Mason Jones
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:15:54
Qualifying Race: 2023 CNO Financial Idianapolis Monumental Marathon
Date of Birth
10/16/98
Age on Race Day
25
Current Residence
Colorado Springs, CO
Hometown
Titusville, FL
High School
Titusville High School
Marathon PB
2:15:54
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Florida Southern College
Career Highlights
3-time NCAA D II Cross Country National Championships qualifier; 1-time NCAA D II Outdoor Track and Field Championships qualifier; 2-time Sunshine State Conference Champion
Family
My parents are Robert and Carrie Jones. I am the second-oldest child of five: Madison (26), Me(25), Mallory(24), Malachi(22), Max(20). My family has always been supportive and come to cheer me on whenever I race.
Greatest Accomplishment
I have been blessed to use running to meet people who have become great friends and also be able to travel to country to experience new things.
Interesting Story
My favorite running memory is running D II Cross Country Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA. We qualified as a team and had a great time hanging out and competing together.
Favorite Book
The Holy Bible
Favorite Movie
Real Steel
Favorite TV Show/Series
One Piece
Favorite Song
Can’t Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Coke and Skittles
Favorite Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Favorite Motivational Quote
"No matter how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal."
Favorite Running Memory
I recently moved to Colorado Springs to train for the marathon. I got a job at Beacon Building Products and worked 50 hours a week to afford living on my own. I woke up around 4:45 a.m. to get my first run in, went to work from 7 a.m.-5p.m., then ran again after work. I averaged 85-100 miles a week leading up to my debut marathon in Indianapolis and was able to qualify for the Trials.
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