HS: Atholton High School, Columbia, MD
College: American University, Washington, DC 2005 & 2011
PRs:
5K - 14:32
10K - 30:59
Half Marathon - 1:08:38
Marathon - 2:25:11
Favorite Local Race Course - Parkway Classic 10-Miler
Favorite Local Trail: W&OD
Matt's Story:
I started running as a freshman in high school and left my life as a competitive gymnast to become "just a runner" when I was 16. After completing my high school career as a distance runner and pole vaulter, I walked on to the American University team. I ended my college experience as a member of AU's Patriot League Champion, NCAA qualifying XC team and with a 3rd place finish in the Patriot League Championship 10,000m race. I continued training under AU's Matt Centrowitz after graduation with eyes on qualifying for the Marathon Olympic Trials.
I originally studied visual communication, but after 3 years in the workforce came back to AU for graduate school and a full-time position coordinating the University's faculty and staff wellness program. My wife, Joy, who I met running on the W&OD trail, and my one year old daughter, Vienna, are my biggest supporters.
My goals for this year are to get fully healthy so that I can get back on the line representing Pacers and to run a fast spring marathon.
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