marquis bowden
David Jaewon Oh

Marquis Bowden, 30, a operations administrator in Los Angeles, shares what he thinks makes him a true runner. Check out his picks, then compare yourself with other runners in the polls to see where you stand with everybody else!


His pick: Downhill

“With a track background, I’ll take downhills any day of the week. Uphills are my weakness.”

His pick: Hat

Hats protect you from the sun and catch your head sweat. They’re clutch.”

His pick: Wave

“Huge fan of a quick wave. You never know how impactful it is for someone. It can change someone’s day.”

His pick: PR

“There’s no better feeling than training hard and seeing a PR on the clock. It’s surreal.”

His pick: Bright

“You gotta shine bright like a diamond. If you look good, you’ll feel good.”

His pick: Toe

“ I stay on my toes. That’s what my coach taught me when I first started. It builds speed and true strength.”

His pick: Calves

“I love my calves. They are always achy because I run on my toes, so not sure if they love me back.”

His pick: GPS

“ I need GPS. It helps show me where I’m going and how to get back to my car.”

His pick: Strong

Strength is one characteristic everyone should want to have in their lives, and always be looking to become stronger.”

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