Andrew Colley
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:11.22
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Date of Birth
04/01/91
Age on Race Day
32
Current Residence
Blowing Rock, NC
Hometown
Williamsburg, VA
High School
Jamestown High School
Current Affiliation
Zap Endurance
Marathon PB
2:11.22
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
North Carolina State University
Career Highlights
3-time member of Team USA for World Athletics Cross Country Championships; 2-time bronze medalist, USATF Half Marathon Championships; 2-time All-American in cross country
Family
My fiancé, Tristin Van Ord, is also running the Trials. I have a sister, MaryBeth, and two nieces (Maddie Bea and Mackenzie James) who refer to me as “Uncle Bubba.” My mom and dad are Amy and David Colley; my mom works at William and Mary in Higher Ed and my dad is a Chief Park Ranger for the City of Newport News.
Greatest Accomplishment
I’ve got two, sorry. Winning the Virginia High School State Cross Country meet as a team. Go Eagles. Also winning the ACC Conference Cross Country Championships as a team in college. Go Wolfpack.
Interesting Story
Before July 2022 I hadn’t been able to stay healthy for more than 6-9 months at a time for my entire running career since high school. Since July 2022 I have managed to figure out how to stay healthy and I’m having a blast getting to run and compete. I’d like people to know that if they’re going through a hard time that they have to keep the faith and they will come out the other side stronger.
Favorite Book
The Name of the Wind
Favorite Movie
Undercover Brother
Favorite TV Show/Series
HunterXHunter
Favorite Song
The fleeting breaths of my competition
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Zaaaaaa (Pizza)
Favorite Breakfast
Biscuits
Favorite Motivational Quote
“So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!“ - J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan)
Favorite Running Memory
Getting second to Ryan Hill at the ACC Cross Country Championships in 2011. Getting to see him turn around and be pumped together in the finishing chute was awesome.
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