Whitney Macon
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:32:48
Qualifying Race: 2022 NN Rotterdam Marathon
Date of Birth
02/06/93
Age on Race Day
30
Current Residence
Blowing Rock, NC
Hometown
Asheville, NC
High School
Asheville Christian Academy
Current Affiliation
ZAP Endurance
Profession
Part-time Customer Service
Marathon PB
2:32:48
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Harvard University, University of New Mexico
Career Highlights
2015 NCAA Cross Country Team Champion; 40th, 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon
Family
My husband Riley is the head cross-country coach at MIT. He ran for the University of Minnesota. I grew up in a large family with four siblings, all of whom ran cross country or track at some point in high school. I feel so loved and supported by my family.
Greatest Accomplishment
Becoming a professional runner
Interesting Story
I had Achilles surgery this year to repair a torn tendon and remove a Haglund's deformity. It has been the most challenging year for me in my entire running career. I am grateful for each step I get to take.
Favorite TV Show/Series
Parks and Recreation
Favorite Song
Try Everything - Shakira
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Ice cream
Favorite Breakfast
Granola with milk and a cappuccino
Favorite Motivational Quote
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." - 2 Corinthians 12:9
Favorite Running Memory
Every run with my teammates Tristin and Annmarie. Other top memory is winning the team NCAA Cross Country title with the Lady Lobos at UNM.
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