Kelly Boler

Iowa State University '03
 
Current Location: Eagan, MN

Accomplishments:

• 2 Time Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier - 2012, 2020 

• 3rd at 2013 Half Marathon Championships 1:11:33

• PB - 2:43:21 Houston Marathon, 2018 

• 5K Minnesota age record holder (32) - 16:02

• 1 mile Minnesota age record holder (36) - 4:58

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Favorite workout: 3 x 3 mile or long snowball

Favorite running gear: Nike pocket sports bra

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Favorite running memory: 2013 US Half Marathon Champs in Duluth, MN. My whole family was watching, finished 3rd, only 6 seconds behind Des Linden and out "kicking" Steph Bruce in the final mile. 

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Tessa Stoltenburg

South Dakota State University '16

Current location: Omaha, NE

Accomplishments:

• 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier 

• 1st native born South Dakotan to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trails

• PB - 2:41:10 Chicago Marathon, 2019

• 2018 Fargo Half Marathon Winner 

Favorite workout: Long 20 mile snowball. You can't beat the feeling after defeating one of those.   

Favorite running gear: My GPS watch with podcasts + mapping 

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Favorite running memory: Crossing the finish line at the 2019 Chicago Marathon with giant goosebumps 

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Kellie Greenwood

Marquette University '17

Current Location: Milwaukee, WI 

Accomplishments: 

• Indoor Mile: 4:47 

• Indoor 3k: 9:25  

• Outdoor 5K: 16:34  

• Outdoor steeple: 10:36

• Big East Athlete of the Week (Fall 2016)

Favorite workout:  

My favorite workouts are mile repeats or 400 m repeats! I think workouts that have some variety in them are fun too. For example, like a pyramid scheme (400, 800, 1600, 800, 400). 

Favorite running gear:

My favorite running gear are my Nike Pegasus. I have been wearing that brand/style since college and love them. I have tried a few other daily trainers but nothing compares to the Nike Pegasus. A few months ago, I discovered the Track Smith twilight split shorts and instantly became obsessed. They fit great, are comfortable, and make me feel fast. 

Favorite running memory:

It is hard to narrow down my favorite running memory. If I had to choose, I’d say Big East Indoor Conference meet 2015. I had two break-through races, both mentally and physically that helped lead me to future success in the sport. If I am ever doubting myself or being critical, I think back to that experience because it is a reminder of how strong I am and the potential that is within me. 

Amy Feit

SW Minnesota State '03

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Current Location: Luverne, MN

Accomplishments:

• 2018 Manitoba Marathon Winner

• 2016 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon Winner and Women's Course Record Holder

• Completed in 15 marathons and has taken more than 60 minutes off original PR going from 4:00 to a current PR of 2:51:12

Favorite workout: 800 or mile repeats

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Favorite running gear: hands free waist leash so I can run my dog Wallace with me 

Favorite running memory: running into the stadium and getting to break the finish line tape at the 2018 Manitoba Marathon

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Aryn Embretson

Wheaton College '21

Current Location: Chicago, IL

Accomplishments:

• 2:48 in first marathon at CIM

• 35:44 10K PR

• NCAA DIII All-American in the 10k and Cross Country

Favorite workout: Progressive Tempo Run

Favorite running gear: My Garmin 

Favorite running memory: Surprising myself with a cross country 6k PR after zero running and only cross training for 6 weeks because of injury :) Or placing 5th at nationals in the 10k and feeling like I was smiling the whole time living out a dream!

Tiegen Lindner

Augustana University '21

Current Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Accomplishments:

• Personal Bests: 

  • 800 - 1:52​

  • 1500 - 3:48

• NCAA DII Track Athlete - Augustana University (SF)

• O'Gorman High School Record holder - 800 & 1600

• CoSIDA Academic All-American

Favorite workout: Long progression run & mile repeats 

Favorite running gear: COROS watch

Favorite running memory: Waving the Drake Relays flag after a team relay win (Augustana University) & Howard Wood Dakota Relays 800m Special Event (O'Gorman High School)