Corbin Talley
Corbin is 31 years old and is married to Stefanie who he met on the cross country and track teams at Weber State. They have a daughter named Ashlyn (2) who they adopted in 2006 with another daughter on the way (due in August). Corbin's hometown is Riverton, UT.
Corbin is an English Teacher and Cross Country and Track coach at Davis High School.
Here are a few facts when we asked Corbin about running:
Years running: 18
Weekly mileage: 20-70 mpw depending on the season (less during the high school track season, more during the summer and winter months)
Favorite race distance or race: Currently - Marathons and ultramarathons. In high school it was the 2 mile; in college it was the 3000m Steeplechase and the 10k.
PR's - (5K, 10K, ½, mara, Ultra) or proudest running accomplishment:
mile - 4:06
3k Steeplechase - 8:47
5k - 14:15
10k - 30:17
½ marathon - 1:08:58
Marathon - 2:21.31
Proudest running accomplishments - 49th at 2004 Olympic Trials Marathon in Birmingham, AL. Completed the first 80 miles of the Wasatch 100.
Utah Road Racing Circuit Champion 2003 and 2005
Favorite training run:
Mueller Park Canyon (Bountiful)
Millcreek Canyon - Pipeline Trail (Salt Lake)
Wheeler Canyon up to Snow Basin
Why run - (motivation, inspiration): I run to challenge myself. I love how I feel when I have worked for something and then accomplished something difficult.
The greatest feeling I think I have had in running was finishing my 1st marathon. I also run because I love the people I have met through running. I run
because it feels good to be active and be part of something which connects me with so many other people. I have also been very inspired by the kids who I coach at Davis.
Goals: To continue running and finding new ways to challenge myself. To complete the Wasatch 100 in 2009 or 2010.
Favorite music to run to: Currently on my ipod: U2, Snow Patrol, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ben Folds
Favorite running gear - (shoes, apparel, etc.): Adidas (had to put that for Brad) and/or Brooks
Best advice you've been given as a runner: My father has always told me to work hard and follow my dreams in running and other areas.
Best motivational quote: "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." (A.C. Green, but I heard it from one of my high school athletes)
Your role model(s): My father, Roger Buhrley, Brad Anderson, and my wife (just for putting up with me)
Favorite food: Pizza
Hobbies or interests other than running: I like to read, juggle, teach, watch movies, sleep, and be outdoors (hiking, camping).
Anything else the world might want to know about you:
I made it in to Runners World 1 time (June 2006, I think) for winning the 1st ever Sedona Marathon.
