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6 x World USA qualifier including a 2004 World Cross Country Championship team in Brussels, Belgium. Josh came out of high school running a 10:10 2 mile, 17:45 5k and a 4:34 mile to becoming a 9 time All American, 3 time runner-up ( 5k indoor, 5k outdoor, 2002 Cross Country ) and a 10k individual champion. Josh can accredit all of his accomplishments to his work ethic, knowledge of the sport and positive attitude.
After college, Josh went on to run for the professional running team Hanson’s Brook Distance Project. There he continued to learn and adapt from the best – learning about different ways to train and what worked for his body type. The never give up attitude from Brian Sell, his good friend, roommate and 2008 Olympian in the marathon, will stay with him forever and be instilled upon the athletes that he coaches.
Josh moved onward after three years in Michigan to Gunnison, Colorado – his alma-mater, where he currently runs for Brooks Running. Last year he ran a personal record in the half marathon (1:04:08) and marathon (2:18:11). He continues to excel in his own running and wants to help others do the same. He is currently an Head Trail Coach at Western State Colorado University – Mountain Sports.
Personal Bests
- 1500 3:48
- 5K 13:52
- 10K 28:50
- 12K road 36:00
- Half Marathon 1:04:08 / 1:03:30 in route 25k
- 25K road 1:15:53
- Marathon 2:18:11
2016
- 7th @ USA Trail Marathon Champs ( Moab, UT )
- 9th @ USA Mountain Running Champs ( Lincoln, NH )
- 2nd @ NACAC Mountain Championships ( Mexico )
- 2nd @ Grand Traverse / Crested Butte – Aspen
- USA Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier – ( LA, California )
2015
- 44th @ World Mountain Championships ( Wales, UK )
- 6th @ USA Mountain Championships ( Bend, Oregon )
- 4th @ NACAC Mountain Championships ( Vancouver )
- Head Trail Coach at Western State Colorado University – Mountain Sports
2014
- 40th @ World Mountain Championships – Masa, Italy
- 3rd @ Bolder Boulder
- 5th @ USA Mountain Running Champs ( Lincoln, NH )
- 41st @ World Mountain Running Champs (Casette di Massa – ITA)
- 1st @ Fort Hayes Invite XC Race ( Fort Hayes, Kansas )
- Assistant Coach Track / Cross Country – Western State
2013
- 14th @ USA Marathon Champs PR 2:18.11( Twin Cities Marathon )
- 22nd @ USA Half Marathon Champs PR 1:04.08 ( Duluth, MN )
- 1st @ GoPro Vail Mountain Games 10k
- 1st @ GoPro Vail Mountain Games Half Marathon 13.7 miles
- Bolder Boulder ( Professional Race for Team Colorado )
- Assistant Coach Track / Cross Country – Western State
2012
- 3rd @ Denver Half Marathon
- 1st @ Teva Mountain Games Vail Spring 10k Trail Run (8 miles)
- 2nd @ Teva Mountain Games Vail Half Marathon (13.7 miles)
- 1st @ Bolder Boulder 10k
- 5th @ US Colorado 5mile Champs
- 44th @ USA Olympic Marathon Trails (Houston, TX)
- Assistant Coach Track / Cross Country – Western State
2011
- 2nd @ Classic 10k Colorado Springs
- Assistant Coach Track / Cross Country – Western State
2010
- 2nd @ Park to Park 10 Miler (Denver)
- 5th @ USATF 25k Champs
2009
- 1st Place @ Classic 10k (Co. Springs)
- 1st Place @ Park to Park 10 Miler (Denver)
- 5th Place @ USATF 25k Champs
- 15th Place @ Bloomsday 12K (36:00)
2008
- 9th Place @ US Marathon Champs (TCM)
- Team Colorado @ Bolder Boulder
- 1st @ Park to Park 10 Miler (Denver)
- 2nd Place @ Kentucky Derby Half Marathon
- 9th Place @ US 10k Champs
- 11th Place @ US 15k (Jax)
- 1st @ Best XC Race on The Planet (Boulder)
- PR, Houston Half Marathon (US champs)
2007
- 4th Place @ Bad Boy XC (NY)
2006
- 3rd Place @ Firecracker-Mile (PR 4:07)
- 4th Place @ US 25k Champs (Grand Rapids, MI)
- 2nd Place @ Shamrock Shuffle 8k
- 1st Place @ Disney Half Marathon
2005
- 1st Place @ Firecracker-Mile
- 6th Place @ NACAC Cross Country Championships (Team USA)
- 15th Place/ 3rd American @ Chicago Marathon
- 13th Place USATF 10k Track and Field Nationals. (Carson, CA)
- 14th Place @ US Cross 12k Nationals.
2004
- 3rd Place Team (USA). North American 5k Championships. (Chula Vista, CA)
- 2nd Place Team (USA). North American Relay Championships. (Akron, Ohio)
- 6th US 5k Road Championships (Providence, RI)
- 1st Place Bolder Boulder 10k (Boulder, CO)
- IAAF World Cross Country Championships 12k Team (Brussels, Belgium)
- 9th at USATF 12k Cross Country Championships, World Championship Qualifier
- 10th at USATF 4k Cross Country Championships
Western State College (Gunnison, Colorado)
~ 9 Time All American ~ 10,000m National Champion 2003
~ 3 Time National Championship Team ’00, 01’, 02’
2003
- 1st at NCAA II Outdoor Nationals 10,000m
- 2nd at NCAA II Outdoor Nationals 5,000m
- 2nd at NCAA II Indoor Nationals 5,000m
2002
- 2nd at Div. II North Central Regionals Cross 10,000m
- 3rd at NCAA II Outdoor Nationals 5,000m
- 4th at NCAA II Outdoor Nationals 10,000m
2001
- 2nd NCAA II Cross Country Nationals 10,000m
