Paxton Smith
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:24
Qualifying Race: 2022 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
02/13/98
Age on Race Day
25
Current Residence
Miami, FL
Hometown
Highlands Ranch, CO
High School
Mountain Vista High School
Profession
8th Grade Middle School English Teacher
Marathon PB
2:17:24
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
University of Colorado
Career Highlights
Ran for two cross country Pac-12 Championship teams (2019, 2021); 4th (2018) and 3rd (2019) NCAA Cross Country Championship teams; qualified for the 2022 NCAA West Preliminary Round (10,000m)
Family
My parents, Steve and Karen, have dedicated their lives to raising my brother Alex and me. I owe and dedicate any success in my life to the two of them.
Greatest Accomplishment
The ability to serve my students every day with enriching curriculum, lessons and after-school activities.
Favorite Book
1984
Favorite Movie
Forrest Gump
Favorite TV Show/Series
Rick and Morty
Favorite Song
Piano Man
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Craft beer
Favorite Breakfast
Cereal
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open your soul of windows to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it." - Marcus Aurelius, Stoic Philosopher
Favorite Running Memory
Hugging my parents, teammates and coaches after a successful day at the 2018 NCAA Cross Country Championships
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