Kylie Pearse
QT: 2:43:02
Residence: Philadelphia, PA
Hometown: Malverne, NY
College: Bucknell University
Age on Race Day: 26
Affiliation: Philadelphia Runner Track Club
Qualifying Race: Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:43:92
Social handles: Instagram - @kylieemp
Favorite inspirational quote: "Being truly committed to a goal is a scary thing. There are no excuses to hide behind. There are no alternatives. Not many are comfortable going all in. Most never commit fully to an endeavor. But for those that do ...The few that put everything they have into a mission. Those that believe if they want something it's on them to go get it. Those willing to have a singular focus and vision. No shortcuts. Sacrifice. No fear of failure. It may take some time, but it's funny how things tend to work out in the end for them."
Go-to breakfast: Sunnyside-up eggs with turkey sausage and a biscuit
Favorite movie: Friends with Benefits
Of Note:
- Medical Malpractice Insurance Underwriter at Chubb
- Fiance, Christian Lupica, finished 5th in 60m hurdles at 2015 USATF Indoor Championships
- Aunt Amy, the only other runner in her family, anchored the winning high school 4x800m at the 1984 Penn Relays
- In 2017, developed 3 stress fractures in her tibia but finished as runner-up in Wineglass Marathon, her debut; goal was to break 3 hours and she ran 2:50:22
