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Jamie Schindler - Dayton, Ohio Jamie ran the 2023 Boston Marathon in 3:21:52. Her Boston qualifier and personal best is 3:18:25 from the 2021 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Her personal bests include 18:50 for 5K, 37:42 for 10K, and 1:27:31 for the half marathon. Jamie teaches 3rd grade for Oakwood City School District. This year's class learned about the Boston Marathon and cheered her on through the race app. She also talks about her athletic background, including competing as an NCAA DI diver at the University of Toledo. Jamie's marathon training includes running, weightlifting, and yoga. She talks about how she got into road racing, and what motivates her to continue improving her race results. Podcast Episode: Follow Jamie: Instagram @jschindler1231 Podcast Music: Practice by GNA (on Soundcloud) Podcast Produced By: Andy Schweitzer Listen: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio

Will Cadwell - Covington, Kentucky Will set his marathon personal best of 2:21:23 at the 2022 Bayshore Marathon. A month before that, he ran 2:28:11 at the Flying Pig Marathon. In 2021, Will won the Nashville Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in 2:26:45. Will is from South Haven, Michigan and ran cross-country and track in high school. He attended the University of Kentucky and trained on his own in college. He now runs for Cincinnatus Elite. Will increased his mileage during the pandemic (100-120 mpw) which has paid off for him this year; he plans to chase the OTQ for the 2024 Trials at CIM. Follow Will Will's Strava Profile Podcast Episode Listen On Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Music Practice by GNA Produced By Andy Schweitzer @team_ohloru

Spencer Mahon - Cleveland, Ohio Spencer ran for North Royalton High School and Baldwin Wallace University. He graduated in 2019 with a personal best of 32:01 for 10,000m. After college, Spencer improved his PR to 31:55 and then ran 2:31:21 in his marathon debut (Columbus, 2019). Spencer is passionate about media and broadcasting; he is working to establish himself in both running and his career. In 2022, Spencer has run 50:33 for 15K and recently finished 2nd at the London, Ohio half marathon in 1:10:59. Follow Spencer: Instagram @spencermahon Podcast Episode Listen On Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Music Practice by GNA Produced By Andy Schweitzer @team_ohloru

Becki Spellman - Columbus, Ohio Becki Spellman grew up in Northeast Ohio and ran the 800m/mile at the University of Akron. After college, she moved up in distance - her personal bests include a 1:14 half and 2:40 marathon. Becki qualified for four Olympic Trials ('08, '12, '16, '20). She is a competitor at heart and won her hometown race, the Akron Marathon, in 2011 and 2016. Becki coached at Wright State University and now runs Spellman Coaching, where she is able to share her knowledge and experience with others. Follow Becki: Instagram @beckispell Coaching: spellmancoaching.com Podcast Episode Listen On Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Music Practice by GNA Produced By Andy Schweitzer @team_ohloru

Sakiko Minagawa - Columbus, Ohio In Sakiko's first three marathons she ran an OTQ, ran in the Olympic Trials, and won the Columbus Marathon (2:41:12). She grew up in Dublin, Ohio and attended Dublin City Schools. She started running in middle school, and focused on the 4x800m and 3,200m in high school. Sakiko was a walk-on at Ohio State where she ran the second-fastest 10,000m in school history (34:27). She has a Masters in Allied Medicine and works as a Registered Dietitian for Nationwide Children's Hospital. Sakiko is coached by 2:14 marathoner Jim Jurcevich and runs for the Columbus Running Company. Follow Sakiko Instagram @sakiko_minagawa Music Practice by GNA Podcast Episode Listen On Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Produced By Andy Schweitzer @team_ohloru

Jesse Davis - Indianapolis, Indiana Jesse is a 2:17 marathoner, 65-minute half marathoner, and 2-time US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier (2012, 2016). He is also a 2-time member of Team USA (World 50K and World 100K) and US National Champion (100K). Jesse is training for the 2021 Indianapolis Monumental Half and plans to race in the USATF Club Cross-Country Championships this December. Follow Jesse: Instagram @marathon_and_beyond Podcast Running on Indy Personal Best Training Follow Andy: Instagram @team_ohloru Music: Practice by GNA Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio

