Every week we’re going to spotlight one of our amazing Wolfpack coaches so we can all get to know them a little bit better. Next up is Coach Teren from our competition team.
About Teren …
Teren was a cross country star in college at the University of Utah, while his wife, Emily, was a three-time All-American at BYU. He and Emily have raced all over the world, and he’s one of the most accomplished (and kindest) runners you’ll ever meet.
Q&A with Teren …
What’s your favorite place to run?
Trails
What’s your favorite post-run snack?
Hamburger
What are your favorite running shoes?
New Balance 860
What’s your favorite thing about coaching?
Seeing athletes working hard and accomplishing their goals.
What’s your favorite memory from your time doing track and field?
There are too many memories! I loved traveling to compete against the best runners in the world and meeting runners who inspired me. In the 10k Road Championship, I finished 2nd to Bob Kennedy, who’s a two-time Olympic athlete. When I finished, he was the first to congratulate me. He was one of the U.S. runners who inspired me to run, and I didn’t feel bad about getting outkicked by someone who could run a sub-13-minute 5k.
Why do you coach track and field?
I competed in track and field as a youth, high school, college, and professionally in events all over the world. I benefited from great coaches who made running fun, inspired me, and challenged me to be my best. My hope is to share my experience and joy of running with others can discover the joy that comes from challenging yourself and develop a love of running that can last your entire life.
What do you love about Wolfpack?
I love being part of a team where we are trying to help each other be our best and have lots of fun.
Fun Facts …
Teren’s awesome race highlights include:
1st Place Columbus Marathon, 2:18:37 (2005)
1st Place Deseret News 10K (2004-05)
6th Place Twin Cities Marathon, 2:16:28 2004
18th Place 10K U.S. Olympic Trials (2004)
2nd Place U.S. Half Marathon Championship 2004
2nd Place U.S. 10K Championship, 28:42 2003
World Half Marathon Team Member (2003)
Road Personal Records:
10K — 28:42 (Senior Bowl 10K, 2003)
15K — 46:21 (Jacksonville 15K, 2006)
10 Miles — 47:35 (Papa John’s 10 Miler, 2004)
20K — 1:00:16 (New Haven 20K, 2004)
Half Marathon — 1:04:46 (Houston Half Marathon, 2006)
Marathon — 2:16:28 (Twin Cities Marathon, 2004)
Track & Field Personal Records:
800m — 1:52.68 (Weber Invitational, 2000)
1500m — 3:50.52 (Weber Invitational, 2001)
1 Mile — 4:08.11 (Mountain State Games, 2001)
3000m — 8:24.87 (Snake River Open, 2001)
5000m — 13:57.63 (Cardinal Invite, 2001)
10000m — 28:43.01 (Cardinal Invite, 2004)
College Accomplishments:
Outdoor NCAA Track & Field Championships 10000m 12th Place (2002)
Cross Country All-American (2000-01)
Mountain West Conference Cross Country Champion (2001)
Mountain West Conference Outdoor 5000m Champion (2001-02)
Mountain West Conference Indoor 3000m Champion (2001)
Mountain West Conference Indoor Mile Champion (2000)
We can’t wait to get out on the track with you, Coach Teren!
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