Joshua Kalapos
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:18:00
Qualifying Race: 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon
Date of Birth
02/19/98
Age on Race Day
25
Current Residence
Boston, MA
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
High School
Mt. Lebanon High School
Current Affiliation
Boston Athletic Association
Profession
Software Engineer
Marathon PB
2:18:00
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
2
College(s)
Carnegie Mellon University
Career Highlights
2019 UAA Indoor 5,000m Champion
Family
Parents Tom and Maria Kalapos. Three younger siblings: Isaac (24), Grace (21) and Lydia Kalapos (16).
Greatest Accomplishment
Qualifying for this race
Interesting Story
I broke my fibula and dislocated my ankle in late 2019. I had three surgeries as a result and it took a long time to recoup. So I'm thankful to not just run but still compete without being held back by injury.
Favorite Book
Anna Karenina
Favorite Movie
Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
Favorite TV Show/Series
Andor
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Eating a meal and then taking a long nap
Favorite Breakfast
Pancakes, bacon and eggs
Favorite Motivational Quote
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison
Favorite Running Memory
Some friends and I during the summer of 2019 did a daytrip to Yosemite to run the Clouds Rest Trail. The trail is at 10,000 feet of elevation so it was more of a hike/run. We were definitely a bit under-prepared with water and food but still it was a challenge and the view of the entire valley at the end was rewarding.
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