Jason Weitzel
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:15:55
Qualifying Race: Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon
Date of Birth
08/28/96
Age on Race Day
27
Current Residence
Greenville, SC
Hometown
Athens, WV
High School
Pikeview High School
Current Affiliation
Greenville Track Club Elite
Profession
Fleet Feet
Marathon PB
2:15:55
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Concord University
Career Highlights
2-time D2 All-American; USATF 10 km Championship, two 12th-place finishes.
Family
Jordan Weitzel is my older brother. My parents are Jeannie and Danny Weitzel.
Greatest Accomplishment
Persevering through type 1 diabetes and still having running success.
Interesting Story
I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 13. I learned to manage it while still training at a high level despite the disadvantages.
Favorite Movie
Interstellar
Favorite TV Show/Series
Lost
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Doughnuts
Favorite Breakfast
French toast
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Under promise, over deliver"
Favorite Running Memory
Qualifying for nationals as a team in cross country for the first time in school history.
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