Jennifer Bergman
QT: 2:34:37
Residence: Boulder, CO
Hometown: Sam Jose, CA
College: University of Arizona
Age on Race Day: 28
Affiliation: Roots Running
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:42:00
Social handles: Instagram - @jenbergy16 Twitter - @Jenbergy
Favorite inspirational quote: "Breathe in strength, breathe out gratitude."
Favorite book: The Now Effect
Favorite post-race indulgence: Peanut butter balls
Of Note:
- Brand Manager for FlipBelt
- 3rd in 10,000m at 2011 NCAA Championships
- Dad got her into running when she was 11 years old because she wasn't good at any other sports
- After running a 2:42 in 2017 she quit job and traveled through South America for 4 months; needed a break from competitive running but fell in love with it again while traveling and decided to moved to Boulder to train
- Finished 61st in 2016 Trials after being seeded 188th
