Celebrating the Class of 2023

The running club is so grateful for the Class of 2023.  They have left their mark on the running club by creating a running community unlike any other and have brought the team to new heights.

Claire Reid  - Journalism

Claire has taught the team the importance of running slow in practice in order to run fast in races. As Vice President during 2021-2022 and Secretary during the 2022-2023, she has served the club in numerous ways. She has run 26 races for the club and also holds the records for the 2nd fastest Marathon and 3rd fastest 5K in club history.

Shea Aquilano  - Neuroscience and Behavior

Shea has brought long distance running to the club and has instilled a passion of running. Shea has run 7 races for the club, and holds club records in the marathon, half-marathon, and 6K. She is an exceptional ultra-marathon runner and has gone from club to team USA. She is competing for the US as part of the US Long Trail Team at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria.

Nate Moller  - Chemical Engineering

Nate has found new races for the club to compete in over the past several years. As race coordinator during 2021-2022 and Vice President during 2023, he has shared his passion for running with the club. He has run 14 races and holds the 2nd fastest time for the Marathon.

Mitchell Jacob  - Chemical Engineering 

Mitchell has brought his passion for running to the club and has created several new routes. His favorite is the neighborhood route which has become known as the "Monday Neighbies". He has run 14 races for the club and has shared his passion for photography with the team.

Mark Schermerhorn  - Computer Science

Mark has brought  his passion for half marathon running to the club. He enjoys training for the Holy Half Marathon held at Notre Dame and has shared his passion with numerous runners on the team.

Meredith Meyer  - Theology, Philosophy, and Peace Studies

Meredith has brought the connection of faith and running to the club. As Women's Vice President during 2020-2021, she has created a positive team culture where everyone feels welcomed, no matter who they are or what their pace is. 

Max Petrosky - MBA

As a graduate student, Max is not only fast, but is a role model and team dad. Through his love of the sport, he has shared his skills with the team whether it be running, photography, or what others are concerned about. He has run 7 races for the club, has the record for the 8K and the second fastest time for the 5 mile in club history. 

Connor Evans  - Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Connor is in his final steps towards earning a Ph.D. this fall. As Race Coordinator for the  2019-2021 seasons, he has brought numerous ideas to the club that we are so grateful for. He has run 23 races for the club, holds the fastest time for the 4x400, 4x800 and SMR. He also has the 2nd fastest time for the 400 and 3K steeplechase.

Running Club to Team USA

Shea is one of 6 women from the United States competing for the US Long Trail Team at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria. Let's cheer Shea and team USA onto victory as they run. Race information, live results, and live video can be found here.

Thank You

The graduates have done so much for the club, and it would not be the same without them. Now let's celebrate them and look forward to welcoming a brand new freshmen class this coming year! Whether, you just want to run for fun a few days a week or want to make team USA, we have a spot for you!

By: Jonathan Karr and the Notre Dame Running Club

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