Jeannette Faber
QT: 2:43:11
Residence: Portland, OR
Hometown: Haslett, MI
College: Grand Valley State University
Age on Race Day: 37
Affiliation: Portland Roses/New Balance
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2017
Marathon Best: 2:32:37
Social Handles: Instagram - @faberjeanette
Favorite inspirational quote: "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard ... is what makes it great." - A League of Their Own
Favorite book: The Color Purple
Favorite vacation spot: Antibes, France
Of Note:
- Marketplace Director at Unosquare, a software engineering company based out of the Pacific Northwest
- Competed in Trials in 2012 and 2016; finished 21st in 2016
- Member of Team USA at the 2013 World Championships Marathon in Moscow (placed 23rd)
- From 2004 to 2012 ran 13 consecutive PBs in the marathon; has competed in 22 marathons and has won 8 including Twin Cities in 2012 in 2:32:37
