Two marathon finishers wearing medals and race bibs smiling in front of a marathon backdrop at the ING Georgia Marathon.

Jay Pryor

Hometown: Dunwoody, GA

Races Completed: 19 half marathons

Standout Memory: The start of the first race was fantastic. We were downtown and it was still dark when we started, but the starting line was bright with lights and a balloon arch that we ran under. It was the best start of any of the 75+ half marathons I've run.

Biggest Challenge: My most difficult obstacle is time. I will be 81 for the 20th race, and unfortunately, training for any half marathon doesn't get any easier. However, I should note that regarding age group placement, there's a lot to be said for attrition!