Joe Kim

Hometown: Wheaton, IL

Year started running: 2012

Current training shoe: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4, Nike Pegasus, and Brooks Launch (trainers) & Saucony Endorphin Speed 4s (speed/tempo)

Current racing shoe: Nike Alphafly 2s

Favorite run: Going around Monona Bay counter-clockwise for the constant water and view of the Capital on John Nolen Dr.

Favorite race and why?: The Boston Marathon because the vibes are immaculate; the hills demolished me, but the crowds and Boston's atmosphere made it worth it.

Other hobbies or interesting facts about yourself: I also love photography (sports, dogs, and landscape/travel), baseball (Go Royals), and animals.