About Me

My name is Carla McAlister. I grew up and resided in the San Gabriel Valley until 2011 when I moved with my family to South Orange County. I was fortunate to enjoy summers at the ocean as a child, which fostered a love for surfing in me at an early age. 

I actually met my husband while surfing! 

I taught English at a university until my twins were born in 2007. During my years teaching, I also studied and taught martial arts and used running as part of my training program. 

I started running recreationally after the birth of my first child. When my oldest daughter entered high school, I began running more competitively. I learned so much by watching her journey through the sport as an elite-level high school athlete. 

Now I’ve forged my own path. So much is new to me in this sport. I love the simple freedom inherent in the sport of running. I love being outside and communing with nature. Each day is a new run, a new adventure, and a new opportunity to run wild!

Personal Bests:         

5k:                             18:07

10k:                          37:47

½ Marathon:       1:22:44

Marathon:            2:53:40