2013 USATF Half-Marathon Champion
Nationality: United States
Height: 162 cm / 5'3"
Weight: 47 kg / 104 lbs
Coach: Brad Hudson
Shoe Sponsor: ASICS
Alma Mater: University of Texas-El Paso
Charity Affiliation: Right to Play
Follow me on Twitter: @adi_nelson
Background Data
Birthdate: January 31, 1980Nationality: United States
Height: 162 cm / 5'3"
Weight: 47 kg / 104 lbs
Coach: Brad Hudson
Shoe Sponsor: ASICS
Alma Mater: University of Texas-El Paso
Charity Affiliation: Right to Play
Follow me on Twitter: @adi_nelson
Best Records
| Distance | Record | Year | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000m | 32:38.95 | 2012 | US Olympic Trials |
| 10K | 32:49 | 2011 | Peachtree Road Race 10K |
| Half-Marathon | 1:09:59 | 2005 | Lauwersoog, Netherlands |
| Marathon | 2:28:52 | 2008 | Flora London Marathon |
Major Results
| Year | Event | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BMW Frankfurt Marathon | 2:33:54 | 9th |
| 2014 | Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half-Marathon | 1:12:46 | 7th |
| 2014 | Oakley NY Mini 10K | 33:56 | 18th |
| 2014 | Bolder Boulder 10K | 36:07 | 21st |
| 2014 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon | 2:31:15 | 15th |
| 2014 | New York City Half-Marathon | 1:11:50 | 9th |
| 2014 | Publix Gasparilla Half-Marathon | 1:13:26 | 2nd |
| 2013 | ING New York City Marathon | 2:35:05 | 13th (1st American) |
| 2013 | Peachtree Road Race 10K | 33:52 | 16th |
| 2013 | USA Half-Marathon National Championship | 1:11:19 | 1st |
| 2013 | New York City Half-Marathon | 1:11:09 | 11th |
| 2012 | IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships | 1:13:30 | 18th |
| 2012 | US 20K National Championships | 1:09:06 | 5th |
| 2012 | US Olympic Trials 10,000m | 32:38.95 | 14th |
| 2012 | Portland Track Festival 10,000m | 32:43.48 | 4th |
| 2012 | Dick's Sporting Goods Bolder Boulder 10K Citizens' Race | 34:55 | 8th |
| 2012 | Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational 10,000m | 32:48.03 | 22nd |
| 2012 | Gate River Run/US 15K Championships | 51:37 | 5th |
| 2012 | World's Best 10K | 34:20 | 15th |
| 2011 | Fort Collins 4-mile Thanksgiving Day Run | 21:14 | 1st |
| 2011 | Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon | 1:12:59 | 11th |
| 2011 | New Balance Falmouth Road Race 7 Mile | 38:21 | 11th |
| 2011 | Peachtree Road Race 10K | 32:49 | 6th |
| 2011 | Steamboat Classic 4 Mile | 20:46 | 2nd |
| 2011 | NYRR New York Mini 10K | 33:33 | 14th |
| 2011 | Dick's Bolder Boulder 10K | 35:08.24 | 8th |
| 2011 | NYC Half-Marathon | 1:12:03 | 12th |
| 2011 | Osaka International Women’s Marathon | 2:32:44 | 7th |
| 2010 | Ft. Collins Thanksgiving 4 Mile | 21:52 | 1st |
| 2010 | Santo Domingo 10K | 33:45 | 2nd |
| 2010 | Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon Denver | 1:16:03 | 1st |
| 2010 | ‘real Berlin Marathon | 2:30:15 | 6th |
| 2010 | Steamboat Classic 4 Mile | 21:31 | 8th |
| 2010 | Carlsbad 5000 | 16:34 | 8th |
| 2009 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | 2:34:07 | 10th |
| 2009 | Steamboat Classic 4 Mile | 21:21 | 4th |
| 2009 | Fortis Rotterdam Marathon | 2:36:36 | 3rd |
| 2008 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | 2:35:39 | 12th |
| 2008 | Beach to Beacon 10K | 33:35 | 10th |
| 2008 | Flora London Marathon | 2:28:52 PB | 10th |
| 2007 | LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon | 2:33:52 | 2nd |
| 2007 | World's Best 10K | 33:21 PB | 10th |
| 2006 | Chevron Houston Half-Marathon | 1:12:45 | 3rd |
| 2005 | IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships | 1:10:10 | 10th |
| 2005 | Lauwersong Half-Marathon | 1:09:59 | 1st |
