Meet Our 2025-26 Officers!
The Executive Committee
Lizzy Ward President of the Running Club Senior, Chemical Engineering
As president, Lizzy is the main leader of the club and works with every officer to keep things running smoothly. She also makes sure that anyone who wants to join the Run Club has a place within it! Her favorite events are the marathon and the 3k. She spends her free time hanging out with friends, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors! She is also a Teaching Assistant for the Chemical Engineering Department, a barista at a campus coffee shop, and participates in undergrad research.
“Coming into college, I knew I wanted to keep running within a community and having chances to compete. However, I didn’t know just how impactful and all-encompassing Run Club would be! I have found the best group of people to go on easy runs, crush a workout, race, party, share hotel rooms, take road trips, and just hang out with. Run Club has been one of the most important parts of my college experience the past three years, and I can’t wait to continue surrounding myself with such a fun and supportive group!”
Sam Fobean
Vice President of Racing
Senior, Nursing
As Vice President, Sam’s responsibilities are centered around creating a racing schedule for the competitive members of our team. Her role includes maintaining contact with coaches and directors of meets from surrounding schools and filling in for the president in the event that they cannot attend a practice or event. Sam’s favorite events are the indoor 3k and outdoor 5k, but cross country always has a special place in her heart. When she isn’t running, you’ll find her usually studying. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new things, and hanging out with friends!
“Starting college I knew I wanted to continue running and competing. I have been running since 3rd grade and decided why stop now. So I joined the Run Club as a way to make new friends and continue my running career. Joining this club has easily been the best decision I have made in college. It has led me to so many friendships that I will value for the rest of my life. Their support and kindness has made my college experience so far the very best. Alongside my friends, I am grateful that I get to share the lovely sport of running with them!”
Sarah Baker
Treasurer
Junior, Marketing
As Treasurer, Sarah is responsible for managing the club’s finances and ensuring everything runs smoothly from a financial standpoint. She collects member dues and meet fees and handles payments for meets. Her favorite events to race are cross country and the indoor 3k. Anyone who knows Sarah knows that she’s in Run Club! Outside of running, she loves shopping, cruising, watching OSU sports, and hanging out with friends.
“I knew that I wanted to join Run Club because my brother loved it. At first, I wasn’t sure how involved I’d be, since I didn’t really enjoy running my senior year of high school. However, this club and the people in it quickly reignited my love for running. I’m so grateful for all the amazing people I’ve met through Run Club, and I’m very excited for another great year with friends and our new members!”
The Racing Committee
Isabella Wyman
Female Long Distance Captain
Sophomore, Biology
As female long distance captain, Isabella will collaborate with the male long distance captain, Brendan, to serve as the training organizers during the cross country and long distance track seasons. They will write and facilitate a workout plan for each season that entails running, lifting, and cross training. Her favorite running events are the 6k during cross country season and the 800 and mile during track season. You can always find her on the roads too as she also enjoys longer races like the half marathon. Outside of running, she loves hanging out with friends and family, volunteering at local animal shelters, and spending lots of time outdoors!
“Coming into college, I knew I wanted to join the Run Club at OSU. I was so excited to continue to run and compete in a fun, inclusive environment and I quickly found myself becoming an active member. This club has not only made me a stronger runner, but has also led me to make so many close friendships that I will cherish forever. I always look forward to practices and weekend meets and now I can’t wait to give back to this amazing club and continue to create close bonds with new and continuing members!”
Brendan Krych
Male Long Distance Captain
Senior, Civil Engineering
As male long distance captain, Brendan will collaborate with the female long distance captain, Isabella, to serve as the training organizers during the cross country and long distance track seasons. They will write and facilitate a workout plan for each season that entails running, lifting, and cross training. His favorite running events are the 1500 and the mile, although Brendan also enjoys the 5k and marathons. In his free time, Brendan enjoys spending time with his friends and family, being outdoors, and watching/playing sports.
