Brogan Austin
QT: 2:12:39
Residence: West Des Moines, IA
Hometown: Boone, IA
College: Drake University
Age on Race Day: 28
Affiliation: rabbit/Tinman Elite
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:12:39
Social handles: Instagram - @Brogan.Austin Twitter - @Brogan_Austin
Favorite inspirational quote: "Pain lasts a day, regret lasts a lifetime."
Favorite movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers
Of Note:
- IT Project Manager at Berkley Technology Services
- 2018 USATF Marathon Champion; calls winning the title after 7 years of sub-par performances the most rewarding thing that's ever happened to him
- Broke the course record at the 2018 CNO Financial Monumental Half Marathon in 1:02:39, for his first 2020 OTQ
- 39th in the 2016 Trials
- Loves to run after dark in Iowa during the holidays, seeing families sitting down to dinner amid Christmas lights, with a light snow falling
