Kevin McDonnell
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:22
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Date of Birth
10/30/89
Age on Race Day
34
Current Residence
Cherry Hill, NJ
Hometown
Moorestown, NJ
High School
Camden Catholic
Profession
Senior Associate Investor Services at Hamilton Lane Advisors
Marathon PB
2:17:22
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
4
College(s)
Saint Joseph's University
Career Highlights
10th at 2013 NCAA D1 Track and Field Championship 10,000m; 2-time NCAA D1 Cross Country Qualifier; 1st at 2012 Atlantic 10 Championships, 10k
Family
Son of Tom and Sharon McDonnell and brother of Tom, Joe and Will. Joe ran his first marathon in November, with a great debut of 3:31!
Greatest Accomplishment
Overcoming a stress fracture in my left foot my senior year of high school and winning the NJ Non-Public State Title in the 3,200m on limited training.
Interesting Story
After college I took seven years away from competitive running to sort out my career in private equity and my personal life. When the pandemic hit in March 2020 I needed to start running again. With some inspiration from friends and family, I started to dream and aspire to take one more crack at the Olympic Trials. After 3.5 years of hard work, discipline, failures, successes and determination, I achieved that goal.
Favorite Book
Move Without the Ball
Favorite Movie
The Dark Knight Rises
Favorite TV Show/Series
Survivor
Favorite Song
Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Bistro or Cubby Hole Breakfast
Favorite Breakfast
2 eggs scrambled, bacon/scrapple, and homefries
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Be open to running fast." - Ralph Harris
Favorite Running Memory
Every long run I have ever been on with my college and post-collegiate friends. Some of the greatest lessons I learned have been on those runs. Whether it was approached lightly with strong conversations or we ripped off sub 6:00 minutes miles for 2 hours, I will hold onto those moments forever.
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