Author of DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK, coming 9/9/25 | Running down some unfinished business | Pro Runner for @nike | Marathon 2:19:12 | Instagram @keiradamato
Park City, UT
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After setting the American Record in the Marathon, the thing I am most excited about is some girl/woman saw it and thought, ‘I can do that.’ I know they will… and I’ll be rooting for them.
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Whether I’m first, fourth, or last- when I finish running 26.2 miles- you better believe I am celebrating! 🥳 Congrats to all @ChiMarathon participants, hope you got your victory pose too! ❤️
And rounding out American top 3 is my hero @KeiraDAmato with the best celly🎉🍾
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I seriously thought I was being pranked when I heard I was invited on the @TODAYshow…
Distance runner @KeiraDAmato set a new American record in the women’s marathon with a time of 2:19:12! She joins us live to talk about her journey.
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This was actually a calculated effort to make it home before my kids’ cartoons were over and they realized I was gone... 😳 #trackandback
36-year-old Keira D'Amato, a realtor and semi-pro runner, ran a 15:04 5k time trial on Sunday in Richmond, VA to PR by more than 1 minute flotrack.org/video/6750719-3…
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Raise your hand if you’ve pretended to be @ByGollyMolly12 during a run this week? 🙋♀️
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Everything and nothing has changed...
I signed a pro contract with @Nike. Huge thank you to @RayPFlynn and @Flynnsports!
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Looks like my husband’s Ninja Warrior training really paid off. #spiderman
Still going through the pics I shot for @HoustonMarathon , here's @KeiraDAmato 's husband Anthony jumping the fence to be with her at the finish line.
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Dude, we are bummed. The D’Amatos were pumped about our trip to Atlanta to race Peachtree. Our bags were packed, flights checked in, Legoland passes secured, and Tony Slugs was already wearing his fanny pack… raincheck to 2023? In the words of ‘Arnold, I’ll be back.’
Bittersweet News.
American-record holder Keira D'Amato won't be running Peachtree on Monday. She's been selected by Team USA to compete in the World Championship Marathon in Eugene later this month. 1/2
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Who?
I didn’t think it was possible, but @KeiraDAmato, who was already the best follow on @strava, has upped her game
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Sorry not sorry babe! ❤️
.@KeiraDAmato and her husband Anthony have a bet going for the #Chicagomarathon. If Anthony stays within 40 minutes of his wife he gets a WWE-style belt.
"I think it's cute that he thinks he'll be within 40 minutes," said D'Amato.
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Instead of saying “I didn’t have time to do X today,” change it to “I didn’t make it a priority to do X today.” Still feel the same way?
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My daughter, Quin, to my mother:
“Grandmom, I love your daughter.
She broke the American record.
She lets me eat 2 or 3 candies instead of 1.
She is a very good Mommy.”
This is my why.
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I feel seen.
You might think that she’s gesturing for water but personally I think someone needs to get @KeiraDAmato a root beer float.
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That bee just wanted to hear what all the buzz was about. Thanks for capturing all the awkward. 🐝 🪚
"I don't know if I can outrun this..."
@KeiraDAmato nearly gets stung by a bee during her post-race interview with @TheRealMerb after winning the USATF 20K Championships
🎥 FULL VIDEO: piped.video/R2VkRfF7Whw
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You know, I’ve never worn a race shirt DURING the race... but I’ve also never set an American Record before... so, I felt like it was worth the shot.
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What can I say? I have a way with the words.
"I think I can run faster so I'm going to go try to run faster." – @KeiraDAmato on her plans for Berlin Marathon
Plus: @bennyflanagan after his 3rd win🥇🥇🥇
– Marielle Hall
– Colin Bennie
– @tiernan_patrick
@FalmouthRR Live w/ @TheRealMerb!
🎧🎙️ spoti.fi/3QXMNpX
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...and I was bummed that I didn’t get a free race t-shirt.
Keira D'Amato (@KeiraDAmato) just became the 7th woman in WORLD HISTORY to run a sub-15:05 5k at the age 35+ bit.ly/37uZXoc
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I hit the pacer lottery! Ben Bruce, you are a freakin’ metronome. From the bottom of my exhausted heart, thank you for so selflessly helping yesterday. Can I start calling you Beno Suave? ‘Cause you are smoooooootttthh.
