Meet the team

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Drake Hills is a URBN Run Club San Diego captain, a proud University of Oregon and Northwestern University alumnus, and an old soul. Drake found his running community and a family when he joined URBN Run in November 2024. When he’s not racking up miles, Drake is playing basketball, pickleball or at the beach. 

Chris Brooks is a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach. He’s from Northern California but moved to San Diego a year ago for career advancements and so far has loved it and looks to continue to call it his home! 

As a trainer, Chris specializes in muscle endurance, core strength & stability and power. He creates personal wellness plans that encapsulates everything from body mass index (BMI) to specialized workout plans to fit your schedule. He was a 4 year collegiate athlete and graduated from California Maritime Academy with a degree in International Business & Logistics. 

Some of his hobbies include watching the sunrise on his nature hikes, cooking new food recipes, working on his mind & body in the gym and elevating his skills in ceramics & pottery. 

Apiphany is a proud San Diego native who loves anything athletic. From hiking to swimming she enjoys it all. Apiphany is a top producing realtor that takes pride in leading a high performing team. When she’s not working out or showing homes you can find her with her with her daughter eating Korean BBQ or Sushi.

Jamaican-born, mama-powered, and mindfully moving—Lizzie brings vibrant energy and radical joy to every mile. She ran her very first mile straight in July 2024 and crossed the finish line of her first half marathon just five months later. As one of Urbn Run’s captains, she leads with heart and rhythm, believing that running is a pathway to self-liberation.

Currently pursuing her master’s in consciousness and psychology, Lizzie is deeply inspired by the words of Bob Marley: “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds.” Whether she’s dancing, chasing her toddler by the beach, or exploring the outdoors, Lizzie runs to reconnect—with herself, her roots, and her community.

Nadifa is a San Diego native and proud SDSU alum who ran her first marathon in January 2025. She joined URBN Run while training for that race, looking for support, accountability, and community. Nadifa is passionate about connecting with people and creating positive energy wherever she goes. When she’s not running, she’s hiking, lifting at the gym, hanging out with her book club, or spending quality time with friends and family

Michelle was born and raised in San Diego, she finds joy in the little moments-whether it's working on her photography skills, chasing sunsets, dancing bachata and salsa or spending time with family. As a proud dog mom to Opie, her world is filled with love, rhythm, and adventure.