Marcos Bailon
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:48
Qualifying Race: 2023 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
02/15/90
Age on Race Day
33
Current Residence
Phoenix, AZ
Hometown
Phoenix, AZ
High School
Alhambra High School
Current Affiliation
Rabbit/on
Profession
Quality control/Gatorade
Marathon PB
2:17:48
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Wichita State University
Career Highlights
Winner, 2023 La Jolla Half Marathon.
Family
My beautiful wife, Elida Bailon, supports my journey every day. Our oldest son, Leo Marcos (6) is my biggest competition. Our oldest daughter, Leyla (5), is my biggest fan. Our baby, Mia Rose, is a future Olympian.
Greatest Accomplishment
My biggest accomplishment has been balancing a busy home with running and working full-time. I have managed to reach my goal while working 50 hours a week and not sacrificing family time.
Interesting Story
Getting to the Trials has not been easy. I've had to balance running, life and work to get here. I've had to sacrifice sleep to make this happen. My typical work day begins at 2:40 a.m. to squeeze in my run, strength train and do rehab exercises all before 5 a.m. I start work at 6 a.m. and am usually done by 4:30 p.m. At home I try to spend as much quality time with my family as possible. I am usually in bed by 10 p.m. and sleep about 4.5 hours before I wake up and do it all over again!
Favorite Book
Endure
Favorite Movie
Anything Marvel related
Favorite TV Show/Series
The Office
Favorite Song
I prefer to listen to my feet striking the ground.
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Pizza and ice cream
Favorite Breakfast
Eggs, bacon and potatoes.
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Running never gets easier. You just get stronger."
Favorite Running Memory
Running in high school; it was always a good time surrounded by great friends and coaches.
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