James Crumlin is a lawyer by day, triathlete / coach by evenings, community engager, and Nashville ambassador to the Rock ‘n’ Roll, lululemon, and Fleet Feet Nashville brands.  Over eleven years ago, Crumlin co-founded the Capitol Steps Workout, a free community workout that utilizes the steps and hills of Tennessee’s State Capitol. Voted “The Best Free Community Workout” by the Nashville Fit Magazine for the past five years, the Capitol Steps Workout is one of Nashville’s most social and best high intensity workouts for athletes of all levels.  The workouts are every Monday and Thursday at 6pm. Crumlin practices law as a partner for Spencer Fane LLP, where he is well-known as an employment lawyer committed to providing excellent legal representation for his clients.  Crumlin is an IRONMAN Certified Coach and RRCA Certified Running Coach. In addition to all of this, James himself is an IRONMAN athlete, and has finished 8 full IRONMAN & 7 half IRONMAN races.

Dr. Tristen Collins is dedicated to bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance. Her mission is to reshape perceptions of chiropractic care by offering individualized, world-class care. In a healthcare system where many patients feel unheard or lost, Tristen wishes to give each patient a platform to be understood and serve as a guide to get patients back to their goals by focusing on the root cause of their issues, not just treating their symptoms. Self-development is a key component of her personal motivation, including specifically focusing on seminars and certifications, such as Webster Technique, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), McKenzie Technique (MDT), dry needling, Neurodynamics, and Rocktape. A Texas native, she earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Oklahoma. During her college years, she discovered her love for running and CrossFit, which sparked her passion for being an advocate for movement, ultimately receiving her CrossFit Level 2 Trainer Certification. She is a graduate of Parker University where she earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master’s of Strength and Human Performance. While in chiropractic school, she served as the President of Parker’s Rehab2Performance and Vice President for the National Student Executive Board as well as being selected for the Outstanding Student Leader Award out of her graduating class. With a background in competing in CrossFit and half marathons across the U.S. and Canada, Tristen embodies her philosophy of “practice what you preach.” She is an advocate for movement for her wide variety of patients with her passion being serving athletes as well as prenatal and postpartum populations. Outside of the clinic, Tristen enjoys going to famers markets, attending stand-up comedy shows, and finding the best pumpkin-spiced latte in Nashville.

Brooke Barrett is the training program coordinator for Fleet Feet Nashville, she coaches athletes across Middle Tennessee to help them reach their goals in the Half or Full Marathon. She will be training a group this spring for the Rock 'n' Roll Half and Full. Brooke is a certified RRCA running coach, and a pacer for Beast pacing, helping to pace races across the country. Brooke has participated in the Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Half Marathon for years and keeps coming back to try and crush those Nash hills!  This year Brooke will be participating in the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon for the first time. Brooke just completed her first world major marathon in Chicago and is looking forward to her second world major in New York next year.

Kelley Doss' fitness journey began at a very early age with playing basketball and running track. It has now led her to climbing mountains and scaling waterfalls, but running has always been her true love. She has been a pacer for FleetFeet Nashville for 8 years and with them, is where she learned to love distance running. The Nashville Rock n Roll was her very first half-marathon back in 2016. She fell in love and now will always have this race as her spring half-marathon. Spring 2025 will be my 17th half-marathon, and of course, it will be the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville.  

My appreciation for running began during my teenage years, thanks to a great high school track coach (Jason Retz).  His leadership during my early years of track taught me the importance of a consistent and disciplined work ethic. My experience with running as a sport was short lived, but the enjoyment of running and the lessons it taught me lived on. I was fortunate to go on to play college softball and basketball at the division 1 and professional level. While running wasn't my main priority during those seasons of life, it was certainly incorporated into nearly every day of my journey as an athlete. Having learned to love running instead of fear or dread it was my greatest asset during those seasons; enabling me to lead and encourage my teammates during tough conditioning workouts, long games, and tiring practices. Since transitioning out of competitive team sports, I made the move to Nashville and now spend my time traveling & working in corporate investments. At the beginning of 2023, running a marathon was just something on my bucket list -- and last year at the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville, I was able to cross the finish line and check it off the list. The memories of running through the streets of Nashville lined with bands, volunteers, & people in the community holding signs cheering everyone on by name won’t escape my memory anytime soon. However, what I value most from my first marathon experience are the daily habits, the disciplined routine, the mental toughness, and most importantly the friends and inspiring running community that I gained. My first marathon turned out to be so much more than just a check off the bucket list. In my second year with the Rock 'n' Roll ambassador team, I am excited to continue to encourage and inspire others to set and achieve goals that set them up for success even after they cross the finish line just like my first Rock 'n' Roll running event did for me.

