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Camille Herron
Running, United States

  • NAME:Camille Herron

  • COUNTRY:United States
  • CITY, STATE:Oklahoma

  • NETWORK:Athletes/Active Lifestyle
  • CATEGORY:Running

About Me

A prolific marathoner, I currently live and train in Warr Acres, OK, where my husband/coach is the Head Men's and Women's XC/Track Coach at Oklahoma City University. Since making the commitment to being the best I can be (July 2004), my hubby has guided me from being a 19 min. 5K hobby jogger to running 2:37 in the marathon.

Inspirations

My dad and grandpa (both played basketball at Oklahoma State), my hubby (I wouldn't be where I am without him!), and all the women marathoners from the 70's and 80's who paved the way for the current generation (~good friend, Patti Dillon!).

Biggest obstacle/challenge

Overcoming hernia surgery and a labral tear in 2010. Also, overcoming 7 stress fractures in high school and college.

Superstitions

I believe in doing things that are backed by peer-reviewed research. For example, I run barefoot and train in flats (for strong and healthy feet and legs), heat train year round (boosts blood plasma), drink coffee or tea before every run/race, and sleep a whole lot with naps.

Nobody knows...

I can drink like a fish! No, actually, all my close friends know this! Hmmm..... maybe standing on my head (although I haven't done this since I was about 12!). More people are finding out I brew darn good beer.... I'm also a pianist, have an awesome stamp collection, and play a mean French horn.

Biggest athletic accomplishment

Winning 5 marathons so far, all between 2:37-2:43.

Favorite thing about training

Long run and hills, the animals, beautiful trees and flower, fresh air, sun rising and setting, people, and crazy stuff I see on the run.... never gets boring.

Least favorite thing about training

Injuries

I work out to...

relax, but also get the most out of myself.

Unusual training regimens

Doing all my training in flats and barefoot. 8 years and going strong! I also heat train year-round.

Elsewhere on the web

http://www.facebook.com/runcamille
http://www.camilleherron.com
http://www.twitter.com/runcamille

   

LOCATION

Oklahoma, United States

NETWORKS

Running, Athletes/Active Lifestyle

ABOUT ME

A prolific marathoner, I currently live and train in Warr Acres, OK, where my husband/coac…MORE