Luke Puskedra
QT: 2:17:53
Residence: Eugene, OR
Hometown: Ogden, UT
College: University of Oregon
Age on Race Day: 29
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2017
Marathon Best: 2:10
Social Handles: Instagram - @luke_puskedra Twitter - @lukepuskedra
Favorite inspirational quote: "If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great." - Tom Hanks
Favorite post-race indulgence: McDonald's
Go-to breakfast: Denny's steak and eggs
Of Note:
- Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams and owner of Puskedra Homes (Interior Design)
- Finished 4th at 2016 Trials, one spot from making Olympic team; also competed in 2012 Trials at 10,000m
- He and his wife, Trudie, have two daughters: Penelope (4) and Payton (2)
- Retired from competitive running in February 2019 but after he started running with a recreational group in Eugene, decided to give Trials another try
