Julia Kohnen
QT: 2:31:29
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
College: University of Southern Indiana
Age on Race Day: 27
Affiliation: Go! St. Louis Racing Team
Qualifying Race: Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:31:29
Social handles: Instagram - @juliakohnen5
Favorite inspirational quote: "The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking." - Mia Hamm
Favorite movie: She's The Man
Go-to breakfast: Toast with almond butter, banana, honey and granola.
Of Note:
- Field Technology Advocate at Panera Bread corporate office
- Didn't start running until fifth year of college; played soccer the first four years; won high school state titles in both soccer and basketball
- 4-time All-American in cross country and track in her fifth year, while studying for MBA; finished as runner-up at 2015 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships
