Nick Caprario
QT: 2:16:06
Residence: Kansas City, MO
Hometown: Kearney, NE
College: University of Kansas
Age on Race Day: 31
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:16:06
Social handles: Instagram - @caprarion
Favorite inspirational quote: "Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart." - Steve Jobs
Favorite song to run to: Lake Arrowhead - Nora En Pure
Favorite TV show: That '70s Show
Of note:
- Product Designer at Populous
- Found his two passions, running and art, early. Says both are humbling and challenging and balance each other well
- In 2013, his mom was diagnosed with leukemia. She is in remission. He calls it "an unfortunate but valuable reminder that we're all here temporarily so why not go for it"
