Current Residence
    Richmond, VA
     
    
    
    High School
    Oakton High School
     
    
    
    Profession
    = PR = Run & Walk by Keira D'Amato
     
    
    
    
    
    First Trials qualification
    No
     
    
    
    Number of attempts to qualify
    1
     
    
    College(s)
    American University
     
    
    Career Highlights
    American Record-holder in the half marathon (66:39); former American Record-holder in the marathon (2:19:12); World Best time for women-only 10 Mile (51:23); Hall of Fame for American University and Oakton High School
     
    
    Family
    Married to Air Force Lt. Col Anthony D'Amato; 2 kids: Thomas (9), Quin (7) A large D'Amato and Carlstrom family contingent will be present on race day! Team D'Amato!!!
     
    
    Greatest Accomplishment
    Thomas + Quin
     
    
    Interesting Story
    I quit running for almost 10 years before taking to the roads again in 2017 to chase after some unfinished business. A lot changed over 10 years... the biggest change, the creation and formation of Team D'Amato!
     
    
    Favorite Book
    Whatever my kids are reading
     
    
    
    Favorite TV Show/Series
    Survivor
     
    
    Favorite Song
    Most days I choose podcasts over music
     
    
    Favorite Post-race Indulgence
    Root Beer Floats
     
    
    Favorite Breakfast
    Oatmeal
     
    
    Favorite Motivational Quote
    BANANAS!
     
    
    Favorite Running Memory
    1. Crossing the finish line at the Chevron Houston Marathon and my family catching me in their arms; 2. Crossing the finish line at the World Championship Marathon in 2022 and Sara Hall and Emma Bates catching me in their arms. (I need a lot of catching, apparently.)