Tori Parkinson
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:32:35
Qualifying Race: 2023 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
01/12/95
Age on Race Day
29
Current Residence
Lehi, UT
Hometown
Wellsville, UT
High School
Mountain Crest High School
Profession
Industrial Hygienist/Ergonomist at Texas Instruments
Marathon PB
2:32:35
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Utah State University
Career Highlights
74th, 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships; qualified and competed in NCAA Pre-national Championships in the steeplechase 3 years in a row (2014-2016)
Family
I love spending time with my parents and my one younger brother along with my boyfriend and pets. I have three cats and one Golden Retriever. I'm very passionate about my job as an industrial hygienist and ergonomist. I enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking and camping!
Greatest Accomplishment
Qualifying for the Olympic Trials and earning my Masters degree in Public Health
Interesting Story
Qualifying and training for the Olympic trials has been a major test for me. I work full time in an office and was also in school for my masters degree when I qualified. Balancing my time among work, my relationship, buying a home, finishing school, other responsibilities and running has pushed me more than I ever thought possible and I’m honestly so proud of the person it forced me to become!
Favorite Book
Harry Potter
Favorite Movie
27 Dresses
Favorite TV Show/Series
New Girl
Favorite Song
Grand by Kane Brown
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Tacos
Favorite Breakfast
Breakfast Skillet
Favorite Motivational Quote
"The pain of running relieves the pain of living."
Favorite Running Memory
Running with my team in college! Best time of my life!
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