Meet the 2024 SWM Athletes: Eric Holt

Eric Holt | Men’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram

Sponsor: Puma / Empire Elite
College: Binghamton
Mile PR: 3:53.53

I’m among the few sub 4 milers that can dunk a basketball, bench 225 pounds and juggle.
My favorite hobbies include walking around Manhattan with my girlfriend, exploring new restaurants and traveling.
Worked in a psych ward for 4 years full time during the day while training at night.
Finally at the age of 29 I fulfilled my dream of becoming a sponsored athlete and signed with Puma and Currex. Been a lifelong dream of being a professional athlete.
I hope to become the fastest NY miler ever! Would have to run 3:50 or faster and would love to do that this summer and win my first Sir Walter!

What is your go-to training shoe? Puma Magnify
What’s your favorite cross training activity? Swimming
What’s a show, movie, or podcast that everyone should check out? Favorite Podcast: The Coffee Club
If I weren’t a runner, I’d mostly likely be… a Sports Psychologist
Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? Running Sir Walter and Outdoor Nationals in high school!