“I knew that I wanted to maintain running in college and had heard of the running club here through friends. I joined on day one of my time at college and it has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences I’ve had. Not only have I been able to greatly improve as a runner, but I’ve also been blessed to have met my closest friends because of this club. I’ve been a part of multiple different clubs here but I’ve never been able to find another club that is as close knit or as much of a family as this one. Additionally, I’m so excited to be tasked as one of the long distance captains for this upcoming year. We have a lot of incredibly talented runners in this club and should have an incredibly powerful team this year, and I’m honored to be at the helm for it. I’m really looking forward to working with everyone and helping contribute to the club’s success this year!
Guillaume Carroll Mid Distance Captain Junior, Industrial System Engineering
As Mid-Distance Captain, Guillaume will be responsible for creating tailored workout plans for athletes focused on the 400m, 800m, and 1500m events. He will lead workouts and lifts with mid-distance runners. Additionally, he will work closely with both the sprint and distance captains to coordinate training plans for runners who straddle event categories, whether they are combining sprints and mid-distance or mid-distance and long-distance (cross country). His favorite event is the 800m, but will run the 400m and 1500m/Mile. In his free time, Guillaume enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, hiking, and sailing.
“I knew coming into college that I wanted to keep running, and I actually found Run Club through their Instagram. I was hoping to keep competing and continue improving and Run Club gave me the perfect space for that. I’ve made some of my best friends through the club, and it’s been incredible to train alongside so many like-minded people. We had such a strong middle-distance group with year, and I’m really excited to see what we can do next season. What makes Run Club so special is the flexibility. You can be super competitive, or focus on the more social aspects, or be somewhere in between. There’s a mix of everything, and that’s what I love most about it.“
Emma Love
Female Sprint Captain
Junior, Health Science
As Female Sprint Captain Emma, will be in charge of working with her co-captain Sam Gehrs to come up with a workout plan for the year. She will help lead all the workouts/lifts along with answering any questions! Emma runs anywhere from a 100m to a 400m with a love for the 4x100 and jumping. When Emma is not running or at a run club related event, she is busy spending time with her family, watching movies, or reading at the beach.
“I knew coming into college I wanted to continue running, but I never knew how lucky I would be to find Run Club. Coming from a suburb of Chicago, I was nervous to meet people in college, but everyone at Run Club has been so welcoming. I have made some of my closest friends (and favorite memories) at Run Club meets, social events, and sprinter events. This club has the best balance of competition along with having fun with running, and I’m so excited to meet new members! ”
Sam Gehrs Male Sprint Captain Sophomore, Finance
As the male sprint captain, Samuel will be responsible for working with the female sprint captain - Emma Love - to help create and plan workouts for all those interested in sprinting and field events. He will plan the sprint plans for the summer, fall and spring. He will also lead all workouts and lifts with his co-captain along with helping with any questions that may arise. Samuel runs all sprint events from 60m to 400m along with any relay. He also competes in long jump. When he is away from the track, Sam likes to go on walks whether it be on campus or when he is home. He also loves to hangout with his friends and play some pick up basketball.
“When I finished track my senior year of high school, I thought that I was finished with track. Then my cousin mentioned this club and I decided to show up to some practices. Joining was one of the best decisions I’ve made in college. The people I met are really amazing and awesome and I have gotten really close to a lot of them. Also competing with them was really fun and I couldn’t imagine what my first year would have been like without it. This club is truly unlike any other.”
Ethan Moore
Race Logistics Manager
Junior, Political Science and Public Management, Leadership, and Policy
As Race Logistics Manager, Ethan oversees race sign-ups, coordinates carpool transportation, and books hotels for long-distance meets. He ensures that race logistics run smoothly so every competitive runner can have the best possible experience. Outside of running, he is involved in Undergraduate Student Government and BuckeyeThon, and enjoys watching football and spending time with friends in his free time.
“Joining Run Club was always part of the plan for me. Ever since I started long-distance running during my sophomore year of high school, I’ve grown attached to the sport and made many of my closest friends through it. Once I became an active member of Run Club in my second semester of freshman year, I immediately bonded with my fellow runners and found a community that builds connections that will last beyond our time at Ohio State. I’m very excited to take on a leadership role this year and can’t wait to continue helping the club grow!”
