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Jeremy is proof that hard work, dedication and consistency can lead to positive results. He did not take his 56th place finish in his first ever cross-country race in grade 7 as a discouraging start to his running career - in fact, it was quite the opposite - he was forever hooked on the sport!
Born and raised in Calgary, Jeremy kick-started his competitive running career in grade 10 (1991), joining the Calgary Spartans Track Club and training 6 days/week. His track times progressively improved and he qualified for his first Junior National Team (the Jr. Pan Am Games) in 1993. Less than a year later, he was the top Canadian finisher at the World Junior Cross-country Championships in Budapest, Hungary. He would go on to run in 7 more World Cross-country Championships in his career.
After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Science degree in Kinesiology in 1999, Jeremy focused on taking running to the next level. Narrowly missing the qualifying standard in the 5000m event for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Jeremy's career highlight came in 2001, when he earned a berth on the Canadian Team competing at the World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton. Due to a foot injury, the 5000m competition wasn't as successful as planned, however, the absolute thrill of the Opening Ceremonies and competing in front of a home crowd remains an incredible memory which will stay with Jeremy throughout his life.
Perhaps best known in Calgary as the 11-consecutive times winner of the Mother's Day 10km Road Race, Jeremy's running focus has changed. A full-time career in the pharmaceutical industry, a father of two young children and Jeremy's co-ownership of Strides have become his passions.
Jeremy endeavours to give back to the running community which offered him so much support throughout his competitive running career.
Jeremy's Personal Bests:
800m 1:51.51
1500m 3:41.71
3000m 8:01.14
5000m 13:38.31
10 km 29:18
Half Marathon 1:05.17
Marathon 2:37
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