Dawn Grunnagle
QT: 2:33:14
Residence: Dallas, TX
Hometown: Green Bay, WI
College: Texas Tech University, University of Houston
Age on Race Day: 42
Affiliation: Nike
Qualifying Race: BMW Berlin Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:33:14
Social Handles: Instagram/Twitter - @dawngrunnagle
Favorite inspirational quote: "What you want to be eventually, you must be every day. With practice, the quality of your deeds gets down to your soul." - Frank Crane
Favorite song to run to: Eye of the Tiger
Favorite post-race indulgence: Salty sweet potato fries and pumpkin cheesecake
Of Note:
- Elementary School Teacher; Owner/Founder of SpeedKIDZ, Youth Speed/Agility and Training Programs
- Has been married to husband, Harry, for 10 years; together they have a 110 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback named Gunnar
- Green Bay Packer fan; trained every day on the "frozen tundra" of that small city
- Has completed 5 out of 6 World Marathon Majors; 2-time gold medalist at the 2019 World Masters Athletics Championships
- Finished 126th in 2016 Trials; competed in 2012 Trials at 1500m
