SLRC STAFF

Guy Perry

Hometown: Ogden, UT (by way of Elko, Nevada).

Former high school and collegiate distance runner.

Nevada and Utah State Track Champion.
800m, 1600m, 3200m, Medley Relay.

1988 National Jr. Olympic X-C Bronze Medalist.
5000 meters.

Member of the 1989 USA Jr. Track Team.
3000 meter Steeplechase.

Big Sky Conference Champion.
Distance Medley Relay.

Participate 1994 NCAA XC National Championships.
10,000 meters.

2006 USA Triathlon Age Group All American.

Finisher of numerous road and trail marathons, XTERRA, Kokopelli ½ Ironman, Utah Ironman, Mountain Extreme Off Road Ironman, The Endurance 100 MTB Race, and the Logan to Jackson Bike Race. 

Graduate of Weber State University, 1995.
BA Economics, BA Psychology, Minor in coaching

Owner of the Salt Lake Running Company.

Independent Running Retailer Association Board Member www.theirra.com

Cancer survivor, coach, husband, father.....SHOE GEEK!

Debbie Perry

Hometown: Former military brat. In 1988, I moved to Ogden, UT to run at WSU. I fell in love with the mountains and my husband (Guy) and stayed.

Former High school and Collegiate distance runner.

Big Sky Conference Champion in 3000m.

Participated in the 1991 NCAA Div.1 XC National Championships

Graduated w/ B.S. in Physics Teaching from Weber State University.

Certified USA Triathlon Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor-CSNA
Certified Strength Trainer

Ranked #1 in 2005 35-39 age group USA Triathlon National Rankings.

3 Time USA Triathlon age-group All-American.

Qualified for 2005 USA Triathlon World Championships.

Qualified for 2006 1/2 Ironman (70.3) World Championships.

Running is the purest sport there is. It will always be my most favorite form of exercise as nothing else makes me feel as free and alive.

General Training Philosophy: If I am going to make a mistake I choose to be slightly undertrained. This keeps me injury free, refreshed, always improving and ready to race!

Who I am, really: Wife, mother of three boys, and the not so silent, silent partner of Salt Lake Running Company.

Travis Hildebrand

Hometown: Etna CA. --trails galore

Started Running: 1985 (4th Grade)

Education/Customer Service Experience/Certifications:
- Master of Business Administration, U of U, May 2004
- B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, U of U, Dec. 2000
- ASEP National Coaching Certification
- 6+ years customer service experience with SLRC
- Se habla Español

Family: Parents-Ken and Aileen, 5 brothers and 1 sister, Wife, Jill and sons Spencer and Kyson

Teams/Clubs/Schools: Etna High--football, basketball, track and cross-country; Butte Community College, U of U (participant/coach)

Weekly Mileage: currently 10-20

Favorite Runs: Devil's Backbone (a fork off the Shorline Trail behind the U of U hospital).

Favorite Workout: 30-40's

Favorite/Memorable Races: MWC-Indoor Championship 5000m, Outdoor Championship 10k.

Dream Race: Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Current Favorite Shoe: adidas Supernova Classic

Favorite Shoe of All Time: adidas Gazelle

Current Running goal: Two to three times a week--doesn't matter how long or how fast.

Inspiration: The day goes by much better after a good morning run--I feel groggy when I don't run.

Mike Evans
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

Running Since: 1985

Education/Customer Service Experience/Certifications:

- B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, U of U, Dec. 1998
- NSCA - CSCS Certification, 1999-2000
- 5+ years customer service experience with SLRC

Family: my wife, Emily and son Tyler

Teams/Clubs/Schools: Brighton HS, BYU, and UU

Weekly Mileage: 20

Favorite Run: Millcreek Canyon's Pipeline Trail in the snow

Favorite Workout: Running w/ other people

Favorite/Memorable Races: 1997 Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships in Fresno, CA

Most Scenic: Circle the Bay 30k in Coos Bay, OR

Dream Race: Carlsbad 5k

Current Favorite Shoe: Asics Gel-Kayano

Favorite Shoe of All Time: asics Gel-Lite II

Running Partner: my shadow typically

Current Running goal: To enjoy the social aspect of running.

Inspiration: Food

Rhielle Whetten
Hometown: Orem - Ran at Orem High School

Running Since: 1997

Education/Customer Service Experience:

- B.S. Athletic Training, U of U, Projected May 2007
- Associate Degree, UVSC, May 2005
- 2+ years working in Specialty Running Stores

Family: Parents - Clarence and LeeAnn (11 kids - 6 girls, 5 boys)

Teams: Ran for Canyon View Jr. High, Orem High School, and UVSC. Currently an assistant coach at Riverton High School.

Weekly Mileage: 30-60 miles

Favorite Run: Anything with a team

Favorite Workout: Mile Repeats

Favorite Races: Favorite 5K - Lindon Days 5K; Fastest 1/2 Marathon - Hobble Creek (1:26); Favorite 1/2 Marathon - Bryce Canyon

Dream Race: Olympic Trials

Current Favorite Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline

Favorite shoe of all time: Mizuno Wave Maverick 3

Running partner: My great Riverton High School Cross Country Girls

Current Running Goal: Sub 19 minute 5K or a new PR in the 1/2 marathon

What inspires me to run: The feeling I get when I see others succeed at it.

Scott Dickey

Hometown: Millville, Ut (Cache Valley, near Logan)

Running since: 1991

Family: My wife Mandy.  

