Meet the 2016 Competitors: Brandon Hudgins

Brandon Hudgins | Men’s Elite Mile

Brandon Hudgins story is unlike any other, but the past year has been an exciting one. From breaking 4:00 at the 2015 Sir Walter Miler, to running a 3:38 at the Furman Elite 1500, to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials (and making it to the semifinal), things are moving in the right direction.

Social Media: Twitter | Instagram

College: Appalachian State University (2011)
Coach: James Snyder, Temple University
Sponsor: Vasculitis Foundation
Mile PR: 3:59.64

5 Things About Me: Brandon Hudgins

1. When I was 20 years old, I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Granulomatosis with Polyangitis, that has caused me to miss 4 years of training in my 20’s. As far as I know, I’m the only person with the disease to ever break 4 minutes in the mile and qualify for the Olympic Trials in Track and Field.
2. I broke 4 minutes in the mile for the first time at Sir Walter in 2015 in front of countless friends and family.
3. Even at 29, I am still a sucker for anything Star Wars.
4. I have no self control around pizza or chocolate. If it’s in the room, I’m a goner.
5. After Sir Walter in 2015, I got thrown out of the after, after party at Fox for having too much fun (apparently).

North Carolina connection?
I currently live and train in Boone, NC, where I have been since 2013. I grew up in Football town, USA aka Rock Hill, SC.

Learn more about Brandon at: VIS Experience | Run with the Pros