The Social Committee
Levi Knuth
Male Social Chair
Sophomore, Finance and Accounting
As a social chair, he will help organize social events, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities for the club alongside Adrienne. His favorite event is the 3000, and his proudest running accomplishment is qualifying for regionals in high school track, always cementing himself as more accomplished than Thomas Schmansky. Aside from running, Levi loves to watch movies, vibe to music (specifically country or “dad music”), play card games with friends, and hopelessly cheer on the Guardians to a World Series that will probably never happen.
“I knew I wanted to continue running in college, so I decided to join the Run Club at the start of my freshman year. It was easily one of the best decisions I have ever made as it has been an incredible experience. I have met some of my best friends here and have had some of my best college memories!”
Adrienne Clymer Female Social Chair Sophomore, Environmental Engineering
As female social chair, Adrienne will be responsible for collaborating with Levi Knuth - the male social chair - to plan and execute different social events within run club. In addition to social events, she will also keep the club updated with different volunteering opportunities and ways to give back to the community. Adrienne is from Columbus, having also lived in California, and pole vault is her favorite track event. Apart from run club and school, she loves spending time with her friends, shopping, OSU football, and doing anything outdoors!
“I only started track my senior year of high school, but it was one of the best choices I made! I picked up pole vault and had such a great time I knew I wanted to continue doing track in college (for fun). I loved the social aspects of track in high school with meeting new girls, so I thought run club at OSU would be the perfect opportunity to make new friends. This statement holds true as I found a group of people I couldn’t have done my freshman year without! Everyone is extremely kind and welcoming and there is never any pressure to do anything more than you can give. I’m so excited to be the female social chair next year and I hope I can make everyone’s experience as good as mine!”
Eric Cahillane
Apparel Chair
Sophomore, Statistics
As apparel chair, Eric will be responsible for everything relating to clothing, including designing and distributing team shirts along with designing, ordering, and distributing jerseys. Eric will also set up the team store and communicate information about when the store opens and closes, along with any information regarding it. Eric runs any sprint event from the 100 to the 400, with a particular fondness for relay events. Away from run club, Eric loves to spend time with family and friends, watch and play sports, along with going out to eat.
“I started track as a junior in high school, and had thoughts that I wanted to keep competing after high school since I only got two years with the sport. Coming to Ohio State, I was unsure if that dream would come true, but then I found run club and it has been a blast from there. Coming in as an out of state student from New Jersey, I felt like a fish out of water but this club has given me some of my best friends, best memories, and a place to call home.”
Maggie Duden Social Media Manager Senior, Environmental Science
As Social Media Manager, Maggie’s main roles are to keep the website up-to-date and post on our social media platforms, mainly Instagram. Her favorite season is definitely cross country, but during track, she loves to run the distance events and jump over large barriers and into the occasional water pit (also known as steeplechase). When she isn’t posting on Strava or taking embarrassing pictures of her Run Club friends, she loves to spend time with her roommates and be outdoors, exploring everything our local metroparks have to offer.
“In high school, my cross country and track coaches instilled in us that running is a life-long sport, and coming to college, I knew that I wanted to continue on with it. I found Run Club through Instagram, attended the Welcome Week Run my freshman year, and have been a member of this team ever since! Despite being one of the largest schools in the nation, Run Club has helped me create a community and made Ohio State truly feel like home. I’ve met some of my best friends through this club, along with making memories that I’ll never forget.”
Joseph Sigall Archivist Sophomore, Chemical Engineering
As the archivist, Joseph manages club documentation by maintaining informative spreadsheets, record lists, meeting notes, files shared among officers, and different kinds of media. His role is flexible and generally deals with “backend” tasks. He comes to OSU all the way from the Seattle area and has been running seriously since 2021. He is a big Mariners fan who also enjoys listening to all kinds of music and editing videos. His preferred events range from the 1500 to the half marathon.
“My first-year run club experience was better than I could’ve ever imagined. OSU is a huge school, and the club manages to bring together the most passionate, talented, and supportive runners on campus. I really like having so many low-pressure opportunities to compete and see what I can do, but it’s also been awesome to hear the stories of other athletes and connect with people through running. This club has quickly become my home away from home, and I’m excited to continue to be involved and give back however I can.”