Hailey Bowes
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:35:36
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of American Chicago Marathon
Date of Birth
02/08/99
Age on Race Day
24
Current Residence
Arlington Heights, IL
Hometown
Arlington Heights, IL
High School
John Hersey High School
Current Affiliation
Nameless TC
Profession
Animal Care Specialist
Marathon PB
2:35:36
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Ohio University
Career Highlights
22nd, 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (11th American); Winner, Trials for Miles 5K and Hidden Gem Half Marathon; 3rd, Indy 500 Mini Marathon; 6th, Shamrock Shuffle; 6-time All-MAC
Family
Jeff (62) and Mindy (58) Bowes are my parents. They are my biggest supporters and training partners. They spent many weekends dealing with the heat, rain, storms and snow biking with me during my long runs mid-marathon training. I have an older sister, Justine, (28) as well.
Greatest Accomplishment
Learning to navigate being a marine biologist stranded in the Midwest by becoming an animal care specialist at the Shedd Aquarium working with the sea otters and penguins in the marine mammal department.
Interesting Story
Once, in college, I heard there was a black bear rumored to be on one of my team's hilliest routes. Being the animal lover I am, I tricked everyone into running that route every other day for a week in hopes to find the bear. Sadly, I never saw the bear but I did give us all a hell of an elevation training week ... I did the same thing a month later hoping to see a bobcat.
Favorite Book
I Hunt Killers Trilogy
Favorite Movie
Live Action Scooby Doo or Scott Pilgrim
Favorite TV Show/Series
Psych
Favorite Song
Want me - Baby Queen
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Pizza
Favorite Breakfast
French Toast
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Just run faster, it's not that hard." - My Mother
Favorite Running Memory
My favorite running memory is placing 5th in the 5,000m at my indoor conference meet. I was just starting to gain my confidence in running back after a tough two years prior. After coming off of a cross-country season high I was worried I wouldn't be able to pull it together again during indoor season. That was the first race I felt like I had total control and knew exactly what I needed to do to get the job done. I felt strong and confident for the first time in so long. It really helped re-spark my love for running all over again.
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