Ryan Lamppa, Media and Research

One of the founders of Running USA and Team Running USA, media director Ryan Lamppa created the Running USA wire in March 1999. Since then, the wire has become a go-to resource for media looking for a definitive and accurate source about the sport. Ryan, who has served as a record keeper, researcher and statistician for the sport since 1992, has become the de facto phone call or email for a reporter writing about a marathon, running trends, records, statistics and top performances, or anything else running-related. The youngest member of the Hall of Champions also serves as a consultant on various aspects of the running industry, particularly media operations.

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