Congratulation Alexi Pappas ! Broke the Olympic Qualifying Standard for 30 seconds extra ! Well Done !
Looking forward for you on the Olympic 10,000m !
Congrats Again !
TO MAKE SURE LIFE IS NEVER A BORE,
CHASE WHAT HAS NOT BEEN DONE BEFORE.
Last night, I ran a personal best in the 10,000 meters in 31:46, 30 seconds faster than the Olympic Standard-- which qualifies me for the 2016 Rio Olympics!! I also broke the Greek National Record for the 10,000 meters-- all on Greek Easter!
It was one of the toughest, bravest, most fun experiences of my life.
Photos by the fantastic Fred P Goris
I am extremely grateful for the positive support I feel from TrackTown USA, Merhawi Keflezighi and John Hricay, Garmin Fitness, Nike+ Run Club, and my amazing Coach Ian Dobson.
I was especially grateful to have my family and the one I love Jeremy Teicher there with me. Also thanks to Laura Wagner for making the trip to the track to be there for me-- your support in the film and running worlds is huge.
I also felt great support from my friends and family in Greece, especially Yannis Nikolaou, who has been a mentor to me. Proud to run for my club in Greece, Γ.Σ. Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος and cannot wait to travel to Greece to meet the team soon!
Thank you to my sponsors, I feel your support every day in training-- I promised you I would chase this Olympic dream. The OG Corner Market, Café Mam, Runa, Wild Friends Foods, Long's Meat Market, Newman's Fish Company & Newman's Fish Grotto, Beet Boost, EnduroPacks, Mammoth Lakes Crib, and Great Harvest Bread Co. Eugene, OR!
Now, onto the LA Film Festival with Tracktown: The Movie!
Bravely yours,
Alexi
