Lauren Perkins
QT: 2:42:55
Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Hometown: Northborough, MA
College: Hamilton College
Age on Race Day: 37
Affiliation: Distance Project NYC
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:42:55
Social Handles: Instagram - @lpgongju Twitter - @laurenperk
Favorite inspirational quote: "The mind is everything. What you think, you become." - Buddha
Favorite song to run to: Diamonds by Rihanna
Go-to breakfast: French toast or pancakes with a side of turkey bacon
Of Note:
- Chief Operating Officer, Great Oaks Foundation (a charter schools organization)
- Helped create Distance Project NYC, a group of competitive women who work full-time. At least a half dozen members are in the Trials
- "At 37 years old, I think it's incredible that I am still able to improve as a runner"
