Alan Culpepper (born 15 September, 1972) is an American distance runner. His accomplishments include finishing fourth in the Boston Marathon in 2005, winning the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon and finishing 12th at the 2004 Olympic Marathon in Athens. His 2:09:41 at the 2002 Chicago Marathon tied him with Alberto Salazar for the fastest ever debut marathon by an American, and remains his fastest marathon. Wikipedia
Already in 2007, Culpepper can be called a national champion in cross country to go along with a fourth place finish in the US Outdoors in the 10,000m. www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/Culpepper_Alan.asp
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He also has a few interesting insights on life as well, like the need to keep running in balance with the rest of your life. www.heartbreakhill.blogspot.com