Katie Murphy
Age Group
25-29
Sports Bio
Ran the mile in my PE class and got hooked. I always used running to stay in shape for soccer, but after 3 years of successful high school running and a coach that believed in me. I decided to go to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to run cross country and track. College running lead to a BIg West Champion ring, a few plaques and amazing bond with teammates. However I was not done running when I left Cal Poly jumped into the bigger, longer races, and now I find myself loving the endurance side of running and the challenging myself to see what I really can do. I am hoping that as I teach kids to be active that my love for running and life can get them hooked into living an active life too.
Highlights of past season(s)
2010
Hook and Ladder
Cascade Crest 100 Mile Race
NYC Marathon '10 3:07
2011
Hook and Ladder 10k
Western States 100 Mile Race under 24 hours!
Primos 1/2 Marathon 1:23 PR
Favorite race experience
Toss up between NYC Marathon, Western States 100, or the Hook and Ladder. Non stop being, to the thrill of states, to the cute firemen...
Worst race experience
3 miler. Just when I felt warm-up the race was over.
One unique or interesting fact about you or your life
I also say that when my Dad passed away, God gave me a pair of running shoes to overcome and press on.
Best training advice ever received
"Belive in yourself and feel the pain" - Tim Hunter "Press on." -Don Busboom
