Caroline Cole
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:36:09
Qualifying Race: 2023 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
02/05/95
Age on Race Day
28
Current Residence
Nashville, TN
Hometown
Nashville, TN
High School
Franklin Christian Academy
Current Affiliation
Tracksmith
Profession
Personal Trainer/Coach CC Fitness
Marathon PB
2:36:09
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Trevecca Nazarene University
Career Highlights
6th, 2022 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon; 5th, 2023 Project 13.1; 13th, 2023 Grandmas Marathon; first college athlete at Trevecca to individually qualify for nationals (DII cross country 2015); still have records in the 1,500m, 1 mile, 3,000m, 5000m at Trevecca.
Family
I am married to my best friend, David! We have been married for five years. David is an accountant for a medical company and is my biggest supporter. He has become an avid golfer on the weekends. We love hiking, spending time with friends and our church community. I was raised by two amazing parents (Brian and Karen) who were also very competitive athletes and encouraged me and my brother to live healthy lives. My brother and his wife (Ben and Erica) and their two sons live in North Carolina, where Ben is a pharmacist.
Greatest Accomplishment
Qualifying for these Trials
Interesting Story
In 2019, my father passed away. He was my biggest fan and the #1 person I would go to for wisdom. Our family has had to walk very difficult roads even after my father's passing. However, our family can continue to help others through our story. Losing my father pushed me even more to try to go after lofty goals in life (like qualifying for the Olympic Trials). This life is a gift, so go after big dreams!
Favorite Book
To Kill A Mockingbird
Favorite Movie
Gladiator
Favorite TV Show/Series
Survivor
Favorite Song
All These Things That I've Done - The Killers
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Nachos
Favorite Breakfast
Yogurt, Homemade Granola, Fruit & a big spoon full of Peanut Butter
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance, character, and character, hope." - Romans 5:3-5
Favorite Running Memory
Crossing the line of my first marathon in 2022!
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