Whitney Thornburg Macon
QT: 2:43:51
Residence: Franklin, TN
Hometown: Asheville, NC
College: Harvard University and University of New Mexico
Age on Race Day: 26
Affiliation: Tracksmith Hare AC
Qualifying Race: Silo District Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:43:51
Social Handles: Instagram - @whitneythornburg Twitter - @whithornburg
Favorite inspirational quote: “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - Lord of the Rings
Favorite post-race indulgence: Rich hot chocolate
Favorite TV shows: Parks and Recreation; Chuck
Go-to breakfast: Savory steel-cut oatmeal with an over-easy egg
Of Note:
- Works as a Designer
- Middle child of 5 siblings growing up on a farm
- Ran at Harvard, where she broke through senior year after earlier injuries, and then at University of New Mexico for her 5th year as a graduate student; during her one cross country season there they won the NCAA Championships
