Matt Tanner


Age: 18

PERSONAL RECORDS:
5k 15:22
1600 4:15
3200 9:24

WEEKLY MILEAGE: 50-60 miles

When Did You Start Running? When I was 12

Who Is Your Running Role Model? Who Has Influenced You Most In Running? Jim Ryun is my role model. Mr. Hessler and Coach Kissane have influenced me the most in helping me train.

Did You Run In College Or High School? I have run for four years in high school at Hickman. I was a member of the 1998 team which won the State Cross Country Championship.
All-State Cross Country 1998, 1999
All-State Track 1998, 1999
Editor’s note: Matt will run for Princeton University this fall.

What Is Your Favorite Workout? 8 X 400’s at 61 seconds for each one

What Is Your Favorite Training Route? The trails at Rock Bridge and Gans Creek