Sarah Pagano Buchanan
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:32:05
Qualifying Race: 2023 Nagoya Women’s Marathon in Japan
Date of Birth
07/23/91
Age on Race Day
32
Current Residence
Kansas City, MO
Hometown
Ringwood, NJ
High School
Immaculate Heart Academy
Current Affiliation
Golden Coast Track Club
Profession
Currently a nursing student
Marathon PB
2:32:05
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2016 and 2020 U.S. Track & Field Trials at 10,000m
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Syracuse University
Career Highlights
Member of Team USA for 2017 and 2019 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. 2019 Pan American Games and 2023 World Road Running Championships; 2014 All-American for Syracuse in 10,000m.
Family
My husband, Reid Buchanan, will also be racing in the Trials. I’m excited and thankful to be able to share this experience with him in Orlando!
Greatest Accomplishment
I don’t think I’ve quite accomplished it yet — still working on it! But the greatest joy I’ve had through running is the people I’ve met. So many are my greatest friends, as is my husband!
Interesting Story
I have run four marathons so far, and none of them has quite gone how I had envisioned or what I trained for. A lot of recent life changes, with a move halfway across the country and starting school in January, have had their effect but I feel that my best marathons are still ahead of me.
Favorite Song
Unstoppable by Sia
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Anything salty: pizza or burger and fries is a go-to
Favorite Breakfast
Sourdough toast with butter and jam
Favorite Motivational Quote
“It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard ... is what makes it great.“ - A League of Their Own
Favorite Running Memory
Qualifying for the World XC team with my teammate Elaina Tabb. Can’t beat accomplishing a big goal alongside an amazing friend and training partner!
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