Ryan started running in his early twenties and instantly fell in love with the activity. He enjoys the physical and mental benefits that come with consistent running and pushing your limits to achieve new goals. He likes running anything from roads to trails. Ryan has been involved with Club leadership since about 2020 and strives to build a strong running community here in SLC. Let him know if you're up for a long run in the mountains!

Damian picked up running in his 30s when he was living in Portland, OR, ran his first 5K and 10K races in Argentina, where he is from, and joined SLCTC shortly after moving to Utah in 2015. Since 2025, he’s helped lead the Thursday morning trail runs. A few running-related injuries nudged him into cross‑training, turning him into an enthusiastic open‑water swimmer, cyclist, and part‑time triathlete. In the winter, he trades running shoes for skimo gear.

His favorite adventure partner is his dog, Stokeley, a professional “please‑watch‑your‑ankles” missile. If you join a Thursday run, you’ll probably meet him. Just be careful when he zooms past; he’s fast and completely unaware of personal space.

As Vice President, Damian is excited to help build a welcoming, fun, and inclusive space for anyone who wants to be part of Utah’s running community.

Hi! My name is Mikayla Questereit, I’m one of the lucky ones who has had the opportunity to grow up surrounded by this community for as long as I can remember. My dad was many things on the SLCTC board and made sure to drag me along to whatever he could from track workouts at highland, to volunteering at the finish lines.

Like many runners, I started out a soccer player and when I didn’t make the high school team I pivoted and joined the track and cross country team. Since then, I’ve completed several half and full marathons. You’re most likely to see me at a Sunday stroll. I’m really excited to be here and to be a part of the SLCTC community in a new way!

Autumn is a newer member of the track club, having joined us in 2024. She ran track in middle school and early high school, before shifting her focus to year-round volleyball. After college, she rediscovered her love for running and has recently started exploring trail running. You can catch her at the occasional Tuesday speed workout, Saturday long run — or in the Instagram DMs.

Ethan became a member of the Track Club in 2024. He got into running at a young age, cheering for his dad in marathons, and ran high school cross country and track. At the University of Utah, Ethan was a member and Co-President of the Track & Field Sports Club and competed in local college meets. Above all, Ethan loves being in the outdoors and moving around, whether on foot or on a set of wheels.