Education:  BS Lifestyle Management with an Emphasis in Fitness from Weber State University, Utah

Teams: Ran for Mt Crest High School; Weber State 1995-2000

Weekly Mileage: 30-45

Favorite Run: Running up to Ben Lomond Peak in North Ogden

Favorite Workout: Long Runs - Preferably in the Mountains

Favorite/Memorable Races: Division I NCAA Cross Country Nationals -  team took 18th in 1999; taking 8th individually in  the Big Sky Cross Country Championships in 1998

Current Favorite Shoe: Nike Air Structure Triax 

Favorite shoe of all time: Brooks Cascadia (2005 version)

Current running Goals: To stay injury free and finish a 50 mile race

Running Inspiration: I love it; to compete with others and myself

Other:  Served 4 years in the U.S. Army from 2000-2004, spent some time in Afghanistan (twice)

Alexandra "Alex" Sperling
Hometown: McLean, VA

Running Since: 1995

Education: Currently a Graduate student at the University of Utah

Weekly Mileage: 20-30

Favorite Run: a middle of nowhere dirt road in Middlebury, UT

Favorite/Memorable race: 1st race: a 5k with my dad at his college reunion; Portland ME marathon with a group of friends.

Dream Race: an ultramarathon

Current Favorite Shoe: Saucony Omni 4

Current Favorite Shoe: Asics Kayano (1999)

Running Partner: none - sometimes my ipod

Current Running Goal: Marine Corp Marathon, Oct. 29, 2006

What Inspires me to run: I run because it's something I can do purely selfishly and not feel guilty. It's me time - to de-stress, sort out my thoughts.

Gray Augustus
Hometown: Vernal, Ut

Running Since: 1999

Family: Kari Augustus (wife), Jana Augustus (mom), Kreg Augustus (dad) and Dalton Augustus (bro)

Education: Currently an Undergraduate student at the West Minster

Teams/Clubs/Schools: Westminster College Cross Country and Desert Sharks Tri

Weekly Mileage: 40-50 miles running, 3-4000 meters swimming and 50-60 miles biking

Favorite Run: Westminster to South Temple down to Gateway Mall and Back to College

Favorite Workout: 24 400 meter repeats

Favorite/Memorable race: P.F. Changs 1/2 Whibey

Dream Race: Kona Ironman

Current Favorite Shoe: Nike Air Structure Triax and the Mizuno Wave Nirvana

Current Favorite Shoe: Nike Marathoner

Current Running Goal: Run faster

What Inspires me to run: Self-improvement and competition

Becca Greenband
ometown: Sandy, Ut

Running Since: 1992

Family: Husband: Josh, Dogs: Shamus and Stella, Mom, Dad and two older sisters, one brother-in-law and one grandma

Teams/Clubs/Schools: Currently Certifying as a Yoga Instructor at Centered City Yoga

Weekly Mileage: 20 miles

Favorite Run: 8 mile loop on Wasatch Blvd. Near Little Cottonwood Canyon

Favorite Workout: Power or Core Yoga

Favorite/Memorable race: Saint George Marathon.  Salt Lake Marathon 2004 is my most memorable because it was also my wedding day.

Dream Race: Hawaii Ironman Kona

Current Favorite Shoe: Salamon XA Pro 

Current Favorite Shoe: Asics Kayano

Running Partner: Shamus my golden retriever

Current Running Goal: break 3 hours in a marathon

What Inspires me to run: For me running is like a portal to another world, which provides me an escape from the real world.  It is a place of my own where I can choose whether I want to challenge myself or simply enjoy the scenery and my thoughts

Stephanie Fagin
Hometown: St Louis, Mo – favorite hometown race: Lake St. Louis Triathlon

Running Since: 1978

Family: Husband: John Silverman, ER Physician and son: Adam, 3 year old “Wildman”

Teams/Clubs/Schools: Participated in Rocky Mountain Rescue at University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1980-1982.  Have worked as a Physical Therapist in Sports Medicine and outpatient PT setting for 20 years and owned business for the past 7 years in canine rehabilitation

Weekly Mileage: 5-6x per week – multi sport training

Favorite Run: Big Mtn. to Emigration Canyon or Big Mtn. to Lamb’s Canyon

Favorite Workout: biking up Big Cottonwood Canyon

Favorite/Memorable race: Saint George Marathon, Steamboat Springs, Brighton Store trail Marathons, Moonshadow RDSE 35 miler, multiple triathlons throughout New England and Utah, 1 ½ Ironman in St. George

Dream Race: Napa Valley ½ Ironman

Current Favorite Shoe: Adidas Supernova 

Current Favorite Shoe: Salamon XA Pro: Love the shoe laces! 

Running Partner: Neighbors dog – Bosco and former dog - Charlie

Current Running Goal: Complete 10k distance in Olympic triathlon without backpain.

What Inspires me to run: Being outside, ease of sport, spending time with myself and my dog.

Other: 25 years of back country ski touring/mountaineering, camping, rafting and other wilderness adventures

Brandon Butler
Hometown: Sandy

Running Since: 2006

Weekly Mileage: 30 miles

Favorite Run: City Creek Canyon

Favorite Workout: Long Trail runs

Favorite/Memorable race: San Francisco Half, Victoria Half, Canyonlands Half

Dream Race: Boston Marathon

Current Favorite Shoe: Asics Cumulus 

Current Running Goal:  Boston

Kari Augustus
Hometown:  Idaho Falls, ID

Running Since:  1988

Family: Gray Augustus (husband)

Teams/Clubs/Schools:  IF Tiger Volleyball

Weekly Mileage: 10-15

Favorite Run: Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City

Favorite Workout:  I love a good beach volleyball game!

Current Favorite Shoe: Saucony Trigon Guide

Current Favorite Shoe: Saucony Trigon Guide

Current Running Goal: Try entering a race

What Inspires me to run: I love the way running gives me time to focus on how my mind and body can work together