Jason Salyer
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:19
Qualifying Race: 2022 California International Marathon
Date of Birth
09/02/90
Age on Race Day
33
Current Residence
Tipp City, OH
Hometown
Tipp City, OH
High School
Tippecanoe High School
Current Affiliation
Dayton Track Club
Profession
Business Analyst
Marathon PB
2:17:19
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Bowling Green State University
Career Highlights
2-time Air Force Marathon Champion (2022,2023); Toledo Glass City Marathon course record-holder (2023); 2023 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Champion; 2nd, 2022 Columbus Marathon
Family
My wife is Megan and we have three pets: Syd, Ozzy and Penelope. My parents are Jim and Amy, and steparents are Brad and Nina. I have six siblings: Michael, Bradley, Katie, Anna, Alex and Jesse; plus an aunt and uncle, Trish and Steve.
Greatest Accomplishment
The combination of running at a high level, having a successful career and having a hot wife.
Interesting Story
Not running from July 2020 through June 2021, gaining 35 pounds, and then qualifying for the Trials in December of 2022.
Favorite Book
Harry Potter Series
Favorite Movie
Gladiator
Favorite TV Show/Series
Lost
Favorite Song
Lose Yourself
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Ice Cream
Favorite Breakfast
Not much of a breakfast person
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Don’t settle. You got this. Relax. Next level. Form, focus, foot strike. Let’s go."
Favorite Running Memory
When I beat Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Galen Rupp, Scott Fauble, and CJ Albertson at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
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