GETTING TO KNOW…..CHARLIE HURT

5/13/2020
 
 

High School you attended?
Western Albemarle HS, 2001
 
College you attended?
The College of William & Mary, 2005
 
Major in College?
Psychology
 
Current Occupation (or part time-job)?
Vice President - Land Development at CEVA Contractors Inc.  My grandfather started the company in 1953 and still heads up the company today.   I am also the assistant track coach at Western Albemarle High School.
 
Tell us about your Olympic Trials experience in Atlanta:
It was amazing.  The Atlanta Track club did such an amazing job setting everything up.  Every detail was looked into and planned.  Everyone was so nice the whole weekend.   I was very happy with my race.  I went out conservatively and worked my way up.  The wind and hills took its toll on the field and I was happy to pass a lot of them in the last 10 miles.
 
How did you start running?
I had done some soccer condition in the winter of my freshman year with had some running it.  I didn't mind it, When I got cut from the soccer team a couple weeks a few weeks later, I went out for the track team and just loved the atmosphere and team, my passion for it just grew from there. 
 
What were your best track times in high school?
800m:  1:59
1600m: 4:32
3200m: 9:39
 
#1 high school highlight?
Winning the State 4x800 relay my junior year, was pretty awesome.   I ran a big PR to put us in position for our anchor. 
 
What were your best track times in college?
1500m: 4:04
5000m: 14:59
10,000m: 30:48
#1 college highlight?
Being part of the 14th place team at NCAA in Cross Country.  my Sophomore year.  I still remember jumping on my teammates when they announced our place.
#1 professional highlight?
Winning the Charlottesville Ten Miler in 2008 is one of my favorites.   It is my hometown race and it was fun to do it in front of all my friends.

What has your marathon career looked like over the years?

Year	Race	Place	Time
2009	Chicago	69th	2:28:01
2010	Twin Cities	31st	2:26:42
2011	Chicago	128th	2:36:39
2012	Chicago	50th	2:25:54
2013	Twin Cities	48th	2:32:38
2015	Boston	86th	2:30:15
2016	Philadelphia	7th	2:21:29
2017	Indianapolis	7th	2:21:46
2019	Eugene	6th	2:27:11
2019	California International	30th	2:18:30
2020	Olympic Trials	76th	2:22:17

 
Something unique about you that we might not know about you?
My car has 375,000 miles on it, I have two dogs.
 
Current Coach?
Mark Lorenzoni, owner of Ragged Mountain Running Shop.
 
Favorite Workout?
Pace Run 1000s with 1 min rest.  You just get into a rhythm and have fun with it.
 
Favorite Place to Train?
Dick Wood Road is awesome to run, River View Park for the workouts
 
Favorite Food?
Lasagna is my favorite, I do love most desserts though. 
 
Favorite Restaurant?
Bodos Bagels for most meals, Peloton Station is great as well
 
Favorite music?
Punk Rock - New Found Glory, Fallout Boy, AFI, Real Friends, The Wonder Years
 
Favorite TV Shows?
Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, Ozark
 
Favorite Author?
Micheal Crichton, Chuck Palahniuk
 
Favorite Book?
Fight Club, The Rider
 
What is your preferred social media? 
Twitter (@HurtRunner2) 
Instagram (@HurtRunner2)
 
If you could have lunch with one person who would it be? 
My high school teammates.  We were so silly back then and probably would still laugh at the same dumb jokes and stories.
 
How about dinner?
Malcom Gladwell
 
Over the years who would have you found to be the best training partner? 
The best partners are the guys and gals who want to be good.  They like to grind just as much as you do.  They hold you accountable but understand when you aren't feeling it.  It was hard to beat my crew of Pat Comstock and Adam Ostot back in College, but my fellow Ragged Mountain Teammates of Thomas Adam, Matt Barresi, Lee Gable and Dave Hryvniak are the best.  
 
Your Role Model?
my dad!
 
Favorite Athlete?
Kobe Bryant.  His work ethic was just incredible.  His drive to be the best and out working everybody.
 
What do you foresee yourself doing in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years?
I would like to keep running at a high level.  We will see what my body allows.   I hope to keep the my grandfather's company still going strong.  Probably get some more dogs.
 

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