Joseph (JP) P Trojan
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:16:21
Qualifying Race: Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon
Date of Birth
08/13/97
Age on Race Day
26
Current Residence
Edina, MN
Hometown
Cleveland, OH
High School
University School
Current Affiliation
Minnesota Distance Elite
Profession
Attorney
Marathon PB
2:16
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
College of William and Mary, Syracuse University (law school)
Career Highlights
2nd, 2023 Project 13.1; 11th, 2022 USATF 10 Mile Championships; 21st, 2021 NCAA Championships, 10,000m; 4th, 2021 ACC Indoor Championships 5,000m; ACC Champion in cross country, 5,000m and 10,000m
Family
My mom's name is Sherri Trojan. Hey, Mom!
Greatest Accomplishment
I'm just happy to be running and living the dream.
Interesting Story
I think that I may be the only lawyer running the Trials. It was certainly tough being in the NCAA and law school.
Favorite Book
China Watcher: Confessions of a Peking Tom
Favorite Movie
Get Smart
Favorite TV Show/Series
Friends (this one is for coach Bell)
Favorite Song
Minnesota by Lil Yachty
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
A nap
Favorite Breakfast
I've snuck a few Pop-Tarts in
Favorite Motivational Quote
"My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."- Forrest Gump
Favorite Running Memory
My high school coach, Bobby Moldovan, took us on a run in the middle of a huge downpour. The team was not excited to get soaked; however, my coach made it a blast. We went along the Chagrin River, pelted by rain and fording mud streams. Despite getting drenched we had a blast and came home to our parents caked in mud.
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