Lexus McDaniel is a high school strength coach and fitness enthusiast. She is in her second year as a Rock 'n' Roll Ambassador. Lexus completed her first half marathon at St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville in April of 2024, and it's her greatest physical accomplishment yet. She plans to do more half marathons and eventually prepare for her first full marathon. Lexus loves the atmosphere and community feeling running brings. While being a part of many run groups, she's met many people throughout her training and is planning to even start her own run group one day. She has a passion for watching and helping others accomplish their physical goals. We CAN do hard things! -Coach Lexus 

Originally from Zimbabwe, I started running to address a health condition and joined a Fleet Feet training program in 2010. My passion for staying active has led me to complete numerous races, including two World Marathon Majors and a 70.3 triathlon. I aim to finish all 6 World Marathon Majors, Comrades Marathon and an Ironman. I love sharing outdoor adventures and quality time with family and friends. I find joy in encouraging others to discover their best selves through prayer and exercise. By day, I work with numbers in regulatory reporting. Balancing family, fitness, faith, and community involvement is a fulfilling part of my life.

Demetrius Short is the dedicated and passionate non profit executive leader of Transformation Life Center, home of the Steps of Success 5K.  He runs 3.1 miles in a suit and sneakers to help create a Pathway to Success for youth living in underserved communities.  Demetrius is a health and fitness enthusiast with over 16 years of running 5k’s, half and full marathons, and is a tireless advocate for health equity. He served 10 years as the Captain of Black Men Run Nashville and enjoys all things fitness.  Outside of running, Demetrius is a sought-after speaker, thought leader, mentor and coach who travels the country sharing his inspirational message “Don’t Fall Short to help motivate runners and individuals to never give up on their dreams!

Vanessa Rankin is a Black Girls Run Nashville Member. She has been running since 2009. Vanessa is currently on her quest for the 6 star ⭐️ medal (to run all 6 world majors) and run a half marathon in all 50 states. She loves encouraging new runners and helping them on their journey of running. Her first half marathon was 2010 RNR Nashville and she hasn't looked back since! This is Vanessa's second year as a Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville Ambassador.

Brian began his running journey in 2019 when he and a group of friends joined East Nasty’s couch-to-5K training program. Now in his self-proclaimed “Murakami Era” (one of his favorite authors and running inspirations, Haruki Murakami, began running marathons at age 33 and has completed at least one a year ever since), Brian completed his first full marathon in 2023 and looks forward to many more miles in Nashville and beyond.

My name’s Haylee Todd and I’m originally from Lexington, KY but have been living in Nashville since 2021! After moving here, I needed a hobby to keep myself active and found running to be just that. I started running with friends, my girlfriend, and the friends I made from her connections with Fleet Feet. I’ve gotten more serious about running over the last year or so and did my first Half Marathon (Nashville RNR) earlier this year, a Spartan Race over the summer in NYC, Franklin’s Mercy Classic 10K and next up is the Every Woman’s Marathon in Savannah next month! I’m excited to be a part of a team that spreads inclusivity for every runner and a passion for pushing themselves through this sport! 

 Julian Curry, a tech rep specialist for On, found his stride in the running world 3 years ago. He's passionate about building community and growing the sport, especially for those with non-traditional running backgrounds. With roots in the Nashville running scene (6RUN5 and The Exchange Running Collective), he's now bringing enthusiasm to the Atlanta running community. He's raced all over the country, conquered marathons in Chicago and Boston, and is now setting his sights on international races. You can find him hanging with friends or cheering on his favorite teams at sporting events when he's not running.