Mary Ann Nielsen started her her first running club in 3rd grade where she organized an obstacle course around the school playground for her classmates at recess.  She ran for White Pine Middle School and White Pine High School in Ely, Nevada as a distance runner.   In college she ran track and cross country for Southern Utah University 1996-2001 competing in the 800, mile/1500, 3000/steeple chase, and 5K.  After college, she was a volunteer coach for Cross Country at Utah Valley State College & Utah Valley University  and Track at Southern Utah University.  She has also enjoyed running road races up to the marathon.  She has organized several road races of her own.   In 2014 she was married to Mike Nielsen and they now have 2 children who share her love of running.  

Mike Nielsen was raised in Orem, UT and played community Junior Jazz basketball.  He graduated from Mountain View High School in 1997, served an LDS mission in Seattle, WA, then graduated with a Facility Management Degree from BYU.  He now works as an accountant at a property management company in Provo.  He teaches children with Mary Ann at their church. 

If anyone wants to help volunteer to help or coach please talk to Mary Ann!  Thank you!