kelly’s personal details:
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nickname: |
Kelster or Liljehypo |
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birthdate: |
8/25/72 |
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hometown: |
West Islip, NY |
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current residence: |
Boulder, CO |
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family: |
Parents; Barbara and Tom Liljeblad, Brothers; Tom and Dan, sisters, Gina and Kim (twin). Kids; Pre and Aggie (yellow labs) |
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occupation: |
Pro athlete, coach, and massage therapist |
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music i run to: |
ACDC, Rolling Stones, Kid Rock, Guns and Roses, and anything hard core! |
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favorite food: |
Lasagna, New York Pizza and bagels |
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favorite beer: |
Shed Mountain Ale, VT |
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hobbies and interests: |
Hiking and playing with my dogs, travelling, and spending time with my friends and family |
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role model: |
My twin sis Kim Loeffler. The toughest most determined athlete I know, and my mom; my cheerleader, psychologist, and best friend, who has taught me to never ever give up and to always believe. |
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favorite restaurant: |
Boves, Burlington VT |
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favorite workout: |
23 mile runs with the last 10 miles starting at marathon pace and working down to 10k pace. |
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favorite races: |
Tufts 10k Boston, NYC Marathon, and the Hawaii Ironman |
accomplishments:
- 2008 Miami Marathon Champion
- 2005 Houston Marathon Champion
- 2005 World Championship Marathon Team
- 2003 World Championship Marathon Team
- 2000 and 2004 Olympic Marathon Trials
- 1999 World Championship Half-Marathon Team
- Member of Fila Discovery USA 2002
- World Championships qualifier in the Marathon, ½ Marathon, Ironman, and Duathlon
- Represented the USA at the 2004 Chiba Ekiden in Japan
- Ran Division I Cross Country and Track at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- 1995 NCAA All American 10,000 meters
personal records:
- 5k:16:08
- 10k: 32:45
- 10mile:57:06
- 20k:1:10:33
- Half Marathon:1:12:47
- Marathon:2:32:27
- Ironman Triathlon:9:52:09
education:
USATF-Certified Level I
Certified Massage Therapist
B.S. – Sport Management
influences & mentors:
Arthur Lydiard, Pete Pfitzinger, Greg McMillan, Jack Daniels
