Brian Collett
Age Group
25-29
Sports Bio
I’ve been playing sports since I was five years old, originally playing soccer, though in addition when I was younger I played baseball and basketball as well. When I was a sophomore in high-school (in 2000) I decided to get into running to serve as conditioning between soccer seasons, and joined the cross country and track teams. After soccer lost its appeal I did cross country and track in college, having a blast and racing my heart out. After graduating in ’06, I decided to keep running, having really enjoyed it. I decided to continue to race in 5Ks and 10Ks, given I had done a few during college and really liked the distance. Nowadays I continue to hit a ton of races all over the bay area, constantly challenging myself and others to see what we’re all capable of.
Highlights of past season(s)
- Winning 24 of 48 races outright for 2011.
- Taking 1st place at the Zombie Runner Half Marathon in Los Gatos and setting a new course record in the process. Not bad for my first ever Half.
- Taking 5th Overall, 3 Man and 1st in Age Division for the Nike Women's Marathon, my first ever marathon.
Favorite race experience
Winning the first ever Thin Air Distance Festival, a series of four races (10K, 11K, 10 Mile, 5K) over a four day period in the hills of Lake Tahoe. Each course was rather challenging, and while I was drained by the end, it ended up being a great trip.
Worst race experience
The first year I did Bay to Breakers was the year it rained heavily, and I was under-prepared for it, wearing only a cotton shirt and simple shorts. To make matters worse my Mom, who was walking the course, had our Bart tickets, meaning I had to wait for her to finish. Considering we finish right near the ocean, and the massive winds that accompanied the rain, I can't remember a time I felt more miserable.
One unique or interesting fact about you or your life
In addition to racing, I'm also a good karaoke singer. You can find me at the Shattuck Down Low most Tuesdays, where me and a host of regulars get up and rock out!
Best training advice ever received
"Know thyself." Know what you can and cannot do, and then try to improve upon that.
