Roy Pirrung

Roy Pirrung
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1948-07-07) July 7, 1948 (age 76)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Occupation(s)Athlete, speaker and writer
Years active1981–present
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Websitewww.roypirrung.com
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportUltramarathon
ClubBadgerland Striders

Roy Pirrung (born July 7, 1948) is an American ultramarathoner, middle and long-distance runner,

Early life

Roy Pirrung was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 7, 1948. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1966, served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970 and worked at the Kohler Company from 1972 to 2007.[1]

Career

His first race was a marathon at age 32 in 1981, shortly after he kicked a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit after he noticed an obese woman run by his home.[2][3]

In 1997, he was named Ultra Runner of the Year and in 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012 he was named the masters ultra runner of the year for his stellar seasons.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "The Beginning". Official Website of Roy Pirrung. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Pirrung races toward 1,000th finish line". The Sheboygan Press. April 18, 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  3. ^ "He's Such A Good Runner, He's Ultra". Chicago Tribune. May 17, 1990. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  4. ^ Held, Tom (November 29, 2007). "Pirrung scores ultra masters award". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Pirrung racks up another national title". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. December 2, 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
Awards
Preceded by
Chad Ricklefs and Mark Godale
 Masters Ultrarunners of the Year (Men's winner)
2012 		Succeeded by
Joe Fejes