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So, @SaraHall3 and @emmajbates - you want to go out dancing? I have this cool new move we can try where you throw out an imaginary fishing line and reel me in… 🎣 I hear all the cool kids are doing it.
“I could feel @SaraHall3 & @emmajbates. You know that dance move where someone throws out a fishing line? I could see them & I felt like they were reeling me in.” – @KeiraDAmato on CITIUS MAG Live talking about @usatf’s marathon squad at @WCHoregon22
🎥 piped.video/un5SuliQu7A
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I do tempo and long runs here every week. It’s about a 2.5 mile stretch of road (easy to leave out bottles) and not too many cars. Somehow, some knucklehead runs this segment more than me and I have to take back the @Strava Local Legend title weekly. #madrespect #gameon
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School Admin: Come here, Tommy, let me take your temperature.
Tommy: Please don’t take it, I’d like to keep it.
People, my 6 year old son told his first “Dad Joke!” 🥳🥳🥳
#proudmom #sonjoke #dadjoke #smoothdelivery
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I just received a voicemail from fellow runner, Realtor®, & Mom: Sarah Vaughn. @smevaughn was on multiple US Teams (1500m) & called to relinquish the title of the fastest real estate agent.🤣 My speed doesn’t compare to hers, I’m cool being fastest agent East of the Mississippi.
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“So, what did you all pick for you walk out songs?!?” @parker_valby
The solution to fixing the sport? Walk-up songs. 🎶
@parker_valby was initially intimidated by racing the pros, but with support (and jokes) from veterans like @KeiraDAmato, she felt right at home.
Parker explains what she & Keira were laughing about on the 10k start line.
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I’m all about this.
👏 Santa Clara Men’s Cross Country team headshot roundup.
An annual CITIUS MAG tradition like no other.
If facial hair is the key to running fast, the men of @SCUXCTF just became the heavy favorites for NCAAs. 👨🏻
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Wooo!!
.@KeiraDAmato, White earn USATF Athlete of the Week honors (Nov. 23-29)
usatf.org/News/2020/D%E2%80%…
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My 4 year old: What’s that? I’ve never seen it before...
Dentist: Floss
Me: 😳
#dentist #calledout #4yearoldsfloss? #floss #onblast #momfail #🤦♀️
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Thanks for stirring the pot, David! 😉@mamaZoeCherotch is one of the most incredible people I have met, I feel so lucky our racing schedules have overlapped so much this spring. She doesn’t take it easy on me!!
I spoke to @mamaZoeCherotch after her 4th place finish at today’s 50th #mastercardmini10k in a personal best 31:08. @NAZ_Elite
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According to the Association of Road Running Statisticians (ARRS), I have the Women’s 10 Mile World Record. That’s wild. Not sure why I can’t stop laughing. 🌎🤯🌍 arrs.run/WG_Rec_ENG.htm
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“I’m not making this up. This isn’t something that I’m just saying to be funny. I’ve really trained my butt off to be able to be the fastest D’Amato.” Keira D'Amato Closes 2020 With a Top 10 U.S. Marathon Performance washingtoncitypaper.com/arti… @KelynSoong @wcp
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The fact that I’m an option is rocking my world! 💃 🎉
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She’ll go on a run through her neighborhood and hear people yelling “You’re going to break that record, Keira!” Richmond's Keira D'Amato breaks American women's 10-mile record, hopes to make Olympic run richmond.com/sports/local/ri… via @RTDSports
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Keira D'Amato Will Attempt to Break the American 10-Mile Record in D.C.: “The pace is 5:13 [per mile] pace, so I’m just going to go out and run faster than that,” D’Amato says with a laugh. “So that’s my plan.” washingtoncitypaper.com/arti…
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You got this, babe!!
“I think it’s cute that he thinks he’ll be within 40 minutes.” 😂
@KeiraDAmato has a bet with her husband Anthony for Sunday’s Chicago Marathon where he needs to finish within 40 minutes of her time to win a WWE championship belt.
Good luck, Tony!
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Game on, Aliphine. Let me crush this race next week and then I’ll turn my attention to crushing you. Also, hope your family is well!
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Yes!! #fillthefield Congrats to all the new OTQs.
