Favorite Distance: Marathon
Specialty Distance: Marathon
Matt Kruger
Personal Records (PRs)
5K/5000m: 15:09
8K/8000m: 25:09
5 Miles: 25:12
15K/15,000m: 49:08
Half Marathon/HM: 1:10:44
Marathon/M: 2:25:23
From: Omaha, Nebraska
Lives in: University City, MO
Favorite Shoe/Go to Shoe: Nike Lunaracer 3
College Alma Maters
Washington University in St. Louis: Bachelors
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Masters
High School Alma Mater
Millard North (Omaha, NE)
Most Memorable Race
My most memorable race to date was the 2013 Chicago Marathon. My training had gone well, and I knew I had a chance to put together a good marathon. All the cards fell into place on race day. The weather was beautiful, I went out at a great pace, and I ran almost the entire race alongside fellow Big River Racing teammate, Matt Lawder. Having Matt there with me gave me the confidence that I could maintain PR pace. Having my then fiancée and now wife Sarah’s cheering support along the course also gave me a huge boost! All told, I ended up with a 5-minute marathon PR!
Running Background/How did you get into running?/Why do you run?
I run to stay fit, relieve stress, connect with friends, and to find a competitive outlet.
How I joined the Big River Racing Team?
I moved back to St. Louis from Kansas City and immediately got plugged in with the team. The rest is history!
How has Big River Racing helped me reach my running goals?
Having teammates to train with over the years has helped me immeasurably. Without the support of my friends and teammates, I doubt I’d be where I am today.
Recent Races
New York City Marathon 2019
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Big River Racing is about running in its purest form. We encompass racing and pushing one’s limits, accepting anyone who shares our passion for running. The team is a dedicated group of like-minded individuals who train, race and socialize with the goal of improving the St. Louis running community through advocacy, openness and volunteerism. The team exists to support runners from post-collegiate athletes to those relatively new to the sport and anyone in between.