personal bests
| marathon | 2:45:27 |
| 20 miles |
2:05:11 |
| 30k |
1:57:26 |
| 25k |
1:35:55 |
| 15 miles |
1:32:30 |
| half marathon | 79:29 |
| 10k | 36:38 |
| 5k | 17:56 |
racing highlights
| Olympic Trials Qualifier, 2007 & 2011 |
| Champion, USATF Masters Nationals 25k, Grand Rapids MI, 2009 |
| Champion, USATF Masters Nationals Marathon, Twin Cities, MN 10/08 |
| Runner-Up, USATF Masters National Championship Marathon, Twin Cities, MN 10/11 |
| Champion, USATF Masters Nationals, 5K Spokane, WA 8/08 |
| Champion, USATF Masters Club Nationals, Team Champions, NC 12/08, 12/10, 12/11 |
| Champion, PNTF Masters 15 Mile Championship, Fr. Steilacoom, 2/10 |
| Champion, PNTF Masters ½ Marathon Championship, Labor Day Half 9/11 |
| Champion, PNTF Masters ½ Marathon Championship, Super JockNJill 9/08, 9/10 |
| Champion, PNTF Masters 10K Championship, Snoqualmie Days 8/09 |
| Champion, PNTF Masters 5K Championship, Mill Creek 7/09 |
| Champion, Seafair Marathon, Bellevue, WA 7/05 |
| Champion, Mercer Island half marathon 3/05, 3/06, 3/09 |
| 2nd in 40-44 Division, Chicago Marathon 2:46:59, 10/10 |
susan empey
| born | 7/24/1969 |
| college | Santa Clara University |
Do you have a quote that guides, inspires, or embodies your training/racing/life?
“Whatever your 100% looks like, give it” - LiveStrong
Why do you run?
These days I run because some of my very favorite girl friends run, and it’s a great opportunity to “be” with them. I also run because I love setting goals and going after them. And lastly, running competitively helps me as a parent get the satisfaction of competing for myself so that I don’t have to compete through my children :)
What is your favorite post-race meal?
An icy mocha right after a run and a juicy burger and beer after a good race.
Do you have a training philosophy?
Well, the older I get, the more I tell myself to respect the signals my body is sending me. When it needs a day of rest, or a day of cross training, I listen to it!
What is your favorite place to run?
Anywhere in Priest Lake, Idaho.
What is your must-have piece of running gear?
Two rubberbands for my pigtails.
What animal do you most resemble in your racing and why?
Hmmmm, I’ve never been told I resemble an animal while running, although I have been told I walk like a duck….. my husband has also called me a peacock several times because I love to dress in bright colors!
What is your favorite activity, when not running?
Being entertained by my husband and hanging with the kids.
Complete the sentence: If I was stranded in a hotel room with one movie and one book, they would be…
Pride and Prejudice for both! (the BBC production of the movie, though).
