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David Odom Occupation: Technical Specialist Age: 55 Hometown: Cypress, TX Marathons: More than 28 David began running again in his mid-40's, as a way to lose weight and regain his previously held good fitness. Though he and running’s relationship truly started back in his high school years in order for him to feel like he
With only 70 days between the ING New York City Marathon and the Olympic Trials Marathon, Meb Keflezighi – trying to make his third Olympic team – knew there wasn’t time for anything to go wrong. Something went wrong, although everything seems to be going right again. During a media teleconference on Thursday, the 36-year-old
James Oltman San Antonio, TX Running for James Oltman has been a long process that started in 2010. Oltman had issues with his weight; he was 281 pounds and only 5’10. “I was tired of never being taken seriously either in social settings or professional settings,” said Oltman. “I knew a needed to make a
Citizenship: Australia Residence: Boulder, CO Age: 32 Personal Records 10K: 30:37.7 (Paris, 2003) Half Marathon: 1:08:28 (Berlin, 2007) Marathon: 2:22:36 (Chicago, 2006) 2011 Races 12/04/11 Las Vegas Half Marathon 1:10:40 09/18/11 Philadelphia Half Marathon 1:15:07 08/06/11 Beach to Beacon 10K 33:16:00 06/26/11 B.A.A. 10K 34:11:00 06/11/11 Bellin Run 10K 34:35:00 06/04/11 Freihofer’s Run for Women
Citizenship: Ethiopia Residence: Waldorf, MD Age: 30 Personal Records Half Marathon: 1:12:43 (Philadelphia, 2011) Marathon: 2:30:39 (Grandma’s, 2011) 2011 Races 11/20/11 Philadelphia Half Marathon 1:12:43 08/20/11 West Virginia Half 1:14:58 06/20/11 Grandma’s Marathon 2:30:39 05/15/11 Pittsburgh Marathon 2:35:36 03/20/11 NYC Half-Marathon 1:14:16 Delalecha recorded personal bests in both the marathon and half-marathon in 2011 after
Citizenship: Romania Residence: Longmont, CO Age: 41 Personal Records 10K: 32:47 (San Jose, 10/8/2006) Half Marathon: 1:09:00 (Drobeta Turnu Severin, 9/14/2002) Marathon: 2:24:33 (Chicago, 10/10/2004) 2011 Races 12/04/11 California International Marathon 2:37:13 02/27/11 Tokyo 2:41:42 11/24/11 Ft. Collins 4-Mile 22:08 10/09/11 Denver Rock ‘N ‘Roll Half 1:15:16 09/04/11 Virginia Beach Rock ‘n’ Roll Half 1:14:05
Citizenship: Kenya Residence: Tampa, FL Age: 25 Personal Records: 10 km: 27:45 (Rotterdam and Ras Al Khaimah, 2009) Half Marathon: 59:44 (Rotterdam, 2009) Marathon: 2:07:06 (Chicago, 2009) 2011 Results 10/09/11 Eindhoven Marathon 2:08:04 Munyeki made a name for himself early by winning the 2005 Standard Chartered Half-Marathon in 2005 before
Citizenship: Ethiopia Residence: Age: 23 (3/13/88) Personal Records 10K: 28:24 (San Juan, PUR, 2008) Half Marathon: 1:03:22 (Saint-Denis Half, 2008) Marathon: 2:09:44 (Reimes, 2011) 2011 Results 10/16/11 Reimes 2:09:44 Despite a shortage of participation in notable races in 2011, Tsega made his marathon debut in France this past fall and surprised
Citizenship: Ethiopia Residence: Boston, MA Age: 31 Personal Records: Marathon: 2:09:57 (Venice, 2011) 2011 Results 10/23/11 Venice Marathon 2:09:57 06/12/11 Abebe Bikila Marathon 2:17:05 01/21/11 Dubai Marathon 2:16:37 While many marathoners are tackling the distance earlier in their careers, Tolossa didn’t challenge the marathon until last year when he was already
