Tim Rossi is THE lost boy. This is his story: A native New Yorker, former soccer, baseball, football, and basketball player turned competitive runner, and co-founder of the Lostboys Track Club.

Allison Lynch is a writer, runner, artist, model, marketer, Boston native who recently moved across the country to the West Coast. This is her story: a true artist in all aspects and a competitive athlete with a holistic approach to health, fitness, and mindfulness.

Patrick Jacobson is a designer, semi-sponsored athlete, chef enthusiast, and world traveler teaching us all about how to live life to the fullest. This is his story: A small town Australian native fulfilling his dreams by making it to the big city in Berlin and finding the perfect blend of design, athletics, and all-things creative.

Dr. Amanda Childs is a psychologist and when I say she's an all-around athlete I mean she's an all-around athlete. This is her story: From being the athlete of the year back in her days competing in tennis, softball, and basketball to turning her dislike for conditioning into her love for running.

Ashley Mateo is writer, editor, coach, iron man and 9x marathon finisher. This is her story: From excelling in gymnastics and following a structured training program to nonchalantly signing up for a triathlon via email and discovering her love for running.

Sashah Handal is someone who needs no introduction but I'm going to give her one anyway. This is her story: From being a self proclaimed pizza connoisseur and baking delicious pastries to becoming a star athlete, personal trainer, marathon finisher, and leading group fitness classes.

Gabrielle Yatauro is a former tennis player and collegiate track star who recently completed her first full marathon. This is her story: Sparking from a sibling rivalry and competitive nature, this athlete discovered her natural ability to run fast eventually finding that she could also go the distance and run far.

Brian Quito is a born and bread New Yorker, former boxing champion with more than 100 rounds and 20 matches under his belt, turned runner. This is his story: From finding structure and stability in sports to dropping everything to dive head first into his new found love for running and immersing himself in the NYC Running Community.

Dave Hashim is a former competitive lacrosse player and skiier turned 4x marathon and ultra marathon finisher, and a standout photographer in NYC. This is his story: Having the competitor's mindset to setting personal goals to becoming a better athlete and falling in love with the sport of running.

Jess Wayashe is a former D1 sprinter, 3x Boston Marathon Finisher, and 2x Run Across Haiti ultra marathoner. This is her story: Her love for running as a kid grew into competing in college then eventually leaving corporate America to pursue her passions as a current run coach and trainer.