Michelle Nelson

Ryan McMillan

Ryan McMillan of Snow Hill, Md., runs a lot and he’s fast. He makes it look effortless and is often running before and after local club runs to get in extra miles. His running career has taken him from a surprise 5k to top performances, and recently coached a local runner to a state title. He lives in Snow Hill, Md.

Bart Yasso

Usually we feature runners local to the Eastern Shore of Delmarva. We’re changing things up with this one as we feature Bart Yasso, the “mayor of running,” who makes a special trip each year to do the finish line announcing for the Salisbury Marathon events. Bart’s running career spans 50+ years around the globe.

Brian Outten

When you meet Brian Outten, he’ll ask you about yourself. He doesn’t seek the limelight – he’d rather tell you puns while running alongside you – but we convinced him to sit still for a bit and share his running journey through the years. Brian’s wife Colette was a previous featured runner. They live in Pocomoke, Md.

Daniel Smart

Daniel Smart of Crisfield, Md., might just be the friendliest, most encouraging person you’ll ever meet. He believes in his goals, and believes in yours, too. He has an impressive running resume and you might think he’s always been a runner. But his before-story might surprise you and will definitely motivate you.

Safety in Running

This feature is a bit different. Sergeant Ivan Barkley of the Maryland State Police and a frequent runner with his local running club provides considerations on staying safe while getting in miles. Here are basic safety tips to keep in mind before you head out for your next run.

Jessica Bobb

Let’s get to know Jessica Bobb of Grasonville, Maryland. She’s a mom of two girls, a high school math teacher, a coach for her kids’ sports teams and an ultrarunner who ran marathons long before 5ks. She’s got staying power and never met an ultra she didn’t like.

Jonathan Murphy

Jonathan Murphy of Salisbury, Maryland, is goal driven. As a local chiropractor, Dr. Murphy is busy at his practice, East Park Integrative Chiropractic, and has his sights set on running marathons around the world. Get to know him better and see what’s next on his extremely busy race calendar.

Carol Jelich

Carol Jelich of Easton will tell you she’s not a runner. She’s a walker. Most importantly, she is a finisher. Carol has a growing medal collection that could rival anyone’s. Plus, she is everybody’s friend and travels to races she is not doing simply to cheer for others.

Tara Mildenberger

Sometimes the thing we could never imagine doing is the very thing that grips us and propels us to reach higher, challenge us and change us. Tara Mildenberger of Centreville, Maryland started small and soared. Learn how she started running and what motivates her to serve the running community.

Scott Simmons

Every year when September rolls around, Scott Simmons of Cambridge knows he’ll be spending hours upon hours in the woods at Pemberton Park. He’s been a staple at Pemberton 24 since the beginning. Learn more about Scott’s streak and what he has planned as his biggest goal yet.