PREVAIL COMMUNITY

SUPPORT AND STRENGTH THROUGH GROUP MOTIVATION

Our community is our family. At Prevail, we pride ourselves in our tribe and the incredible humans who share support and inspiration. We stand behind our positive vibes and hope that joining our community will be an authentic connection with other active humans!

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Team Prevail - Elite

Rhandi Orme

Rhandi Orme is a momma of 4, coach and personal trainer living in San Diego California. She is an avid road marathoner, ultra marathoner and Ironman triathlete. Her big goals for 2019 are to run her first 100 miler and break 3 hours in the road marathon.

@run_rhandi_run

JAKE JACKSON

Jake is a husband and father of 3 who works as a truck driver at a major shipping company. He found a love for running 8 years ago as a way to lose weight and soon developed a desire for pushing his mind and body past anything he ever dreamed of accomplishing before. The past several years his focus has turned to running ultras and hopes to continue to improve in all areas of the sport.

@ultrajakejackson

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Mark Bottenhorn is a professional mountain, ultra, trail and OCR athlete living in Dallas, Texas. He spends his free time with his wife, Brittany and 8 month old daughter, Maya. Mark works with dozens of endurance athletes ranging from first timers to elites on his coaching platform, Run Strong Coaching. Mark has numerous wins, course records and accolades including landing on the North American top performances list at the 50k distance two years in a row.

@bottenhornrunning

ROD FARVARD

Coming from an Ironman triathlon background, Rod is no stranger to long endurance events. Rod grew up a runner before switching to triathlon in college at UCSB and has since returned to his roots allured mostly due to his love for the mountains and trails. While still fulfilling his love for competition, Rod runs mostly to learn more about himself. He claims to run ultras and long endurance challenges more for the mental gains rather than the physical.

@rodfarvard

KRIS BROWN

Kris is an ultra trail athlete living in Santa Barbara, CA. A lifelong runner with a collegiate track background, he switched to long trail races to fulfill a trajectory he had been planning since childhood. Kris prefers long, difficult climbs to flat courses, but he can be found running anything from a track 5k to an obstacle course race as well. Kris's career highlights include a 10th place finish at Western States in 2018 and a 4th place finish at The North Face 50-Mile Championship in 2017. He owns and operates a Cuban restaurant in Santa Barbara.

@krisbobbrown

PREVAIL Ambassadors - INTERNATIONAL

Christian Bellesini - @chrisbellesini Christian is the father of 1, and lives in Northern Italy. He is Prevail’s first European ambassador! He loves positivity, to smile and run in his mountains. Christian has 6 ultras scheduled this year and organ… — ***Christian Bellesini - @chrisbellesini***

Christian is the father of 1, and lives in Northern Italy. He is Prevail’s first European ambassador! He loves positivity, to smile and run in his mountains. Christian has 6 ultras scheduled this year and organizes a local ultra in his own city.

Shane Mascarin - @wild_meat_athleteShane Mascarin is a father of twin girls and lives with his wife in Alberta, Canada. He spends the majority of his time outdoors as a biologist and avid outdoorsman. He competes in Ironman, road races and can be fo… — ***Shane Mascarin - @wild_meat_athlete***
Shane Mascarin is a father of twin girls and lives with his wife in Alberta, Canada. He spends the majority of his time outdoors as a biologist and avid outdoorsman. He competes in Ironman, road races and can be found on the trails running long distance Ultras including 200 milers.

Taylor Witter - @taylor.witterBorn and raised in Wisconsin, Taylor has called Saskatchewan home since 2010. At home he is outnumbered 3:1 by redheads who you'll see "crewing" him at each race. In 2017 he discover ultra and was inspired by the grit a… — ***Taylor Witter - @taylor.witter***
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Taylor has called Saskatchewan home since 2010. At home he is outnumbered 3:1 by redheads who you'll see "crewing" him at each race. In 2017 he discover ultra and was inspired by the grit and determination of the athletes. In the span of just over a year and a half of training he went from couch to finishing Beaver Flat 50. He believes that in life the most underrated places are the uncomfortable places because, those are the places where we grow.

Evan Birch - @ultrabirchEvan Birch is a 33 year old Ultra Runner born and raised in Calgary, Alberta who has been running on trails for over a decade. He is a family man first and foremost with his little kids constantly keeping him on his toes duri… — ***Evan Birch - @ultrabirch***
Evan Birch is a 33 year old Ultra Runner born and raised in Calgary, Alberta who has been running on trails for over a decade. He is a family man first and foremost with his little kids constantly keeping him on his toes during their outdoor adventures and day to day routine. When he isn't on the trails or in the mountains you can find him working as a 911 Dispatcher.

