Gina Rouse
QT: 2:38:44
Residence: Knoxville, TN
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
College: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Age on Race Day: 40
Affiliation: Knoxville Endurance
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:38:44
Social Handles: Instagram - @Rouse.gina
Favorite inspirational quote: My dad always says, “those that aim high usually do better.”
Favorite song to run to: Even Though by Micah Tyler
Favorite road race you've run: Knoxville Expo 10K, with her dad
Of Note:
- Homemaker and mother of 3
- Has masters in nursing and plans to return to that someday
- Missed the 2016 Trials due to surprise baby girl #3
- Married to competitive marathoner Matt Rouse; they have 3 daughters, 8, 7 and 4 1/2, who are all involved in their own ways in running; the 7-year-old has her own clipboard and whistle and counts hill repeats for mom
- Has won her hometown marathon the last four years
