Meet The toads
PENNSYLVANIA
BILLY TOAD CVECKO
The Toad himself
UTAH
NOAH NIELSON
PRs: 400 - 50.32
800 - 1:49.86
1600 - 4:15.19
One Fun Fact: I was born in Northern Ireland, and my cousin is an 6x Paralympic Gold Medalist, and the 100m/200m paralympic world record holder.
The TOADLYFE means: This year one of my biggest goals has been enjoying the moment, realizing highschool is over and time is passing faster than ever, I’ve been enjoying both the “mundane” and exciting moments more! Whether it be putting less pressure on myself in races, or enjoying my classes at school, I know in a few years I’ll want to be able to be at the point in life I am now. It’s all a part of the #toadlyfe in my mind, enjoying and embracing the now!!
CALIFORNIA
ANTHONY FAST HORSE
PRs: 400 - 50.32 800 - 1:49.86 1600 - 4:15.19
One Fun Fact: I’m a Lakota Sioux native and I have been working at mcdonald’s the last 2 years as a little highschool job to pay for running gear.
The TOADLYFE means: #toadlyfe to me means dedication, it means hard work and perseverance and really resembles what it is to be a cross county and track distance runner and shows the grit of our love of the sport and passion to get better each and everyday and I see #toadlyfe as living your best life running fast with all your friends and family surrounding you
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COLORADO
ELLA HAGeN
PRs: 800 - 2:20.95 MILE - 4:53.87 3200 - 10:06.19
One Fun Fact: One non-running related fact about me is that instead of indoor track in the winter I actually Nordic Ski for my high school team as a cross training season.
The TOADLYFE means: To me the #toadlyfe means embracing the journey and enjoying the moments that come with it. Taking a step back to appreciate the fun, quirky moments that come with the sport and all of the work that has gone into where you are at that exact moment. It means letting a part of the process be letting go and just finding the fun in what you are doing, running with joy and grit and never letting the doubts get you down.
MASSACHUSETTS
TAM GAVENas
PRs: MILE - 4:16.19 2 MILE - 9:05.41 XC 5K - 15:06.7
One Fun Fact: Born in highlands of Ethiopia, grew up in Hell's Kitchen in NYC, somehow ended up in New England prep school
The TOADLYFE means: Craziness. Crazy times. Crazed runners.
COLORADO
MATTHEW EDWARDS
PRs: MILE - 4:17.63 3200 - 8:54.37 XC 5K - 10:02.95
One Fun Fact: An interesting fact about me is that I have snorkeled between tectonic Plates.
The TOADLYFE means: The #ToadLyfe to me, means carrying on the origins of the Toad and being able to carry on that torch of Joy and Kindness to the whole running community from top competitors to everyday joggers.
CALIFORNIA
CARTER SPRADLING
PRs: 800 - 1:55.30 MILE - 4:08.97 3200 - 8:50.79
One Fun Fact: One interesting fact about me is that I used to play ice hockey. Despite growing up in the heat and farm lands of Central California, I played ice hockey for 10 years before turning my focus to just running at the end of my freshman year.
The TOADLYFE means: #toadlyfe to me means enjoying the process. Just like Kobe Bryant and Coach Mike Smith talk about, if you fall in love with the journey and the process, so much more than just your goals or dreams will be accomplished. I don’t believe in getting “burnt out”, I believe that as long as you’re having fun and you love coming to practice everyday and embracing the mountains and valleys that come with our intense sport, you will find success in one way or another.
MICHIGAN
JESSIE JAZWINSKI
PRs: MILE - 4:52.09 3200 - 10:24.61 XC 5K - 17:32.1
One Fun Fact: I am obsessed with scary movies and Halloween!
The TOADLYFE means: The #toadlyfe to me means letting yourself run fast and free! Running in this amazing community of crushing each other in the race and then right after, huggin it out, cooling down and laughing with each other! The lifestyle of “running makes me happy”.
WASHINGTON
SOPHIA RODRiguez
PRs: MILE - 4:46.48 3200 - 10:10.90 XC 5K - 17:55.7
One Fun Fact: My hidden talent is finding four leafed clovers!!
The TOADLYFE means: For me Toadlyfe highlights excitement and the passion for the sport that all runners share. It embodies the spirit of having fun no matter what time or place you run.
NEW JERSEY
EMMA ZAWATSKI
PRs: 800 - 2:11.41 MILE - 4:44.60 3200 - 10:24.95
One Fun Fact: A bone in my toe disintegrated!
The TOADLYFE means: the #toadlyfe is a reminder that we are running for a bigger reason other than ourselves. It is a symbol known by many runners that represents fun and community within this very competitive sport.
TENNESSEE
KEEGAN SMITH
PRs: 800 - 1:54.91 MILE - 4:09.27 3200 - 9:14.72
One Fun Fact: One interesting fact about me is that I love aviation!! I have grown up traveling a ton and am very blessed to have seen many parts of the world via the airplane. I maintain a model airport consisting of over 175 different model aircraft! I hope to work in the aviation business field when my running career is over.
The TOADLYFE means: TOADLYFE to me means spreading smiles to all people. Running is one sport where almost everyone you encounter is supportive of your goals and aspirations. I have made countless lifelong friends during my time as a competitive runner! I started repping the toadlyfe singlet and wristband because I know Billy and the joy he brings to the sport. I wanted to be a mirror image of his joy to all athletes. We are blessed to take part in such an encouraging sport. My goal is to remind us runners that having fun is the most important aspect of anything we do in our lives. Our joy should be ignited by the things we love and spread to the ones we love. The toadlyfe message is one I will always hold close to my heart whenever I step foot on the line!
TEXAS
MARC GAITAN
PRs: 400 - 48.9 800 - 1:52.06 1600 - 4:20.01
One Fun Fact:
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My family has two sets of twin boys. I myself have a twin brother named Matthew and two younger brothers that are also twins named Jeremy and Joshua. We are all runners who are all also huge fans of Toadlyfe Running!
The TOADLYFE means: #toadlyfe is the embodiment of family, community, and togetherness between runners around the globe and runners alike. Toadlyfe is not only a hashtag but a way of life and something to represent and have fun doing so! I ordered a Toadlyfe running singlet in May of 2023 and my first race in the Toad running gear, I ran a huge PR in the 800m with a time or 1:50.29!! #toadlyfe has been the forefront of positivity and growth in the Track and Field/Running Community!
CALIFORNIA
RYLEE BLADE
PRs: 800 - 2:14.61 MILE - 4:48.69 3200 - 10:02.19
One Fun Fact: I played on a nationally ranked soccer team for 10 years
The TOADLYFE means: #toadlyfe to me means that you are apart of a community that is rad and knows how to be the life of the party at meets and practices. You are able to have fun around everything you do and be apart of a team of amazing and inspiring people
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Alissa Rose
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Alissa Rose
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