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...and still getting carded at the grocery store. #stillgotit
.@KeiraDAmato casually ran the seventh-fastest 5K time in history for women 35 and older. trib.al/cgV23us
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🤣🤣 That’s adorable! They are so proud of their World Mom!! I heard one of mine was going around bragging about an “Earth Record.” Apparently, different from a “World” Record.
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“Throw caution to the wind and let the NYC Bridges and the energetic crowds pull you through the last 10 miles. They won’t let you down.”
"Halfway is at 20 miles.” – @jwardy21
"If you feel excited & want to adjust your goal, wait until you’re 18 miles in before you begin speeding up." – Conner Mantz
"If you reaaaalllllllly want it, you gotta Ruth it." – @KeiraDAmato
Via @TheLapCount ⬇️
citiusmag.com/marathon-tips-…
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Whatever it takes for a nomination for Athlete of the Week. I’m fully prepared to run another campaign. 😁
.@keiraDAmato dramatically lowered her lifetime best and moved to 10th on the all-time U.S. women’s performer list in the half marathon with her 68:57 win at the Michigan Pro Half on Wednesday morning.
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...and that’s all I have to say about that.
On sports nutrition: “I really want to tell people about the benefits of dried grapes; I’m raisin awareness.” 🥁
-@KeiraDAmato
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Washington D.C., I’m coming for you! On May 12, I’ll be back at the ACLI Capital Challenge in Anacostia Park (home of the Up Dawg 10 Miler). For the second straight year I’ll be joining our nation’s leaders in a race to benefit Junior Achievement! @ACLINews @JA_USA #capchallenge
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Totally unrelated, but I scooped up a pair of mittens during that same, exact race and they have been life changing. I mean, talk about warm and cozy!! Bummer hearing about yours though, I really hope they turn up...
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CUCB: What do you want to name the race?
Me: Up Dawg Ten Miler
@CUCB: 🤣😂🤣... oh, she’s serious.
Up Dawg Ten Miler presented by Credit Union Cherry Blossom: Chasing 52:12, the American Record for Women.
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You gotta give the title to anyone who quotes Talladega Nights while running around the Atlanta Speedway. My vote is for @ByGollyMolly12.
@ByGollyMolly12 and @KeiraDAmato appear to be locked in battle for the title of funniest pro runner on Strava. Who's your pick?
And don't forget to give them kudos:
👉Molly: 1:08:29 half marathon PR bit.ly/3sDnKM3
👉Keira: 32:16 track 10K PR bit.ly/37UhNCD
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Running has provided me with some incredible opportunities… like this one: Less than 1 month until the 16th annual @SloanSportsConf! I’ll be speaking on the panel "Swim, Bike, Run, Data: The Next Frontier for Driving Human Performance.” #SSAC22 #DataForEndurance
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Aliphine, I’m getting back into race shape. I’ll be waiting for another duel when you return. 😇
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... or how about this one? “Since I had a previous PR of 16:09 from college, the thought of Mom Keira beating College Keira seemed just hilarious to me.”
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Woo! Credit Union Cherry Blossom held this September will be the @usatf 10 Mile Championships! 🇺🇸 Lottery Registration is open through June 30- let’s do this!
The @USATF Men’s & Women’s Long Distance Running Committees and the @CUCB Race Committee announced today that the 2021 #USATF 10 Mile Championships Presented by @Toyota will be held in conjunction with the one-time-only fall running of the CUCB Ten Mile Run on Sept 12, 2021.
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My husband just called me out for wearing the same pair of pants for the third day in a row (hat trick, baby!)... while wearing a shirt that says “Ask me about my T-Rex” for the third day in a row too. This might be the start of a new summer competition...
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Here we go!
Here is the elite field for The Up Dawg 10-Miler in Washington D.C. (targeting the 52:12 American record currently held by @JanetRuns)
@KeiraDAmato
@ByGollyMolly12
@DDNukuri
@ssulli10
@emily_durgin
@bsach1
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David!!! You are the man!! I didn’t know the time to the seconds.... fingers crossed it doesn’t come down to the seconds. 🤞
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Can I draw your attention away from the real election to get your vote for Athlete of the Week? I didn’t set 1-3 American Records like @G_Rupp or @MollyHuddle or have a monster kick in a competitive field like @_Morgan_Pearson... er uh, now that I’m saying this, vote for them!
Vote: USATF Athletes of the Week - Oct. 26 - Nov. 1
@MollyHuddle @KeiraDAmato @_Morgan_Pearson Galen Rupp
usatf.org/News/2020/Vote-USA…
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Thank you, Jason! That’s what I’ve been saying!!!
