Tasha Stryker

Tasha Stryker has been running for over 15 years, and trains for events as short as 5Ks and as long as marathons. She has completed 8 marathons, as far west as PF Chang's Arizona Marathon, as far south as the Atlanta Marathon, and as far north as the Boston Marathon. Tasha has her sights set on completing the Triple Crown (having also run the Chicago Marathon), and plans to run the ING New York City Marathon in the near future. She trains with the Pacers Training Team in Arlington. Tasha loves to explore DC by foot (preferrably running) and finding off-the-beaten path sites, even if it results in getting a little lost.

Tasha is an analyst for a consulting firm, and lives in Arlington, VA (Clarendon). Lastly, she enjoys cooking up energy-packed meals to fuel herself for her long runs.

Favorite Race: Arlington Turkey Trot 5K - no Thanksgiving is complete without a friendly, casual neighborhood 5K

Favorite Running Location: North Arlington - great, challenging hills throughout (especially Military Road)

Favorite Shoe: Brooks Ravenna

Running Motto or Advice: “Inch by inch is a cinch” - Tasha likes to repeat this in her head if she hits a low point during a marathon. Her grandfather used to say it when he'd shuffle along in his old age.

My Pacers Spot: Pacers Arlington - Clarendon