Taylor Dare
QT: 2:42:21
Residence: Fort Worth, TX
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
College: Texas Christian University
Age on Race Day: 27
Affiliation: Fort Worth Distance Project
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:42:21
Social Handles: Instagram - @taylorlaurendare
Favorite inspirational quote: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." - James 1:2-4
Favorite post-race indulgence: Frozen yogurt with ALL the toppings
Favorite movie: Steel Magnolias
Of Note:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at University of North Texas Health Science Center
- Was treated in high school for an eating disorder and did not compete in college
- Finished third in her first marathon, the 2016 Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth
- Missed her first attempt at OTQ for 2020 by just eight seconds
