Meet Our Board

Katie Gellings President

Profession: Health & Well-Being Educator for UW Madison Division of Extension in Green Lake County
Been running since: 1999
Average weekly mileage:
​55-60
PRs: Indy Monumental Marathon 2021 - 2:58:34, Fox Cities Half Marathon 2021 - 1:25:37
Dream training partner: Stephanie Bruce and Molly Seidel
Training shoe: Hoka Arahi
Favorite running route: From Baker Cheese to Festival Foods
Pre-race food: Oatmeal & an SIS gel (2-3 days leading up to a marathon, I eat 3-5 bagels per day - carbo loading at its finest!)
Hot or cold weather runner? Probably hot
Morning or evening runs? Early morning
I can't run without: my Garmin Fenix 5s
Goals: Break 2:55 in the marathon
Best part of running: the finish line joys (of a marathon especially) and the friends running has brought into my life
Favorite non-running activity: Spending time with my kids and husband, crafting with my Cricut, baking cakes, camping
Advice: Enjoy the process!

Jon Rasmussen
​Vice President

Profession: Dairy Herd Consultant and Technology Trainer
Been running since: 1997
Most memorable race: Convincing and running with a friend that they could complete another lap before the noon whistle at an endurance run.
Training shoe: Mizuno Wave Inspire, Altra Lone Peak
If I didn't run, I: would lift weights.
Favorite non-running activities: Gardening, farming, working with animals.
Any great advice: Always help others.

Jeff Bilitz
Treasurer

Profession: Insurance Claims Manager    
Been running since: 2000 
What is your motivation to run? To get in shape for XC skiing
Average weekly mileage: These days only 10-15 miles. Two meniscus surgeries have limited my miles.
PRs: 5k - 19:53; 5 Mile - 32:43
Race you’d like to forget: Almost every half marathon I've done
Annual race you’ll never miss: American Birkebeiner
Dream training partner: My two sons
Training shoe: Brooks Ravenna
Favorite running route: Mascoutin Trail
Favorite workout: Tuesday night track workouts in the summer
Goals: Get back into good enough running shape that I feel like racing.
Best part of running: The awesome feeling when I'm done!
Favorite non-running activities: Music, sports, XC skiing
Mode of transportation (other than your legs): Marwe Roller Skis
Interesting fact: I didn't start running until I was 35 years old.
Advice: Be thankful for the ability to run.

Kathy Busse
Secretary

Profession: Physical Therapist
Been running since: 2002
PRs:​ Lakefront Marathon 2019 - 3:21:17, Old Plank Trail Half Marathon 2019 - 1:33
Dream training partner: My daughter!
Training shoe: Nike - Zoomfly, Joyride, Pegasus
Favorite running route: Throughout St. Peter/Malone
Goals: Sub 20 minute 5k
Interesting fact: I am from Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh area - so my blood runs black and gold
Advice: Always feel gratitude for what you have been blessed with and keep that gratitude with you even in challenging times.
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Patrick Ellestad
​Board Member

Steph Jensen
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Carey Woodward
Board Member

Profession: Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Been running since: 2004
What made you start running? I needed an activity to keep me in shape and motivated after I was done playing collegiate football. Running is my therapy, stress releaser/reliever and re-centering tool. 
PRs: 3:20 finish at the Madison Garden Marathon. Two laps around Lake Monona. Very hilly course. 
Best race: Ironman Wisconsin. Great crowd support! 
Annual race you’ll never miss: Door County Half marathon is normally a staple on the calendar
Dream training partner: My wife! She does not like to run long distances
Training shoe: At the moment, Brooks Hyperion Tempo
Favorite running route: Any long, tranquil country road 
Pre-race food: Oatmeal
Post-race food: Whatever is available at the finish line! 
Favorite non-running activities: Fishing, biking, spending time with friends and family
Interesting fact about you: I ran 40 miles for my 40th birthday
Any great advice: Use kindness as your compass and don't take life too seriously. See running as a "get to" not a "have to". 

Profession: Assistant Teacher at Faith Lutheran
Been running since: May 2018
Why did you start running? So my kids could not run faster than me
PRs: Finishing under 2 hours in my first official half
Annual race you'll never miss: Walleye!
Dream training partner: Stephanie Bruce or Molly Seidel
Training shoe: Saucony, Hoka or Altra (depends what I am training for)
Favorite running route: Lakeside Park with the Christmas lights
Pre-race food: Honey Stinger Waffles
Post-race food: Anything I can shovel in and a protein shake
Hot or cold weather runner? Cold!!!
Morning or evening runs? Morning 
Best part of running: The freedom
Favorite non-running activities: Biking, talking to my chickens and hanging with my family and friends
Any great advice: Never stop learning.

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