Andrew McCann
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:11
Qualifying Race: 2022 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
06/15/88
Age on Race Day
35
Current Residence
Westerly, RI
Hometown
Fayetteville, NY
High School
Fayetteville-Manlius High School
Profession
Global Product Manager, Performance Footwear @ New Balance
Marathon PB
2:17:11
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Career Highlights
Top American finisher at 2022 TCS London Marathon (17th)
Family
No children, but I'm a very present uncle, brother, son and friend.
Greatest Accomplishment
I'm most proud of some of the introspective work I've done over the past few years that has led to a better understanding of self and a restored love for running and competing after a 10-year hiatus.
Interesting Story
After competing in college and for a year post-collegiately, I had become jaded with the sport. It was the sole way I defined my identity, a self-imposed pressure that proved too great for me to uphold. I stopped running almost completely for 10 years, despite working in the industry for several of the major footwear and apparel brands (I have been at New Balance for the past 6.5 years). I returned to the sport when I decided to run my first marathon. In training, I discovered a new relationship with running that was focused on love for the process, all that the sport gives to me (patience, presence, gratitude), and less about results. In reframing my mindset, I won that marathon, and have been competitively running ever since.
Favorite Book
'A Man Without A Country' by Kurt Vonnegut
Favorite Movie
The Royal Tenenbaums/Hell or High Water
Favorite TV Show/Series
Detroiters
Favorite Song
Desperados Under the Eaves by Warren Zevon
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
A nice DIPA from Trillium/Tree House/Other Half
Favorite Breakfast
Corned Beef Hash/Eggs/French Toast and a coffee
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Start fast, and keep goin'" - My grandfather, Henry McCann's, advice to me before all of my races growing up.
Favorite Running Memory
The entirety of the 2004 Fayetteville Manlius High School cross country season. We had a special group of teammates and coaches that accomplished some pretty incredible things, all with the support of our family and community.
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