Storm Lover (they/she/he)

Chief Chairperson / Coach

Storm has been running competitively since childhood but, after a series of bad injuries and a knee surgery they had to start back at ground zero. After coaching Hannah to a successful 3 miles, Storm realized the thing they missed most about running was the camaraderie you get in a team environment. This inspired the idea for Hare Bandits – a team for misfit runners. Their coaching has led each of their runners to individual triumphs. Whether that be chasing a certain distance, racing to a PR, or just keeping up with their health and avoiding injuries, Storm’s passion and knowledge has produced remarkable results among their team members.

Hannah Baxter (she/her)

Vice Chairperson / Assistant Coach

During the pandemic Hannah decided to take back control of her health and began by running every day with Storm – 1 lap around a track until she could eventually run 3 miles. In 2022 she co-founded Hare Bandits and those three miles quickly transformed into her first half marathon! Her love and dedication to the sport inspires so many people. She cheers on every single runner’s wins no matter how big or small they may seem. Her undying support for her team is what assists each of them to find love in running.

Michael McCarthy (he/him)

Secretary / Captain

Michael was at Hare Bandits’ very first practice. That first day he could barely run a half mile or even bend his knees. Now he’s running half marathons and packing abs of steel. He’s our yes-man. He’s at every practice, every race, and every event we put on. He gives his undivided attention to every runner on this team, checks up on them on their Strava, and gives kudos in-person. He notices people’s successes and draws attention to them. That attitude earned him a place as MVP in 2023. He got to take home our big trophy and house it for a year. Michael makes you feel like you deserve to be here just as much as anybody else. His kindness and impressive running accomplishments have made him a role model to all.