Brandon Regier - @brandon_regierBrandon is a young and aspiring athlete from Alberta, Canada. He started running about 7-years ago and will be going into his 4th season in the ultra scene. Brandon thrives spending time on the mountain trails, this i… — ***Brandon Regier - @brandon_regier***
Brandon is a young and aspiring athlete from Alberta, Canada. He started running about 7-years ago and will be going into his 4th season in the ultra scene. Brandon thrives spending time on the mountain trails, this is where he comes alive and nothing else matters but the moment he is in. With a busy schedule, the ability to train, recover and live a healthy lifestyle is dependent on proper balance and time management, this being the key to his success!

PREVAIL AMBASSADORS - UNITED STATES

Stephanie Provost Cooper - @cooperprovostStephanie has been married for 15yrs with 3 kids (12,11 & 5). Her entire family plays hockey except for her and she’s referred to as “the crazy runner.” She has done a couple ultras and her favorite was i… — ***Stephanie Provost Cooper - @cooperprovost***
Stephanie has been married for 15yrs with 3 kids (12,11 & 5). Her entire family plays hockey except for her and she’s referred to as “the crazy runner.” She has done a couple ultras and her favorite was in the Grand Canyon. She works as a SpEd para educator and she’s just finishing up her certification to become a SpEd teacher.

Kurt Loar - @Kurts_runningfitnessKurt is a 43 year old husband, father and grandfather. He started running at age 40 and ran his first half a few weeks later. He’s been marathon training ever since. Currently, he’s working on chasing down a Boston Q… — ***Kurt Loar - @Kurts_runningfitness***
Kurt is a 43 year old husband, father and grandfather. He started running at age 40 and ran his first half a few weeks later. He’s been marathon training ever since. Currently, he’s working on chasing down a Boston Qualifier. He loves traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Brittany Tillman - @Brittnicole248Brittany got into longer distance events when a family member was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She began participating in cycling events for the MS Society. Since then her passion has shifted to the trail runn… — ***Brittany Tillman - @Brittnicole248***
Brittany got into longer distance events when a family member was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She began participating in cycling events for the MS Society. Since then her passion has shifted to the trail running scene, although she still does enjoy some cycling. While not professing to be anywhere near a ‘professional’ athlete, she does like to see how far one can push themselves.

Salley is a retired marine, wife of a marine, and mother to three teenage daughters. She loves trail running and seeing whatever is in the mountains. She’s done multiple ultras, and always enjoys meeting different people in the races. After 20 years… — Salley is a retired marine, wife of a marine, and mother to three teenage daughters. She loves trail running and seeing whatever is in the mountains. She’s done multiple ultras, and always enjoys meeting different people in the races. After 20 years in the military, she’s suffered from chronic back pain, but has found relief in the Aid Station SALVation.

Mark Harlow - @262mikeMike is a 67 year old retiree who didn't start running until he was 50. Since then he's run over 25 marathons. Mike lost a kidney to cancer a couple of years ago but he did't let that stop him. His latest adventure was completi… — ***Mark Harlow - @262mike***
Mike is a 67 year old retiree who didn't start running until he was 50. Since then he's run over 25 marathons. Mike lost a kidney to cancer a couple of years ago but he did't let that stop him. His latest adventure was completing his first Spartan Race which he said was a real challenge. Mike is a firm believer that age is just a number and plans on running and competing in athletic events for many years to come.

Erica Monroy - @eshaefearlessOriginally from Ohio, but found her home in Florida. She’s a Army Veteran, wife of 19 years, and mother to 1. Though she has Fibromyalgia and a genetic disease (Tuberous Sclerosis), she finds that staying active and runn… — ***Erica Monroy - @eshaefearless***
Originally from Ohio, but found her home in Florida. She’s a Army Veteran, wife of 19 years, and mother to 1. Though she has Fibromyalgia and a genetic disease (Tuberous Sclerosis), she finds that staying active and running is her best medicine. She challenges herself with distance, in 2019 she has already ran her first and second full marathons, the second was a PR by almost 40 minutes.

Michael Brandon Miller - @millzgotmilesBrandon, 29, born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA – started running in the summer of 2015 as a way to get in shape and lose weight. Completing a couch to 5K program, he lost around 60 lbs and found something he en… — ***Michael Brandon Miller - @millzgotmiles***
Brandon, 29, born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA – started running in the summer of 2015 as a way to get in shape and lose weight. Completing a couch to 5K program, he lost around 60 lbs and found something he enjoyed doing. It was in December 2017 when he started trail running and found his passion for running and the trail running community and decided to get into endurance running by signing up for his first marathon and 50k within the next 6 months. Now, he’s planning to get into further distances by completing Highlands Sky 40M, Burning River 50M, Oil Creek 100K, and Devil Dog 100M in 2019. Outside of running, he’s an IT Consultant and doodle dad of two.

