Meet the Team

Paolo is a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in neuroscience. Growing up, he was always active, but it wasn't until recovering from a serious ACL injury that he found ultramarathon running, and fully committed to it. What started as a personal challenge turned into a passion for pushing the limits of endurance. Paolo has since completed multiple self organized ultramarathons, including a 100 mile run supported entirely by his friends. That experience laid the foundation for this project. Outside of running, Paolo is known for cooking for his friends and turning meals into shared moments. His specialty dish is pizza.

Tomas is a sophomore at Saddleback College, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He's deeply involved in the school's robotics program and brings a problem-solving mindset to everything he does. Tomas stays active through boxing, running, and strength training, and plays a major role in capturing the story behind this project. He is also part of our film crew, using his passion for photography and videography, along with his recreational drone license to document our journey from training to race day. When challenges come up, Tomas is the one who calmly breaks things down and helps find a solution. He will be pacing paolo for up to 60 miles.

Logan is a sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder, studying Communication. He actively participates in the university's TEDx club, organizing TED Talks for the campus community. Logan maintains an active lifestyle by running, hiking, and working out with friends. He will be pacing paolo for up to 60 miles. Logan is an up and coming runner, he has run a marathon and will be running a 40 mile ultramarathon this summer. His energy and creativity are a crucial part of the glue that keeps the team together through the ups and downs of the journey.

Chris is a sophomore at Chico State University, majoring in kinesiology with an interest in sports medicine. He's serving as the team's lead on physical recovery and injury prevention, applying what he's learning in school directly to the race environment. Chris also brings a lot more than technical support. He brings spirit. He's the kind of person who stays positive no matter how tough things get, and that attitude keeps the group moving when things feel heavy.

Alex is a sophomore at Chico State, studying entrepreneurship. He plans to graduate early and pursue a master's degree in the field. For this project, he's been instrumental in helping organize logistics and planning behind the scenes. Alex is a practical thinker who's quick to step in when things need to get done. He doesn't just see the problem, he looks for realistic solutions and takes the lead when it matters. His disciplined mindset and his technical business skills make him an essential part of keeping this project running smoothly.