Run SMART Coach Ann Alyanak qualified for the Olympic Trials this past weekend at the Illinois Marathon. She finished third overall with an official time of 2:43:00 (60.2 VDOT). [Full Results]
This is the third time Ann has qualified for the Marathon Olympic Trials, but first since having three kids. 😉 She finished 7th overall at the Olympic Trials her first time around back in 2008.
I have to give a big thank you to my family and special friends for all your support, encouragement, and constant willingness to help whenever needed. I couldn’t do it without all of you! – Ann
Leading By Example
Check out those even splits below. How incredible inspiring to see this full-time mom and part-time athlete run at such a high level and then she leads by example for her own athletes. Nice work, coach!