Kaysey Wickins - @kayseyraeKaysey first started running to help with her anxiety and since it has become a way of life. One half marathon and four marathons later she's still continuing to push herself on and off the trail. Kaysey loves to hike and … — ***Kaysey Wickins - @kayseyrae***
Kaysey first started running to help with her anxiety and since it has become a way of life. One half marathon and four marathons later she's still continuing to push herself on and off the trail. Kaysey loves to hike and backpack when she's not training for marathons. She has hiked all of the Adirondack 46 high peaks in New York and is currently working on the 4000 footers in New Hampshire. Kaysey is currently looking to expand into trail running and complete an ultra-marathon in 2020.

Gabe Herrera - @gaberenephotoGabe Herrera is a passionate photographer and graphic designer who is also a proud dog dad to his rescue pup, Lola. But don’t let that fool ya. He is an adventure junkie with a love for good craft beer, chips and salsa, … — **Gabe Herrera - @gaberenephoto**
Gabe Herrera is a passionate photographer and graphic designer who is also a proud dog dad to his rescue pup, Lola. But don’t let that fool ya. He is an adventure junkie with a love for good craft beer, chips and salsa, and of course, running. His passion for running began in 2017 when he got his ass off the couch and gave up that awful smoking habit. He decided to trade in that lifestyle and start his health and wellness journey. Now, down over 120 pounds, Gabe enjoys running half marathons, HIIT workouts, and is starting to dabble in other endurance sports. When he is not training, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, finding new breweries with friends, and of course playing with Lola.

Adrienne Taren - @adrienne.tarenAdrienne Taren is a trail runner and ultra cyclist living in Tulsa, Oklahoma where the red dirt roads and singletrack are surprisingly a'plenty. She is a veteran of events like Dirty Kanza, Land Run 50k/100mi, and 24 … — ***Adrienne Taren - @adrienne.taren***
Adrienne Taren is a trail runner and ultra cyclist living in Tulsa, Oklahoma where the red dirt roads and singletrack are surprisingly a'plenty. She is a veteran of events like Dirty Kanza, Land Run 50k/100mi, and 24 Hours of Cumming. By day (and night) she is an ER physician who also has a research background in studying the neural effects of mindfulness meditation. She runs, bikes, and generally galavants about outside both to find peace in life and to see how far we can extend the limits of the mind/body.

Nathan White - @nwhite1024As a child, he was unable to grasp the long-term impact of growing up on his grandparents farm in the summer or the fishing trips he took with my father. Looking back, Nathan can see his early childhood set the stage for a … — ***Nathan White - @nwhite1024***
As a child, he was unable to grasp the long-term impact of growing up on his grandparents farm in the summer or the fishing trips he took with my father. Looking back, Nathan can see his early childhood set the stage for a lifetime of adventure and exploration. In his adulthood, he has spent time in Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Aspen, Vail, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park and Yosemite. Today he reside in Columbus, Ohio, where he’s thankful for the many opportunities available through simply getting out and finding them.

Cylas Langdon - @cylasCylas Langdon is a Registered Nurse from Texas who has ditched NSAIDs for Prevail’s CBD salve. After experiencing a few GI bleeds from stomach ulcers, she was desperate for a natural remedy for the aches and pains of distance r… — ***Cylas Langdon - @cylas***
Cylas Langdon is a Registered Nurse from Texas who has ditched NSAIDs for Prevail’s CBD salve. After experiencing a few GI bleeds from stomach ulcers, she was desperate for a natural remedy for the aches and pains of distance running. She’s a marathoner, yogi, wife, dog mom, and aspiring lifestyle blogger.

Courtney Schwind - @ultramomrunnerCourtney, is a mother, wife and dentist who is addicted to outdoor adventure (and craft coffee & beer.) She loves ultra marathons and spending time in the mountains. And while she is becoming competitive in trai… — ***Courtney Schwind - @ultramomrunner***
Courtney, is a mother, wife and dentist who is addicted to outdoor adventure (and craft coffee & beer.) She loves ultra marathons and spending time in the mountains. And while she is becoming competitive in trail running she also wants to expand her interests in climbing, boarding and skiing.

