Tyler Pence
QT: 2:15:39
Residence: Springfield, IL
Hometown: Springfield, IL
College: University of Southern Indiana
Age on Race Day: 26
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:15:39
Social Handles: Instagram - @tylerjpence Twitter - @T_pence3
Favorite inspirational quote: "Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses." - Kobe Bryant
Favorite book: The Alchemist
Favorite post-race indulgence: Pizza and beer
Of Note:
- Head Cross Country and Track Coach at The University of Illinois, Springfield
- Considers sticking with the sport after many injuries - stress fractures, knee surgeries, torn tendons - his #1 accomplishment
- Coaching has been a major turning point in his running career. Being surrounded by young motivated athletes every day has pushed him to become better as a runner and as a person
- 2-time NCAA Dll National Champion (5000m and 10,000m) and 9-time All-American
- Says being named head coach is his favorite running memory