I'm writing a custom training plan for a runner who's 36. She's repeatedly mentioned her age like it's "old" or a critical factor for her training.
But it's not! At 36, the aging process has barely started. Let's not limit ourselves based on our age, especially if it's 36!
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Son: What was your dream?
Husband: It took place nearly 50 years ago... in a small town with a crazy, yet brilliant, candy maker who was hosting a worldwide contest. My grandfather gave me a coin to buy a chocolate bar. When I opened the bar: GOLDEN TICKET!
Son: For real?
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Another reason why I love this brand.
Today, we’re introducing the Tracksmith Fellowship: grants for emerging creatives in running, offering both the funds and mentorship needed to pursue a project that will elevate the sport, drive conversation and empower new perspectives. Learn more: tracksmith.com/pages/tracksm…
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...that chapter of my life that was now closed. So there was no pressure for me. There were no goals to hit. I was purely running because I loved it. It really gave me the freedom to come back into running in a way that was just my fun hobby. bit.ly/31PM975
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And they said using “pedal to the metal,” “eyes on the prize,” AND “eye of the tiger” in one sentence couldn’t be done... 🤦♀️
We caught up with @AmericanU graduate @KeiraDAmato ('06) — the "running realtor" — this week to talk about her new U.S. record, her Olympic goals and what was on her Thanksgiving platter.
@AUeagles | @NCAATrackField | @USTFCCCA
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Hey @JeffProbst, can you bring back @brendanshapiro1? Team Malolo needs their coach back and the world needs more pep talks. #playerscoach #season36 #easyontheeyes #musclebeach
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Burn the boat. Love reading this piece from the @Bromka The Positive Split newsletter featuring my buddy @heycoachpotato. As someone who’s struggled with their identity as a runner, I found Jake’s analogy to the Ship of Theseus very relatable. Enjoy: bit.ly/2NXfUhO
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“You know in ‘The Princess Bride,’ when they have that epic sword fight and finally the guy is like, ‘ah, I’m not left-handed!’ I feel like I just did that in the 5K,” she says, “In my head, I’m like, ‘I’m not a 5K runner!’ I feel like this isn’t even my event.”
Her track career was supposed to be over more than a decade ago. Here's how at 35 Keira D’Amato is now hitting elite-level times. (Workouts included.)
ow.ly/urnm50Al6S9
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Love, love, love how they captured my roundabout story of elite running. What a <strange> <exciting> <unconventiational> <wonderful> <fun> journey!
Her track career was supposed to be over more than a decade ago. Here's how at 35 Keira D’Amato is now hitting elite-level times. (Workouts included.)
ow.ly/urnm50Al6S9
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You asked for it... Up Dawg Ten Miler swag, so you too will be asked “What’s Up Dawg?!?”
Huge thank you to @prteamsales for putting this together. prteamsales.tuosystems.com/s…
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Butt seriously, rest up and feel better. You have some butt to kick in NYC. Our next showdown can wait. I think our official talley is you 3, me 2. So I still owe YOU one. #comingforyou
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Turned @Oreo taster... I love it!! 🏆
Realtor turned professional runner turned Oreo taste tester. We talked to @KeiraDAmato in Final Surge Podcast Episode 181 blog.finalsurge.com/final-su…
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“If you ran ‘em, count ‘em!” …And I’ve always said that. (Ok, got me, first time saying that, but it sounded good.)
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Go @Bsach1! Awesome article in @RunWashington highlighting the Pan Am Games Silver Medalist! 🏃♀️🙌
runwashington.com/2019/08/04…
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Warning: I refer to myself in third person. Double warning: I make reference to my love of math on more than one occasion.🤦♀️
I had a blast talking with @KeiraDAmato on @ForTheLRPod! She talked through what has led to “Keira’s Bonus Round” of running and why she thinks she’s hitting her stride in 2020 at 36 years old.
anchor.fm/forthelongrun/epis…
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Kids found our elves head first in a bag of @Starburst…
My sons response, “you’ll never believe it, they are eating our Starburst… but they also finished our tortilla chips, cookies, this bin of snacks, AND my @therealgushers!
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I’ve got big plans on September 29! #CapChallenge #funracegreatcause
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