Kelly Hutchins - @trlrnr1Kelly is a loving father (of 2 boys), husband (of 1 wife, (LeeAnn)), and a son. He is an Industrial mechanic by trade and a Veteran of the US Navy, where he served during Desert Storm and Desert Shield, back in 1990/1991. He… — ***Kelly Hutchins - @trlrnr1***
Kelly is a loving father (of 2 boys), husband (of 1 wife, (LeeAnn)), and a son. He is an Industrial mechanic by trade and a Veteran of the US Navy, where he served during Desert Storm and Desert Shield, back in 1990/1991. He loves being in the forest, on a mountain, or running through the trails of West KY. He’s enjoying life, no matter what it throws at him, He knows his strength and joy comes from above and he will do his part to live it out.

Clare Farrow - @claree_elizabethClare Farrow is a 25 year old trail/ultra runner originally from the Beast Coast (Pennsylvania & Alabama) and currently living in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She started running in May of 2016 as a way to get fit, eventual… — ***Clare Farrow - @claree_elizabeth***
Clare Farrow is a 25 year old trail/ultra runner originally from the Beast Coast (Pennsylvania & Alabama) and currently living in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She started running in May of 2016 as a way to get fit, eventually losing 70 lbs and finding a new passion in running. Since discovering ultras in 2017, she's racked up several overall wins, gender wins, and course records at various events on the east coast before moving out West to Wyoming in 2018. In 2019, she plans to move further up in distance by finishing the Javelina Jundred & Palmer Lake 24 Hr Fun Run/Death Race, as well as other shorter events like the Speedgoat 50k.

Jenna Newton - @Jenn_noelleJenna is a young physical therapist from small town Havre de Grace, Maryland; seafood capital of the east coast. When she's not helping others she can be found out on the trails or eating whole pizzas at home. She just ran… — ***Jenna Newton - @Jenn_noelle***
Jenna is a young physical therapist from small town Havre de Grace, Maryland; seafood capital of the east coast. When she's not helping others she can be found out on the trails or eating whole pizzas at home. She just ran her first ultra and is looking forward to her next adventure.

Willow Hoaglund - @willowhWillow lives in Edina, Minnesota with her Husband, daughter, three cats, and energetic pup, Mika. She rediscovered her passion for running several years ago after moving across the country, and joining a thriving community … — ***Willow Hoaglund - @willowh***
Willow lives in Edina, Minnesota with her Husband, daughter, three cats, and energetic pup, Mika. She rediscovered her passion for running several years ago after moving across the country, and joining a thriving community of trail runners in the Midwest. They introduced her to the local ultra scene and made every run a fun adventure! The rest is history! If she’s not out running, you can find her sipping coffee with her friends and family.

Charles Patten - @Cpatten93Charles Patten is a husband to a combat veteran and retired Air Force wife and father to 3 awesome children ages 17,13,10. He enjoys running the trails of the Wasatch Mountains in Northern Utah and hiking the ski areas nea… — ***Charles Patten - @Cpatten93***
Charles Patten is a husband to a combat veteran and retired Air Force wife and father to 3 awesome children ages 17,13,10. He enjoys running the trails of the Wasatch Mountains in Northern Utah and hiking the ski areas near Salt Lake City. When he is not working at a nearby military base or checking out new trails, he can be found coaching high school cross country for the past 17 years and mentoring young athletes on the benefits of running.

Nicole Piechuta - @nicoletherunnerNicole is a spunky dog mom, foodie, beer enthusiast, scientist, and world traveler aspiring to snatch her Abbott Six Star Finisher’s medal in 2020. She is making an attempt to run in every continent before she turns… — ***Nicole Piechuta - @nicoletherunner***
Nicole is a spunky dog mom, foodie, beer enthusiast, scientist, and world traveler aspiring to snatch her Abbott Six Star Finisher’s medal in 2020. She is making an attempt to run in every continent before she turns 31. Once the self proclaimed “injury queen,” she has restructured training to become a better version of her running self, and using prevail several times a week has helped keep all of her injuries at bay.

John Maxwell - @Run_JohnJohn Maxwell is a 31yr old ultra runner born and raised in Snohomish, Washington. John first started running road marathons back in 2011 but in 2016 switched from the road to trails and never looked back. Since then John has … — ***John Maxwell - @Run_John***
John Maxwell is a 31yr old ultra runner born and raised in Snohomish, Washington. John first started running road marathons back in 2011 but in 2016 switched from the road to trails and never looked back. Since then John has racked up a number of different accomplishments in the ultra world, including a few 1st place overall finishes, 2nd Place overall at the 2018 Squamish 50/50, multiple sub-24hr 100 milers and just recently got the Solo / Unsupported FKT of the Wonderland Trail in Washington State.

