Malcolm Richards
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:16:15
Qualifying Race: 2022 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
10/12/82
Age on Race Day
41
Current Residence
Sacramento, CA
Hometown
Minneapolis, MN
High School
Minneapolis South High School
Current Affiliation
West Valley Track Club
Profession
Teacher, Sierra Oaks K-8
Marathon PB
2:13:29
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2012, 2016, 2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
St. Olaf College
Career Highlights
Champions, 2023 USATF Club Cross Country 40+ Championship (individual and team); 4-time qualifier, U.S. Olympic Team Trials- Marathon; top-20 finish, 2016 Trials; 6th, 2017 USATF Marathon Championships; All-American, NCAA D III cross country.
Family
My wife, Danielle Domenichelli, is Sacramento Running Association Sport Development Director and an accomplished runner! We have a son, Oliver (6 months old).
Greatest Accomplishment
I guess I would combine the three domains, and say that my goals are to be my best self as a husband, dad, teacher and runner; and if I can accomplish that I'll be happy!
Interesting Story
I suppose I would cite my longevity in the sport of running, and perseverance through some of life's challenges, including losing two brothers within the last six years. I have had my share of ups and downs, but feel proud of continuing to train at a high level while also being a new father, full-time teacher and 40+ years old!
Favorite Book
Where the Wild Things Are
Favorite Movie
I remember really liking The Usual Suspects and The Shawshank Redemption in my formative years.
Favorite TV Show/Series
The Wire and Flight of the Conchords
Favorite Song
I don't listen to music when I run
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Doughnuts, especially an apple fritter
Favorite Breakfast
Pancakes or a breakfast burrito
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Keep going."
Favorite Running Memory
Winning our regional cross-country meet my senior year of college and sharing in that exultant moment with teammates.
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