Athletes

Tyler Andrews

Tyler is a 2013 graduate of Tufts University and a co-owner and founding member of STRIVE. While at Tufts, Tyler competed multiple times at the conference, regional, and national championships. Since graduating, Tyler has moved to South America, where he has dedicated himself to improving STRIVE’s presence in local communities, while also continuing to train at a high level in distance running, recently running 1’02’13 for 20km (1’05’39 equivalent for the half marathon). Tyler will play a managerial role for the club, as well as compete in South American and USA competitions when he returns from overseas.

PBs: 5000m: 14’45.89; 10000m: 30’22.82; Half Marathon: 1’05’39

Connor Rose

Connor, a 2013 graduate of Tufts University, was a five-year contributor to the running program as a middle distance and cross country runner. During his time at Tufts, Connor was a member of the varsity XC squad three times, qualifying for the National Championships in 2011. After making consistent improvements on the track each year, Connor was able to qualify for the National Indoor Championships twice (2011 and 2012). After failing to earn All-American honors in the 800m in 2011, he came back strong in 2012 and became an AA in both the the Mile and DMR at the 2012 meet. Connor hopes to continue making improvements on the track and on the roads while working in New York City.

PBs: 800m: 1’52.44; Mile: 4’08.64y

 

Matt Stewart

Matt hails from Brookline, MA and his primary focus will be on middle distance events. Matt ran for Columbia University and graduated in 2011. Throughout his four years at Columbia, he was 2-time qualifier for NCAA Regionals in the 800m, clocking personal bests of 1:49 in the 800m and 3:51 in the 1500m. After graduating, Matt coached the XC and Track teams at Lesley University. Currently, Matt is living in Brooklyn and doing social work in Harlem.

PBs: 800m: 1’49.70; 1500m: 3’51.07