Phillip Paris

Bio

Philip Paris is a Dallas-area runner who proves that the scenic route to marathon success is often the most interesting one. After a brief soccer career in high school (where he was "fast but not very good"), Philip discovered endurance sports through cycling, conquering the metric century at Hotter Than Hell before realizing that Texas summers and bike seats don't mix well. His running journey began in earnest in 2013 with wife Rebecca, starting with Couch to 5K and immediately detraining because apparently one 5K was enough cardio for two years. A family Turkey Trot threat in 2015 reignited their running passion, leading them to sign up for a Run Project race package and eventually discover the Dallas Running Club. Philip went from struggling with the concept of running past 3.1 miles to posting a marathon PR of 3:16 – though he'll be the first to tell you that journey included plenty of detours, including getting placed in DRC's 2:25 half marathon group and surprising everyone (including himself) by actually running 2:22. These days, Philip balances sub-3 marathon dreams with the realities of being a new dad to son Owen. When he's not chasing toddlers or trying to squeeze in track workouts before bedtime routines, you can find him trading curry recipes with running buddy Colin Hamilton or calculating whether he has enough energy left for Houston 2026. His running philosophy has evolved from "how fast can I go?" to "how do I fit this around nap schedules?" – a transition every parent-runner will recognize. Philip believes that sometimes the best training plan is simply showing up, and that running with people faster than you is the quickest way to discover you're capable of more than you thought. Current goals: Sub-3 marathon, consistent sleep, and mastering the art of one-handed stroller pushing.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.