Josh Pantleo - @joshpantleo Josh has only been a runner for about 18 months and his love for being outside has turned him into a bit of a trail junkie. He started running to get in shape and run a 5k and is now toeing the line for Ultras. You can u… — ***Josh Pantleo - @joshpantleo***
Josh has only been a runner for about 18 months and his love for being outside has turned him into a bit of a trail junkie. He started running to get in shape and run a 5k and is now toeing the line for Ultras. You can usually find him chatting(which he does a lot) or being a goofball with friends. Josh is married to his beautiful wife of 18 yrs and counting, Denelle and they have 2 teenage daughters.

Erica Zazzara - @e_zazza13Erika is a Special Education teacher in Syracuse Ny. She has always been a road runner and cyclist for years. And in the last 2 years she has fallen in love with trail/ ultra running. She loves nature and being in the woods… — ***Erica Zazzara - @e_zazza13***
Erika is a Special Education teacher in Syracuse Ny. She has always been a road runner and cyclist for years. And in the last 2 years she has fallen in love with trail/ ultra running. She loves nature and being in the woods is her therapy. She is a hill seeker and climber . She races all types of trails from technical, hilly or flat and fast. She prefers races with the climbs.

Jenna Volden - @runs_on_espressoJenna is a gluten-free athlete (celiac disease) living in Phoenix, AZ. She started running on and off at 24 after hanging up her dancing shoes. In 2012 Jenna attempted her first 5k, a turkey trot, and hasn't looked ba… — ***Jenna Volden - @runs_on_espresso***
Jenna is a gluten-free athlete (celiac disease) living in Phoenix, AZ. She started running on and off at 24 after hanging up her dancing shoes. In 2012 Jenna attempted her first 5k, a turkey trot, and hasn't looked back since. The half marathon is her favorite distance, but her ultimate goal is to complete a marathon. She also enjoys photography, hiking, and weight-lifting.

Roberta Horn - @glenandrobertaRoberta has been surfing for 22 years and running for 6 years. She was born with severe club feet, having numerous surgeries from birth until she was 8 years old. That is when she finally was able to walk. In 1993 Rober… — ***Roberta Horn - @glenandroberta***
Roberta has been surfing for 22 years and running for 6 years. She was born with severe club feet, having numerous surgeries from birth until she was 8 years old. That is when she finally was able to walk. In 1993 Roberta suffered a life threatening injury, broken neck C2/C3, that left her paralyzed with little hope of surviving much less ever walking again. Roberta never gave up hope and managed to survive the 9 hour surgery with months of wearing a halo brace in her head and therapy. She was told to never run, ride a bike, everything active for this could possibly end her life. Roberta said not doing anything was not living so she decided to embrace life and live!

Robin Davis - @bagheebooRobin Davis has been married for 15 years, works full time in a financial management firm, and is mother to 2, a boy (13) and a girl (8), who are very involved in competitive karate all over the US. In early 2013, in all her … — ***Robin Davis - @bagheeboo***
Robin Davis has been married for 15 years, works full time in a financial management firm, and is mother to 2, a boy (13) and a girl (8), who are very involved in competitive karate all over the US. In early 2013, in all her “spare time,” she began running and completed her first marathon in the Spring of 2014, just before her 40th birthday. She quickly jumped in to the world of Ultra Running and appreciates the peace and quiet of long, slow, solo training runs. Her Anatolian Shepherd, Ayla, will occasionally join her and has logged many a mile on both trail and road.

Ravi Singh - @runultra_raviRavi Singh is a husband and father of two, originally from India, who loves to run ultra distances. In September 2018, he ran 30 un-sanctioned Half Marathons in 30 consecutive days, just 2 months after being diagnosed with… — ***Ravi Singh - @runultra_ravi***
Ravi Singh is a husband and father of two, originally from India, who loves to run ultra distances. In September 2018, he ran 30 un-sanctioned Half Marathons in 30 consecutive days, just 2 months after being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. He did it to learn about how his current Low Carb High Fat diet will affect his running and endurance. He strongly believes in a naturalistic and holistic approach towards health, fitness and diet that connects the mind, body and soul together.

Becky Madsen - @bmad2u

Becky is a brand-new ultra-runner. She ran her very first trail this last year, and instantly became hooked. She completed her very first Ultra this last year and has been bitten by the bug ever since. She enjoys volunteering at local races and spending weekends enjoying the Southwest and resides in Las Vegas, NV.