Tom Sederquist

Athlete Profile

Age

35

HomeTown

Duluth, MN

Favorite Distance

10 Miles

Favorite Athlete

Tom Brady

Astrological sign

I was homeschooled.

Race day habit

Talk to Scott about how we are planning to start out easy (we never do).

Pets

Izzy Bean (Cattledog + Schnoodle)

Jobs

Product Owner @ Cirrus Aircraft | Distance Track and Assistance XC Coach at UW Superior | Lake Effect Co-Founder

Why I run

I was born to run. I enjoy the thrill of pushing my limits, the challenge of chasing goals, and I feel that running is an act of praise to my redeemer, Jesus!

Favorite Quote

“Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there!” – Bo Jackson

Favorite Food/Meal

First and second breakfast are both great. I thrive on oats. I basically eat like Secretariat.

How I unwind

Backcountry skiing, hiking, water skiing, and escaping with my wife

Race I’m most proud of

2021 Drake Relays University 5000m. It wasn’t my best race ever, but to make it back to that level after losing my colon to Ulcerative Colitis was super cool.

Race Mantra

“Say yes I can with Hardee’s roast beef sandwich. Yes I can, now I’m feelin’ fine.”

Fire up Song

Depends on the race… An early morning XC race, dew still on the grass as the sun rises — “Eye of the Tiger” Survivor. Track race — “Till I Collapse” Eminem. Trail — “Unbelievable” EMF. All-Purpose — “Heart of a Champion” Nelly. And of course, XC Nats “Da’ Dip” Freak Nasty.

Favorite Place I’ve run

Kauai, HI

Favorite TV Show

Seinfeld

Ideal vacation

Big Sky, MT

When I’m not running I’m probably

A little bummed out…unless I’m skiing!

If I could meet anyone dead or alive

Nikola Tesla

Claim to Fame

Colon-less WR Holder in the Marathon

Coffee or Tea

Coffee with my t <3 (Turi)

Unusual talent

Foosball. I’m virtually unbeatable.

Celebrity Crush

Evangeline Lilly

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