Heather Oliva
QT: 2:44:35
Residence: San Antonio, TX
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
College: Baylor University
Age on Race Day: 29
Qualifying Race: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:44:00
Social handles: Instagram - @heather_oliva1
Favorite inspirational quote: “Simply that “run to win” isn’t about finishing first, but about getting the best out of yourself.” -Meb Keflezighi
Favorite movie: Heavyweights
Favorite book: 26 Marathons - Meb Keflezighi
Go-to breakfast: Oatmeal
Of Note:
- Personal trainer for Lifetime Fitness
- Dropped out of first two marathons with injuries; decided to coach herself
- Considers having her son (now 3 1/2) as her #1 accomplishment; during 10-year struggle with an eating disorder she was told she wouldn't be able to have children
