Brian Shrader
QT: 2:13:27
Residence: Boston, MA
Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ
College: Northern Arizona University
Age on Race Day: 28
Affiliation: Saucony
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:13:27
Social Handles: Instagram - @b_shrader
Favorite inspirational quote: "It is necessary to dig deep within oneself to discover that hidden grain of steel … called will." - Ryan Shay
Go-to breakfast: White chocolate chip pancakes
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air
Of Note:
- 2016 Olympic Trials finalist at 5000 meters
- Won 2014 US 12km National Championship in an American record (34:11)
- A favorite running memory is running to top of Humphreys Peak in Flagstaff with friends and having to scramble down in the dark: "It's the simple running memories that are truly why most of us are in this sport"
