Boulder Running Company/Adidas Women's Race Team
Kara Roy
Where are you from? Amarillo, Texas now live in Fort Collins
Where did you attend College? Baylor University
What are your PRs? 5K 16:58; 10K 34:20; half marathon 1:15:47; marathon 2:45:25
Bio: I started running when I was 10 on a club track team in Amarillo. My dad is a runner and my brother was too, so I thought I would try it. Running isn't just something I do, but it is a lifestyle and something I love sharing with other people.
Shannon Payne
Where are you from? Franktown, CO
Where did you attend College? Went to UCCS (class of '09)
What are your PRs? 3k: 9:58, 5k: 16:58, 10k: 35:43, Others: to be determined
Bio: I started running completely on whim as a freshman in high school because I sucked at (all) other sports including but not limited to: tennis, softball, swimming, basketball, volleyball, anything else with a ball, and all forms of dancing. I spent the majority of my first cross country season as the recipient of many finish line pity-claps while running 28-30+ minute 5k's. But later I got really excited about running when I broke 7 minutes in the mile that track season, and things took off from there (embarassingly true story). I improved my 5k time by over 12 minutes from freshman to senior year, and that was neat. I enjoy daily jogs, various forms of literature, Pictionary, Nutella, and Flotrack.
Wendy Thomas
Where are you from? Colorado Springs, CO
Where did you attend College? Lamar Junior College
What are your PRs? mile 4:50, 5k 15:48 (aided), 5k 16:52, 10k 34:24, 15k 53:17, half 1:17:11
Bio: I started running to lose weight after having my kids. I played vball in high school and college and after having kids running seemed like the best way to lose the pounds. I would run one race a year and when I realized I was pretty good at it with no training joined a local running group and the fire started to burn. I got serious after running my first BB in 2009. I stayed to watch the elite race and thought wow that would be something to compete in a field like that and finishing in a stadium of thousands of people. So I went to Doug Bell and asked for his help. The last two years have been incredible. Being able to compete in elite races, traveling to USA championship races and wearing the BRC jersey has been an awesome experience.I have definatly had my ups and downs from wanting to quit to thinking the sky is the limit. With two little boys, Chase 6 and Tripp 4, it is a lot of work and a big challenge but the journey is worth it.
Tera Moody
Where are you from?
Where did you attend College? University of Colorado
What are your PRs? 5k 16:14, half marathon 1:12:30, marathon 2:30:53
Bio: I started running because my older brother ran in junior high and I really looked up to him. My mom thought I should play volleyball instead and I wanted to prove to her that I could do cross country.
Cassie Slade
Where are you from? Conifer, CO
Where did you attend College? University of North Carolina at Charlotte
What are your PRs? Track: 1500m= 4:26, 3k=9:17, 5k: 16:00, 10k= 33:38. Road: 5k= 16:26, 10k= 34:29, 15k= 52:18, 20k= 1:12. Cross Country: 5k=?, 6k= 20:28
Bio: I started running my sophmore year of high school because I lost a bet and had to try out for the team. I stuck with it because I love a challenge, competition, traveling, meeting wonderful people, and pushing my limits.
Adrian Chouinard
Where are you from? Traverse City, MI
Where did you attend College? Grand Valley State University
What are your PRs? 2:49:20 Marathon, 1:19:32 Half Marathon, 59:41 10 mile, 56:41 15K, 36:19 10K, 17:07 5K
Bio: My parents had me join Cross Country in 8th grade to get me out and doing something. I fell in love with the sport because I could always get results from the work that I put in...which was definitely not the case when it came to my basketball skills!
Ali Williams
Where are you from? Frederick, CO
Where did you attend College? Western State College
What are your PRs? 1500 - 4:16, 3,000 - 9:18, 5,000 - 15:45, 10,000 - 33:19, 15K - 51:56
Bio: It was not love at first step between me and running. I would sometimes walk during training runs and races early on in high school. It's been a rocky relationship at times and there have even a couple of break-ups here and there. But, I've come a long way since those high school days and I can't imagine my life without running. Running/Training is synonymous with eating and sleeping in my daily routine. I am fortunate to live and train in Colorado where there are incredible places to run. Here are a few of my favorites: Colorado Springs - Cheyenne Canyon Stratton Open Space Palmer Park Garden of the Gods Santa Fe Trail Gunnison/Crested Butte - Hartman Rocks Trail 401 Mill Creek Denver/Boulder - Mesa Trail White Rocks Milavec Lake
Kristen Hemphill
Where are you from? Los Alamos, NM
Where did you attend College? Colorado State
What are your PRs? 3k steeple - 10:02, 5k - 16:39, 3k - 9:30, mile 4:55, marathon - 3:07
Bio: Kristen joined BRC in 2010 after completing her college running career at Colorado State University. During her time as a Ram she was an All-American in the 3000m steeplechase, earned 3 Mountain West Conference individual Championships, and was part of 3 Mountain West Conference Championship teams. She currently holds school records in the steeplechase and indoor 3k at CSU. Kristen is really excited to be a part of the BRC team.