William Schrantz - Gaylord, Michigan Will grew up in Cincinnati and now lives and trains in Michigan. He is a member of Cincinnatus Elite and ran for the club team at Iowa State. Will improved his marathon time from 2:48:28 at Boston in 2018 to 2:31:56 at CIM in 2019. He recently ran a PR of 1:10:21 in the London OH half marathon. Will is racing the Chicago Marathon this fall and plans to continue chasing the Olympic Trials standard.   Follow Will: Instagram @willruns96 Cincinnatus Elite Website Follow Andy: Instagram @team_ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Instagram @safetyskin Music: Practice by GNA Instagram @007gna Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio

Nickie Luse - Dayton, Ohio Nickie is a professional triathlete and former NCAA DI soccer player. Nickie began training for her first Ironman while working full-time as a nurse. Along the way she developed a team to support her journey as an athlete, and now works as a manager and buyer at Up and Running. Nickie has a special story about overcoming adversity, and is one of the toughest competitors in our community!   Follow Nickie: Instagram @nickieluse Nickie's Website/Blog Up and Running Website Follow Andy: Instagram @team_ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Instagram @safetyskin Photography: Deborah Castellanos Music: Practice by GNA Instagram @007gna Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio

Charles Rodeheffer - Dayton, Ohio Charles ran 30:30 at the Minster 10K last October, 2:32:02 at the Old Glory Invitational Marathon in November, and recently ran 1:06:54 for the half marathon in Greenville, South Carolina. He is completing his Masters Degree and coaching Cross-Country and Track at Wittenberg University where he was a four year athlete himself. He will be racing in the Toledo Glass City Half Marathon on April 25.   Follow Charles: Instagram @charlerodehef Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @team_ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskin Photography: Joe Craven Photos Instagram @cravenjoephotos Music: Practice by GNA Instagram @007gna

Verrelle Wyatt - Akron, Ohio Verrelle ran a 1:06 half marathon, a 2:24 marathon, and a 2:57 road 50K. He finished 2nd in the 2017 Akron Marathon and became the Akron Marathon Race Director in February 2020. Verrelle is a Physical Therapist and the owner of Physio Balance & Sports Performance. He was an all-state runner for Copley High School in Akron and received a scholarship to run for Campbell University in North Carolina. Verrelle is a father, yoga instructor, fitness ambassador, and plans to continue chasing the standard for the 2024 Olympic Trials Marathon.   Follow Verrelle: Instagram @verrellewyatt Physio Balance & Sports Performance Website Instagram @physiobsp Akron Marathon Website Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Evan Gaynor - Perrysburg, Ohio Evan ran 2:17:29 at Grandma's Marathon in 2019 to qualify for his second US Olympic Marathon Trials. He also qualified for the 2016 Trials by running 1:04:44 at the 2016 Jacksonville Half Marathon. Evan was a state cross-country champion in high school and a five-time All-American at Malone University. He won the Glass City Marathon twice and plans to run his hometown race again this year.   Follow Evan: Atlanta 2020 Trial Profile Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Amy Robillard - Cincinnati, Ohio Amy ran 2:43:51 in the 2019 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon to qualify for her second Olympic Trials. She also qualified for the 2016 Trials after running 2:44:12 in Houston. Running is Amy's second sport; she swam collegiately for the University of Arizona and was nationally ranked in high school. Her first road race was the 2002 Chicago Marathon where she ran 3:07:57, and she has won the Flying Pig Marathon twice (2014, 2015) and the half three times (2011, 2012, 2016). Amy coaches club and high school swimming, middle school cross-country, and has two children. She shares her approach to training and racing that has allowed her to improve her marathon results each year.   Follow Amy: Instagram @alrobillard Atlanta 2020 Trials Profile Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts