Spencer L Bossi-Johnson
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:15
Qualifying Race: 2022 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
03/20/95
Age on Race Day
28
Current Residence
San Diego, CA
Hometown
Bristol, CT
High School
Bristol Central High School
Current Affiliation
Lane Zero Athletics Club
Profession
Senior Content Strategist at DEPT
Marathon PB
2:17:15
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
3
College(s)
Marist College
Career Highlights
Winner, 2021 San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon; 11th, 2023 USATF Cross Country Championships on first-place team; qualified for USATF Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 10,000m; member of 2nd-place team at 2016 MAAC Cross Country Championships
Family
I'm married to Lauren Bossi-Johnson. We grew up together, going to middle school and high school, and eventually moved to San Diego after college in 2018. I also have a twin brother, Connor Johnson; an older brother, Joe Johnson; and my parents, Ken Johnson and Elizabeth Lefrancois.
Greatest Accomplishment
My biggest accomplishment was 2022, when I got to marry my wife, Lauren, who is my #1 supporter for all of my personal, professional and running goals; traveled abroad for the first time, going to France and later racing in the BMW Berlin Marathon; and qualifying for the Trials at CIM with my teammate, Kellen Blumberg, where we ran nearly every mile together step-for-step.
Favorite Book
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Favorite TV Show/Series
Monk
Favorite Song
Northern Attitude by Noah Kahan
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Any vegan-baked good
Favorite Running Memory
Winning the 2023 USATF Club Cross Country Championships. When I first joined the team, we placed 32nd overall in 2019, and each year we continued to improve, finally taking home the gold in 2023. This was the first time a San Diego team won the title since 1976.
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