Lauren Fleshman, 30, Eugene, OR

Born Sept 26, 1981
Competed at Canyon High School and Stanford University
14-time All American at Stanford
Won the NCAA 5000m titles in 2001-03
2005 USA Outdoor Championships 5000m runner-up
Two-time USA 5000m champion (2006 & 2010)
2011 IAAF World Championships, 7th in 5000m, 15:09.25 (tied best U.S. finish at Worlds)
Debuting in marathon at 2011 ING New York City Marathon
Runs for Oregon Track Club
Has struggled with injuries in her post-collegiate career
Personal bests of 4:10.87 in the 1500m, 8:43.95 in the 3000m and 14:58.48 in the 5000m (2008).
Twitter @laurenfleshman
Co-founder of Picky Bars