Roy Pirrung

Roy Pirrung
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1948-07-07) July 7, 1948
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Residence Plymouth, Wisconsin
Occupation Athlete, speaker and writer
Years active 1981-present
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight 130 lb (59 kg)
Website www.roypirrung.com
Sport
Country United States
Sport Ultramarathon
Club Badgerland Striders

Roy Pirrung (born July 7, 1948) is an American ultramarathoner, middle and long-distance runner,

Early life

Roy Pirrung was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 7, 1948. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1966 and worked at the Kohler Company from 1972 to 2007.[1]

Career

His first race was at age 32 in 1981, shortly after he kicked a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit after he noticed an obese woman run by his home.[2][3]

In 2007, he was named the masters ultra runner of the year for his stellar campaign in the 2007 season.[4] Pirrung earned the title of best masters ultra man by dominating his age group in 2008, in championship races from 50 miles to 24 hours.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "The Beginning". Official Website of Roy Pirrung. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Pirrung races toward 1,000th finish line". The Sheboygan Press. April 18, 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "He's Such A Good Runner, He's Ultra". Chicago Tribune. May 17, 1990. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  4. ↑ Held, Tom (November 29, 2007). "Pirrung scores ultra masters award". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Pirrung racks up another national title". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. December 2, 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
Awards
Preceded by
Chad Ricklefs and Mark Godale		 Masters Ultrarunners of the Year (Men's winner)
2012		 Succeeded by
Joe Fejes
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