Name: Emily Cooley
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Family: Hubby (Tim), Puppies (Swarley & Paxton), Parents (Randie & Elliot) & In-Laws (Len & Beth Ann), Brother (Evan) & Brother-in-law (Chris) serving overseas, Sisters- (Jamie & Kristin) & Brother-in-law (Matt) with nieces and nephews (Landon, Mady, Alex, Sean, Logan)
Education: BS in Chemistry and Biology with emphasis in Physiology (Northern Arizona University), MS in Chemistry (University of Utah)
Teams competed on: Mountain Ridge HS Track & Field (200m hurdles), NAU Timberdoodles Rugby Club, Clif Bar for Ragnar
Years Running: 14+ years
Avg Weekly Miles Ran: 25-40
Favorite Run: Any run with negative splits…
Running Buddy: I prefer to run by myself or with girlfriends Linnley & Deb
Favorite Workout: Anything that makes my lungs burn and legs feel like jello afterward
Favorite Race: Project Athena Trail Half Marathon
Dream Race: Wasatch 100 ( just to say I’ve done it!), Project Athena Trail Marathon, Bulldog 50k, JFK 50k, Zion Traverse (48 miles)
Current Running Shoe: Wave Rider 16
All Time Favorite Running Shoe: Waver Rider 15
Other Life Experiences or Activities: I used to be a chemist! And I really like to read, got any suggestions??
