Sara Stumpf

Hi, my name is Sara Stumpf

Who makes up your family?  My amazing Husband Jon, St. Micah (would be 14) Ben, (11yrs) Ezra (5.5yrs) & St. Eden (would be 3 months) 

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Grateful, thoughtful & blessed 

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? St. Therese of Lisieux or Mother Theresa 

What’s a small joy that makes your day better? Coffee. Delicious black coffee. 

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? “This Present Paradise” by Claire Dwyer 

Have you always enjoyed running? No! I started running about 12 years ago, and it took me about 2 years to fall in love with it. Now I can’t go a few days without some miles.

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? To finally participate with this group of women, and for such a great cause! I’ve never done the road Ragnar, only the Ragnar Trail so this is new & exciting! 

Leah Gumina

Hi my name is Leah Gumina

Who makes up your family? I have a husband named Jack, a son named Thomas and baby number two on the way.

What’s your go-to pump-up song? Sweet Lovin’ by Segala

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? C.S. Lewis 

What’s a small joy that makes your day better?  Coffee

Have you always enjoyed running?I’ve never been a big runner; I prefer hiking or a short jog followed by strength training.

Who inspires you? My Grandma Mary Lou. She is a beautiful, strong woman with a tremendous love for her family and a bold faith.

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? The community of women I get to run with, the chance to promote FertilityCare and to help women feel knowledgeable and empowered in their bodies.

Bridgette Williams

Hi, my name is Bridgette Williams

What’s your go-to pump-up song? Waka Waka by Shakira, I can’t help but dance.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? Jesus. I would love to be able to hug Him and spend quality time together.

 If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go? it's always been a dream of mine to visit Hawaii.

What’s a small joy that makes your day better?  Remembering I am a child of God; that everything I do is for Him and comes from Him. 

Who inspires you? My boyfriend inspires me immensely. His hard work and active lifestyle motivate me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new challenges. He brings out the best in me, encouraging me to grow in all areas of life.

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? I am most looking forward to getting to know more amazing women and challenging myself in a race I have never participated in before. I love trying new things, and this is an exciting new challenge for me.

Elizabeth Spehar

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Spehar!

Who makes up your family? I am married to Luke and we have 5 children. 4 daughters and one son: Jane, Mary, Josephine, Lucille and Samuel

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Passionate, Enthusiastic, Convicted  

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? Joan of Arc

If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? Gardening 

Have you always enjoyed running? Yes, I grew up running with my family. It became a source of quality time and outlet for competition. 

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? There are few opportunities in adulthood that you get to work as a team like you do in the Ragnar, few opportunities to be spend so much time with such a great group of women, and few opportunities to run for a cause that you are passionate about. The Ragnar is such an outlet to me.

Katie Habedank

Hi, my name is Katie Habedank!

Who makes up your family? My husband and seven kids 

If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? Prayer

If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go? Home

Have you always enjoyed running? My fondness for it has grown through the years. I like the simple accessibility and versatility of it.

Who inspires you? People who have lives objectively full of pain, yet still radiate peace and joy.

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? The lovely teammates! The daily training. Fresh air, sharing it with kids, and some extra motivation to pursue good health. 

What is your why? Why did you commit to running on the Women Run for Women Team? For family, personal health, our daughters, freedom in fertility, and feminine fellowship.

Rachel Westphal

Hi, my name is Rachel Westphal! 

Who makes up your family? Husband Aaron, our three boys (Henry, Louis, Theodore) and a baby on the way.

What’s your go-to pump-up song? My running playlist is so random! I have pump-up songs by Shania Twain, Jon Batiste, KC & the Sunshine Band, Hall and Oats, Taylor Swift and so many more!

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? I’ve recently gotten back into reading! My favorite recent reads are a reread of “All the Light you Cannot See”, “Murder on the Orient Express”, and “Time for God” (I can’t pick just one).

What’s a small joy that makes your day better? Seeing all my boys on the couch reading a book together.

Have you always enjoyed running? No, I started running for fun after I became a mom. I love being able to exercise outside and also listening to a book or podcast while I run.

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? The comradery with my team members, the challenge of the Ragnar itself, and bringing more awareness of how awesome Northland FertilityCare and women’s cycle health truly is!

Rachel Bennett

Hi, my name is Rachel Bennett!

Who makes up your family? My Husband Chris, three daughters-13,11, and 10yrs, and four sons- 9, 7, 3 and one in Heaven.

