Name: Sarah Brooke Russ

Age: 41

Personal:  I am married to Head Coach Matt Russ and have enjoyed and played team sports and running all my life. I love the training and the chance to challenge myself even without racing and truly appreciate the friends and training partners that I have made.

I work as a Project Manager and am fortunate to have worked for the same company for 18 years!

My wonderful family is in Rockford, IL, where I grew up. I have had the awesome experience of having a cat who is 21 years old now…she continues to amaze us with her life and the joy and comfort she brings us.

Athletic experience/accomplishments: 2009 Completed my first 50k Dizzy 50s in Huntsville, AL

2007,08, and 09 Tri-the-Parks Series Female Duthalon Overall Champion

2008 Female 1st Overall Twisted Ankle 1/2 Marathon
2009 Female 2nd Overall Twisted Ankle 1/2 Marathon

2008 Qualified and completed at Duathlon Worlds in Rimini, Italy

2010 Goals: My 2010 goals:
Compete in another 50k and 40-mile race.
I am running many other shorter course trail races.
Compete in local duathlon events.
Lastly, to become more proficient on my new mountain bike and possibly try out some adventure racing!