Raquel Rios-Reed
QT: 2:44:49
Residence: Wichita, KS
Hometown: Wichita, KS
College: Southwestern College
Age on Race Day: 44
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2017
Marathon Best: 2:42:08
Social Handles: Twitter - @runrockyrun
Favorite inspirational quote: "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that can not fly."
Favorite book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Go-to breakfast: Oatmeal and coffee
Of Note:
- Co-Owner of First Gear Running Company
- Has qualified for the marathon Trials three times. Two weeks before the 2012 Trials, she got a stress fracture in her big toe but was in best shape of life so ran anyway. In 2016 Trials, she ran halfway on what turned out to be a broken foot; her brother carried her back to the medical tent. Goal in 2020 is to make it to starting line healthy
- Has two daughters: Maya (19) and Elise (16)
- Favorite running memory is Meb Keflezighi kissing her on cheek as she crossed finish line of 2016 Boston Marathon
