Bailey Drewes
QT: 2:40:09
Residence: Ithaca, NY
Hometown: Bemidji, MN
College: The College of Saint Benedict
Age on Race Day: 26
Affiliation: Tracksmith
Qualifying Race: Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:40:09
Social Handles: Instagram - @123heybails
Favorite Inspirational Quote: "Life is a daring adventure towards an unknown future. Its beauty depends on how much you enjoy the journey." -Debasish Mridha
Favorite song to run to: Gives You Hell by All American Rejects
Go-to breakfast: Avocado, salsa and spicy gochujang sauce on Heidelberg toast with a side of scrambled eggs and coffee!
Of Note:
- Clinical Research Coordinator for the Cornell Ovary Lab in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University
- Says she hopes the fact that she never qualified for a state meet in high school or for DIII nationals in college will inspire young people to keep pushing and enjoy the process
- A favorite memory is running her first 5K with her dad in Lake Bemidji State Park when she was 10
