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With a running career spanning three decades, many experts consider Keith Brantly to be one of the most successful runners in United States distance running history. Keith has enjoyed successes in national and international competitions at distances from the mile to the marathon. His accomplishments include:
- 1996 United States Olympic Team Member, Marathon.
- 2000,’96,’92,’88,’84 U.S. Olympic Trials participant for 5K,10K and marathon, competing in a total of seven trials events.
- 12 time member of United States National track, road racing and cross-country teams.
- 8 time United States National Roadracing Champion in the 10K, 20K, 25K and marathon.
- Lifetime personal bests include: Marathon 2:12:31, Fifteen kilometers 42:50, Ten kilometers 28:02, Five kilometers 13:36.
- Career prize money in excess of $300,000.
Keith conducts inspirational and entertaining motivational seminars for corporations and special interest groups on topics related to health and fitness and achieving success in sales. He especially enjoys speaking to children and young adults, encouraging them to start and stay involved with sports and recreational activities. Keith has also provided color commentary for the New York City Marathon and 2004 US Olympic Marathon Trials telecasts. Keith also contributes articles for several fitness magazines.
Keith’s volunteer service includes a term as President of Florida Track Club, volunteer coach for Best Buddies and motivational speaker for the American Heart Association. In 2001, Keith raised over $20,000 for the National Association for Attention Deficit Disorder and other charities in less than 12 weeks. He appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and is pictured in National Geographic Magazine’s September 2000 issue. He has appeared two times on the cover of Runner’s World magazine. He is also a member of United States Olympic Team Mentoring program.
In 2005, Keith was inducted in the Road Runners Club of America, Hall of Fame; in 2004 he was inducted in the University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
Along with a successful career in medical equipment sales and management, Keith manages his online personal coaching program, BrantlyRunning.Com. He is a proud parent of his son, Thor and daughter, Ace.
The Donna Hicken Foundation raises money for First Coast women living with breast cancer.
The Mayo Clinic is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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