Heather Kampf
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:36:30
Qualifying Race: 2023 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
01/19/87
Age on Race Day
37
Current Residence
Minneapolis, MN
Hometown
Inver Grove Heights, MN
High School
Rosemount High School
Current Affiliation
Mill City Running
Profession
Operations and Client Services at financial advisory firm
Marathon PB
2:36:30
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2008 (800m), 2012 (800/1500m), 2016 (1500m), 2021 (1500m)
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
University of Minnesota
Career Highlights
4-time USATF Road Mile Champion; 2006 NCAA Indoor Champion, 800m; 9-time All-American; contributed to six Big Ten Team Titles for the Gophers
Family
Fur children Ellie (shepherd mix) and Dewey (Pomeranian). Partner Nate trained for my first marathon with me; believed it was possible for me to qualify for my 5th Trials in a much longer event even more than I did.
Greatest Accomplishment
Remaining resilient in the face of adversity, whether it be my infamous 2008 Big Ten 600m race, where I fell with 200m to go and came back to win my heat, or remaining hopeful through the journey of a divorce, advocating for the life I thought I deserved and openly sharing my experience to help others going through similar circumstances feel less alone.
Interesting Story
From 2008 to 2024, I qualified for five Olympic Trials, but I think it’s funny the distance I’m running in Orlando is more than 50 times the race distance of my first Trials appearance in the 800m.
Favorite Book
My favorite is whatever I just read … excited to read “The Book of Delights” next.
Favorite Movie
Seabiscuit, Pitch Perfect
Favorite TV Show/Series
Game of Thrones
Favorite Song
Paint the Town Red
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Root beer or chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Breakfast
Splitting sweet and savory with a friend- pancakes and a good hash
Favorite Motivational Quote
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” - Steve Prefontaine
Favorite Running Memory
All my favorite running memories are running in big groups, outside in nature, swapping stores and barely noticing the miles clip by.
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