Meet the 2019 Competitors: Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson | Women’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram

Sponsor: adidas / Boston Athletic Association
College: Huntington
Mile PR: 4:25.04 (2016 Sir Walter Miler Champ)

5 Things About Me: Lauren Johnson

1. I have 2 dogs. Raven, a 10 yr old black lab and Hala, a 2 yr old American Eskimo.
2. This will be my 3rd Sir Walter. It’s one of my favorite races!
3. I did not run seriously until later than most pros. I was actually an All-American basketball player in college.
4. My favorite color is blue.
5. I am a volunteer coach for track and cross-country at Huntington University, a small school in Indiana.

5 Fast Questions

1. What’s your favorite cereal? As a kid, probably Reese’s Puffs.
2. What makes a good running partner? A good running partner for me is someone who is ok with doing most of the talking when necessary but also is comfortable running in silence.
3. What’s your favorite post run beverage? On a hot summer day- Orange juice.
4. Do you have any connections to Raleigh or North Carolina? None, other than Sir Walter.
5. If it wasn’t for running, I’d probably be… A veterinarian. I had planned to go to Vet school before I decided to pursue professional running.

Learn more about Lauren at: VIS Experience | Dinner with the Pros | Rise and Run with the Pros