Katie Ruhlman
QT: 2:44:23
Residence: Dayton, OH
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
College: Cedarville University
Age on Race Day: 30
Affiliation: Runners Plus Elite
Qualifying Race: Chevron Houston Marathon 2020
Marathon Best: 2:44:23
Favorite inspirational quote: "I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help come from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth" - Psalm 121:1-2
Favorite song to run to: Highway to Oblivion
Favorite book: Let Your Mind Run - Deena Kastor
Of Note:
- Nurse Practitioner at Kettering Health Network Primary Care Sugarcreek; Assistant Coach of Women's Distance Program at Cedarville University
- Ran college cross-country with her now-husband, Kevin
- Father was her first running partner; would take her to the track to run a few laps when she was only 6 years old and when she got older he'd wake her up before dawn for early runs
- 2019 Emerald City Half Marathon Champion; 2017 and 2018 Stone Steps 50K Champion, and course record-holder
