Tristin Van Ord
Women's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:25:58
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Date of Birth
10/03/94
Age on Race Day
29
Current Residence
Blowing Rock, NC
Hometown
Chapel Hill, NC
High School
Chapel Hill High School
Current Affiliation
Zap Endurance
Profession
Part-time coach
Marathon PB
2:25:58
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Appalachian State
Career Highlights
4th, 2023 Chevron Houston Marathon (top American); 9-time Sun Belt conference champion at Appalachian State
Family
My fiancé, Andrew Colley, is also competing in the Trials! I grew up with a single mom and 2 siblings.
Greatest Accomplishment
Being able to make a living by running is a dream and I’m so grateful I get to do this!
Interesting Story
My debut marathon in 2019 was a 2:40 and now I’ve run 2:25. It’s been a process but so worth it!
Favorite Book
Where the Crawdads Sing
Favorite Movie
Nacho Libre
Favorite TV Show/Series
Parks and Recreation
Favorite Song
Shrek soundtrack on repeat
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Fries with extra salt ketchup and seemingly ranch
Favorite Breakfast
Coffee
Favorite Motivational Quote
"The ceiling is the roof." - Michael Jordan
Favorite Running Memory
Meeting my fiancé
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