Adam Peterman (born August 11, 1995) is an American professional ultra-distance and marathon runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 11, 1995 Missoula, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Hellgate High School |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) [CONVERT] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Ultramarathon Track, cross country |
| Event(s) | 50 km, 80 km, 100 km, 5000 meters, 3000 metres steeplechase, 1500 meters, 10,000 metres |
| College team | Colorado Buffaloes men's cross country |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Coached by | Mark Wetmore & Heather Burroughs 2013–2018 Self 2018–present |
Personal life
editAdam Peterman was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, where he developed a love for the outdoors and running at an early age. He went to Hellgate High School, where he excelled in cross country and track. Peterman's talent earned him a scholarship to run at the University of Colorado Boulder.[1]
During his college years, Peterman faced various challenges, including various injuries such as Achilles tendinitis.[2]
After winning his debut 100 mile race at the Western States 100, Peterman's most recent and serious injury sidelined him for most of 2023, a sacral stress fracture. He underwent surgery and spent months recovering, gradually transitioning from walking to cycling before returning to running, after which he ran his first race since 2022, the Antelope Island Buffalo Run, March 29, 2024.[3][4]
Running career
editHigh school record
editAdam Peterman graduated from Hellgate High School class of 2013 is a Missoula, Montana native and 2013 Montana High School Association class AA 3200 m champion.[5]
| Representing Hellgate High School | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Cross Country class 2A state championship |
Outdoor Track and Field class 2A state championship | |||
| 2012–13 | 2nd 15:17.6 |
1600 m 3rd 4:17.26 | |||
| 3200 m 1st 9:12.38 | |||||
| 2011–12 | 3rd 15:31.0 |
1600 m 4th 4:28.28 | |||
| 3200 m 4th 9:53.36 | |||||
| 2010–11 | 3rd 15:49.0 |
1600 m 5th 4:33.47 | |||
| 3200 m 4th 9:40.80 | |||||
| 2009–10 | 29th 16:43.9 |
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Adam Peterman set Hellgate High School school records in 3 events 800-meters: 1:58, 1,600-meters: 4:17 & 3,200-meters: 8:57.[6]
NCAA record
editAdam Peterman earned All-Pac-12 Conference honors after earning bronze and honorable mention All-American honors in 2016 in the steeplechase.
Peterman graduated with environmental studies and geology degrees magna cum laude.[9]
Professional career
editPeterman is a two-time US trail national champion in the marathon.[10]
Peterman's 2022 ultra marathon results ended with 4 consecutive win culminating in 2 gold medals at 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.[11] USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Running Council of long distance running has named Adam Peterman one of the 2022 USATF MUT Runners of the Year.[12] [13]
Adam Peterman's name was known by few in the trail community through late 2021, when he destroyed the field at the JFK 50 Miler and nearly broke a course record many assumed was indestructible.[14]
References
edit- ^ Brady, Sarah (2022-10-27). "On the Up: A Conversation With Adam Peterman". iRunFar. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Brady, Sarah (2022-10-27). "On the Up: A Conversation With Adam Peterman". iRunFar. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Watch Adam Peterman Rebuild After Devastating Stress Fracture on Humans of Hoka". Trail Runner Magazine. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Adam Peterman (M28)". Ultrarunning Magazine. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Adam Peterman Hellgate HS Track Results athletic.net
- ^ Hellman High School school records Athletic.net
- ^ Adam Peterman University of Colorado Buffs results TFRRS
- ^ Adam Peterman University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes cross country results athletic.net
- ^ Adam Peterman bio cubuffs.com
- ^ https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/mclaughlin-and-peterman-win-marathon-trail-championships-in-moab/
- ^ Adam Peterman Ultra trail running results compiled by UTMB Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
- ^ McLaughlin, Peterman, Herron & King Selected USATF MUT Runners of the Year trailrunner.com
- ^ Adam Peterman Ultra running results Ultrarunning.com
- ^ After Victory at JFK, The Sky’s The Limit For Adam Peterman trailrunnermag.com
