Sam Geha
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:25
Qualifying Race: 2022 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
12/12/95
Age on Race Day
28
Current Residence
New York City, NY
Hometown
Savannah, GA
Current Affiliation
Dashing Whippets Running Team
Profession
Business Strategy Analyst at Citi Global Wealth Investments
Marathon PB
2:17:25
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Elon University
Career Highlights
Qualifying for the Trials at the 2022 Grandma's Marathon; finishing my first NYC Marathon in November 2022; running my half marathon PB of 1:04:27 at the 2020 Mortgage Network Half Marathon in Hardeeville, S.C.; breaking 2:20 in the marathon for the first time at the 2021 Strider BQ Marathon Invitational in Chesapeake, VA; my marathon debut and finishing 10th overall at the 2019 Philadelphia Marathon.
Family
I live in New York with my wife, Sarah. I'm a triplet: my two brothers are Andrew and Jared. I also have an awesome younger sister, Maddie. Special shoutout to my parents Hilary and Oliver, and to Pieter, Anne, and Emma, my incredible father-, mother-, and sister-in-law!
Greatest Accomplishment
Getting married to Sarah in May 2023.
Interesting Story
Qualifying for the Trials came after the toughest marathon training cycle I'd ever experienced. I was working full-time in a new demanding job, studying to complete an MS in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University, battling recurring injuries and working with shorter mileage and fewer workouts over fewer weeks than I was used to. But I trusted the training nevertheless and it all paid off in the race of my life. My coach, Tomilyn Thornberry, and I worked harder than ever to yield nearly a 2-minute PR and qualify comfortably under the standard.
Favorite Book
The Undercover Economist
Favorite Movie
Interstellar
Favorite TV Show/Series
Mad Men
Favorite Song
If It Takes a Lifetime (Jason Isbell)
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Bacon cheeseburger and a beer
Favorite Breakfast
A fresh everything bagel with just the right amount of cream cheese and lox.
Favorite Running Memory
Qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Trials!
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