Zach Herriott
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:15:42
Qualifying Race: 2022 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
06/25/93
Age on Race Day
30
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Hometown
Kansas City, KS
High School
Rockhurst High School
Current Affiliation
Bandit Running / Georgetown Running Club
Profession
Senior Delivery Manager at Yext Inc.
Marathon PB
2:15:42
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
University of Virginia
Career Highlights
16th, 2022 USATF Marathon Championships; 5th, 2023 Garry Bjorkland Half Marathon; 6th; 2023 USATF Club Cross Country Championships; UVA Record-holder, 10,000m (28:44); 2015-17 UVA Team Captain; 2017 NCAA Indoor Track All-American Indoor 5,000m.
Greatest Accomplishment
Qualifying for the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials - Marathon
Interesting Story
I quit running competitively after college in 2017. In 2020, after knee surgery and taking a few years off, I decided to get back in shape and see if I could take on the marathon. It took a long time and a lot of work, but eventually I got myself back in gear and aimed my sights at the 2024 Trials. By 2022 I was in good enough shape to qualify, and was able to get the standard early in the qualifying window after a failed first attempt. Getting myself back into competitive running shape again and hitting the standard while balancing the demands of my life and career was one of the most rewarding challenges of my life. I've really enjoyed my comeback tour and I'm excited for the Trials and beyond.
Favorite Book
Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
Favorite Movie
Interstellar
Favorite TV Show/Series
Mad Men
Favorite Song
Dance With Me by Kevin de Vries
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Scotch and a cigar, but only if I ran well
Favorite Breakfast
Bacon, egg, & cheese on everything bagel
Favorite Motivational Quote
"You're driving with the Driving Crooner, baby!"
Favorite Running Memory
Winning the 2010 Missouri High School Cross Country State Championship. The year before, I finished 26th and missed All-State by one spot. I was so disappointed, so I made it my goal to win state the following year. I trained as hard as I possibly could and achieved my goal. I learned so much about discipline and hard work during that time, and winning state gave me the confidence to keep setting my goals high for the rest of my running career.
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