Phil Shin

Favorite Shoe: ASICS SuperBlast for road and Brooks Catamount for trail

Favorite Distance: Marathon and 100K

Favorite Place to Run: San Gabriel Mountains

Favorite post-race meal: Ramen

Training philosophy: Keep going

Favorite or go-to workout: Progressive tempo from marathon pace to 5K

What I like to eat/drink before a run: Coffee and a Pop-Tart

Favorite quote that inspires me: “It’s OK to struggle but it’s not OK to give up.” ~ Gabe Grunewald

Why I run: I run for my community, my mental and physical health, and to help bring awareness for rare cancer and liver disease.

Where to find me when I’m not running: At a LA Kings game, concert, or hopefully traveling somewhere exciting with my family.