Polina Carlson
QT: 2:38:33
Residence: Kailua, HI
Hometown: Sochi, Russia
College: University of West Alabama; Hawaii Pacific University
Age on Race Day: 32
Affiliation: Tracksmith
Qualifying Race: Chevron Houston Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:35:41
Social Handles: Instagram - @tempolina Twitter - @polinaruns
Favorite inspirational quote: "Some days you have it and some days you don't. Enjoy the days it feels easy and grind the days that it doesn't. Don't be hard on yourself, it's all part of the process."
Favorite song to run to: LIFE by Beckah Shae
Favorite book: Open by Andre Agassi
Of Note:
- CAD Manager at Roth Ecological Design
- Played tennis for UWA; coach noticed that she could outrun everyone at practice and suggested she work out with cross country team
- Was once directed off course at a half marathon; ran an extra mile but still won women's division.
- 2-time winner of XTERRA Trail World Championship 21K
