Hey guys this is Michael Hayden, I am a Freshman at Liberty University. Best College Ever! I am a Semi-Professional Runner for Brooks Running, First Endurance, Road Runner Sports(Working on a deal), Injinji, Powerbar 2008-2009, and Possibly Patagonia(2008-2009_, and I run distances ranging from the 5K-100 Mile Endurance run. I currently hold the Junior National Record in the 100K-10:55@Mad City 100K(www.madcity100k.com) and 100-Mile-19:13:12@ Burning River 100(www.burningriver100.org). I am currently being Coach by Howard Nippert-9-Time Member/Captain of the USA World 100K(www.Howardnippert.com) and Karl Meltzer-#1 USA Mountain Runner(100-Milers is his Best Event).
Michael Hayden, Endurance Runner and Student at Liberty University
Brooks Running athlete since: 2007
Hometown: New York, New York
Nickname: Wasatch Running Speedgoat
Favorite action hero: Wile E Coyote, and Spider Man
Snacks on the run: Powerbar Gel
Quote to live by: Work to live, don’t live to work
Shoe of choice: Brooks Cascadia, for a soft cushy ride
Real Job: Brooks Running Sponsor Runner, Ultrarunner all 12 months
Media highlights: Catalog photos, and hopefully more to come in 2008.
2008-Upcoming plans: Houston Half-Marathon on January 13, 2008, Boston Marathon-April 21st, 2008, Burning River 100 Mile-August 2, 2008, Spartathlon 246K(Greece), and maybe JFK 50 Mile.
Fame: 2nd Overall at 20027-Burning River 100-Mile, Junior National Record in the 100K/100-Mile Endurance Run, and Age Record Holder at Mohican Trail 100-21:59
Advice to first timers: Go out hard, when it hurts, speed up!One foot at a time. One sole at a time. One hell of a good time.
Ryan Shay R.I.P.
2007 Accomplishments
1).March 17, 2002-St. Patrick's Day 10K-4th Overall-35:29
2). March 25, 2007-Spirit Run 5K- 21st Overall-18:04( 5:48 Mile/Pace
3). March 25, 2007-Spirit Run 10K-6th Overall-36:10(5:49 Mile/Pace)
4).March 31, 2007- Placed 6th Overall@Umstead 50-Mile Endurance Run-7:54
)5).April 7, 2007- 10th Overall@Mad City 100K-10:55
6). May 12, 2007- 10th Overall@Quicksilver 50-Mile-8:21:50
7). June 3, 2007- Boston Qualifier@San Diego RnR Marathon(Shooting for a sub 2:30@Boston Marathon next year).
8). July 28, 2007-23rd Overall-White River 50-Mile National Championship-8:34.(30 minute PR!)
9). August 4, 2007-2nd Overall@Burning River 100-Mile Endurance Run-19:13:12 shattering the previous Junior National Record by 29 minutes.
10). October 13, 2007- 1st Overall@24-Hours of Momentum with 104 miles in 19:23.
11). November 10, 2007-).3:01:18@Richmond Marathon and 3rd Overall in my age division(15-19). Woo-Hoo!
12). December 1, 2007- Seaside Half-Marathon-1:23:44
13). Future in the Ohio Sports and Fitness Magazine for Burning River 100-Miler on Au. 4-5.
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One foot at a time. One sole at a time. One hell of a good time.
