04.21

Darren Barlow

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in April 2021

PRs: 

Mile: 4:04, 3k: 8:04, 5k (road): 14:33, 8k: 24:01, 10k: 30:36, 10M: 50:48, Half Marathon: 1:07:34, Marathon: 2:26:38

Social Handles:

IG: d.baby726

Long-Term Running Goals:

Marathon OTQ & run PRs in all distances

Running Start:

My first introduction into running was watching my parents run in the nTelos 8k in Richmond, VA. We would always stay to watch the first marathon finishers and even as a little kid it amazed and inspired me just seeing how fast they were running after 25 miles. Eventually my parents let me sign up to race with them in the 8k when I was 10. After that race I was hooked and continued to sign up for different local races each year.

Fun Facts:

  • Qualified for junior nationals in the 100 backstroke.

  • I like dachshunds and frequently receive dachshund themed gifts.

  • I spent two days in Charlotte's airport and got a 30 minute run through the terminals.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Fall


Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.