Meet the 2017 Competitors: Nate Brannen
Nate Brannen | Men’s Elite Mile
Social Media: Twitter | Website
College: Michigan
Sponsor: Nike
1500m PR: 3:34.22
Mile PR: 3:52.63
5 Things About Me: Nate Brannen
- Have 2 amazing/ crazy kids. Gianna- 5 and Grayson- 3
- Attended the University of Michigan and now live in Ohio…enemy territory. GO BLUE!
- Was the 7th North American High Schooler to run a sub 4-minute mile at 3:59.85.
- Grew up playing hockey and thought I’d play in the NHL one day.
- Have competed in 3 Olympic Games- 2008, 2012, 2016
5 Fast Questions
- What actor would play the movie version of you? Ryan Reynolds (only because he’s Canadian)
- What did you want to be when you grew up? Hockey player
- Favorite post-run drink or snack? Endurox Fruit Punch
- What was your AIM screenname? CanadianXC
- If you had a “walk up” song as you approached the starting line, what would it be? “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Learn more about Nate at: VIS Experience | Run with the Pros | Sir Walter “Extra” Miler