Andy Wheatcroft

Bio

Andy Wheatcroft is a Six Star Finisher who has completed all of the World Marathon Majors: Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, and Tokyo. His running journey began approximately 14 years ago in the UK when, 50 pounds overweight and motivated by his father's sudden death from a heart attack, he could barely run 100 feet without stopping. Originally from England, Andy is a former executive with Caterpillar who relocated to the United States, first to Peoria, Illinois, and later to Dallas, Texas, where he became an active member of the White Rock Running Co-op. Now semi-retired, Andy teaches at UT and holds several charity director positions while maintaining a rigorous running schedule. Throughout his marathon career, Andy has raised approximately $200,000 for various children's charities. His engineering background has informed his methodical approach to marathon training and race strategy, helping him evolve from a novice runner to achieving a Boston qualifying time after a decade of dedicated effort. Beyond his personal accomplishments, Andy is passionate about giving back to the running community through pacing marathons and half marathons, helping other runners achieve their goals. He emphasizes that while the medals are rewarding, the most valuable aspect of his running journey has been the community and friendships formed along the way. Andy continues to set new goals, including potentially running the newer Marathon Majors in Sydney and Cape Town. His story exemplifies how running can transform life physically, mentally, and socially—going from someone who viewed running as punishment to someone who embraces the sport as a central part of his identity and community.