L2R Coaches

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Meet Your Coaches

L2R's dedicated coaches are here to share their experience as you reach for your goals this season. We have walking coaches, running coaches, and even fundraising coaches to help you make a big impact on our chosen charity for the year. Meet this year's coaches below and watch for them on the paths around central Ohio.  

Meg Brown   Meg is a founding member of L2R. She has many marathons, half marathons, and 5Ks under her fuel belt. She is one of our run coaches and knows how to get you to the finish line.

Lisa Dillahunt   Lisa is a founding member of L2R, and she has run 10 full marathons, many half marathons, and 1 sprint triathlon. She is one of our run coaches and is responsible for setting up training. In 2016, Lisa fulfilled a dream by qualifying for the Boston Marathon. 

Mary Kalec   Mary is a founding member of L2R and one of our run coaches. She is also an accomplished marathoner, half marathoner, and triathlete. Mary will be alongside you on your way to the finish line.

Marcia Slotnick   Marcia is a founding member of L2R and our head walk coach. She is very committed to our walking program and is excited to meet new people who are interested in endurance walking. She will be working with our walkers to set up training that is just right for them. Marcia has completed many half marathons and full marathons (yes, walking!).

Kim Daniel   Kim is a founding member of L2R. Kim is our head fundraising guru! If there is a crazy fundraising idea out there, she will know about it and help you meet your fundraising goals. She is also an incredibly fast walker. In fact, she placed 1st at the 2016 Columbus 1/2 Marathon in the walking division along with wins in the Medina Half Marathon's walking division in 2019, 2021, and 2022. 

Carolyn Knox   Carolyn is a long-time L2R alum and coach. She loves to travel and often combines races with travel destinations. She has run numerous half marathons, three full marathons, and a Half Ironman. She will be ready to help guide and encourage you in reaching your racing goals.

Jessica Schweikert   Jessica is a long-time alum of L2R and one of our run coaches. She has completed numerous cycle events, triathlons, half and full marathons. Jess loves coaching new people and helping them meet their goals.

Cristi Banker  Cristi is the newest coach, joining the team five years ago. She has several half marathons and 5ks on her resume and is excited to be joining the coaching team. She is looking forward to connecting with new and old team members while putting in the miles.