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? The Light of His Eyes- Journeying from Self-Contempt to the Father's Delight.  By Mother Iliana

If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go? Vienna Austria or Rome, Italy

Have you always enjoyed running? No, I still don't enjoy it but I do enjoy staying in shape and having the energy to play with my kids. I Love horseback riding and would do that all day everyday if I could :) 

Who inspires you? My son Damian. He was born in 2019 with Trisomy 18. He lived with us for 4 weeks and then was called home to heaven. He reminds me that we are all called to live our lives to the fullest no matter how long or short that life might be. His life reminds me that our true home is in eternity, that we need to view everything through the lens of eternity. God, in his Divine providence will take care of us and only gives us good gifts! 

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? I love the experience of working together with wonderful women to achieve big goals. 

Theresa Evans

Hi, my name is Theresa Evans!

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? I asked one of the girls I nanny, and she said ‘helpful, generous, and kind’.  Thanks Marie :) 

If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? Skateboarding.  I was pretty confident I could help someone learn, and I fell flat on my back!  

What’s the best book you’ve read recently?  I recently finished ‘Before We Were Yours’ by Lisa Wingate - I highly recommend it if you enjoy historical fiction. 

If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go? Hmm, I honestly don’t love traveling all that much, but I’d love to head up north for some camping!  

What’s a small joy that makes your day better?  Definitely coffee!  

Have you always enjoyed running?  I haven’t always enjoyed running, but I really do love it now.  In high school, I ran just to stay in shape for soccer.  It wasn’t until college I started to enjoy running just to run. 

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay?I love the team aspect of Ragnar, and I’m looking forward to time with these amazing women!

Natasha Deneau

Hi, my name is Natasha Deneau!

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Faithful, passionate, dedicated

Who makes up your family? My husband, Josh, and I have been married for what will be 15 years come November. We have two beautiful daughters, Zoey (9) and Violet(7). 

What’s your go-to pump-up song? Crowder’s “Higher Power”

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? The Father’s Tale by Michael D. O’Brien

What’s a small joy that makes your day better? My daughters’ genuine giggles.

Have you always enjoyed running? I’ve enjoyed the idea of running and always wanted to accomplish a goal like this. I also love walking, hiking and swimming.

Who inspires you? Women who have set their sights on a goal and completed it without losing themselves, their family or their Faith along the way. 

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? The camaraderie of the women and the challenge. 

Gwyn Walter

Hi, my name is Gwyn Walter

Who makes up your family? My husband Brian and our 7 children, Anna 20, Josh 18, Eleanor 15, Greta 13, Ilsa 11, Sebastian 8, Jakob 5

What are some things you enjoy?  I love family adventures: traveling (especially road trips), hiking, finding new places and things to experience together, sports and being active. I also really love live music and spending time outside.  The best is doing something that combines all of these!  Being active with friends and family.

Have you always enjoyed running? No!  I didn't enjoy running until after college.  After we had our first child, Brian and I decided to run a marathon together.  I loved it and ran another.  (Brian coached track for another 20 years after that, but barely ran again). I have participated in some triathlons as well to mix up my activity.

Do you have a favorite quote? “WELL! And when shall we begin to do good?”  -St. Philip Neri

Sarah Lundy

Hi, my name is Sarah Lundy!

Who makes up your family? I am married to Tanner and we have 6 children; Sophia 16, Katherine 13, Clare 11, Lucy 8, James 5, and John 1.5 years old. 

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? Joseph.  I want to know how it was to be surrounded by the Son of God and His perfect mother...easy or hard?

If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? Parenting! 

If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go? Oooh- New Zealand or Hawaii- I need a vacation!

What’s a small joy that makes your day better? Getting all my documentation done before leaving work...lame but true. 

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? Being with my Ragnar family!!!! I love these women!!! Also to train-I like a plan and a goal. 

Katie Lisi

Hi, my name is Katie Lisi!

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?  wife, mother, friend

Who makes up your family?  My husband Bob, and my children Isaac (20), Maya (17), Noranna (15), Sam (13), Owen (10) and Henry (7).

What is your go-to pump-up song?  Imagine Dragons "On Top of the World"

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? St. Hildegard of Bingen

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would walk the Camino De Santiago  

What's a small joy that makes your day better? A spoonful of heavy cream in my pour-over coffee

Who inspires you? My older sister Kris

What are you most looking forward to with regards to the Ragnar Relay? Seeing my beautiful running sisters from past years, and getting to know the new runners! Can't wait!