Lawrence (Larry) Pistrang

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City of Residence: Princeton

State: MA

Date of Birth: 03/17/1958

Born Raised: Southern California, moved nearly every year or so as a child

Occupation: Environmental Analyst/Middle School Coach (track, basketball, XC)

Former Occupations: Aquatic Biologist

Family: wife, two daughters

Hobbies and Interests: coaching kids, leading safaris to East Africa

HS Track: No

College Track: Yes

College and Events: Grinnell (Iowa) College, 200/400/4x400/long jump/triple jump

HS-College Achievements: close to that magic 49.99, but never quite got there

Age Started Masters: 45

Masters Achievements: All-American recognition at 800m in 2005 (2:09.63) and 2008 (2:15.01), 26.30 (200m) and 57.41 (400m) in 2004

Track Club: Mass Velocity

Any Injuries: hamstring in college, MCL twice (masters soccer, since retired), otherwise lucky

Reasons Goals for Sprinting: began competing again to keep up with my talented daughters and to help inspire my middle school team, but mainly because I love the way competition makes me feel

Comments: As we run for ourselves and for our team, we will inspire young runners and help pass on our love for the sport to the next generation. Knowing that always makes me smile, and helps me through the next hard workout.



* Age will be correct only if your computer clock has the correct date and time