Hi everyone! I’m Ashlyn, born and raised in the Midwest - originally from Michigan and have been in Chicago for over 8 years now.

I am relatively new to running - I started about two years ago and am still in disbelief that I ever started! I used to DREAD running and it’s now one of my favorite things to do! My running goals are to stay active and avoid running injuries as much as possible!! I have a tendency to want to go far and fast when my body is not ready for it, so this is still a work in progress :) 

My favorite places to run are anywhere outside! I love a good soft path (shout out to the Lincoln Park Lagoon soft path) or trail run and love running when I travel as a way to explore (most recent runs through Santorini, Paros and Athens!). My favorite runs are ones where I get to be out in nature!

Races I’ve run include the Lincoln Park Zoo 5K (2023), Don Diablo Trail Run 15K (2023 - SO challenging but worth it!), and Chi Town Half Marathon (2024). I’m running my first Turkey Trot in Downers Grove this Thanksgiving (5K) and am debating signing up for the Hot Chocolate Run (anyone signed up?!). 

I’m so excited to join group runs in the future!

Strava link: https://www.strava.com/athletes/93592890?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=7AA8B22E1725491896