Our Katie Castro Hynes got some notice from New Balance for her speed, for her carving skills and most importantly for her love of running.
“Running is a part of me, a part of my identity. Running makes me whole. Without it, I become another person, as if something is missing.
“I run wherever I am and whenever I can. My New Balance-clad feet take me to the park, to the track, to the city streets. They bring me home from work, they carry me to class, they cross the finish line.
“The marathon is my distance. It is my excuse to run more, to train harder. It is a physical game, a mental game. It always presents new challenges.
“At heart I am a competitor. I work hard and put up the fight. Sometimes I am my own competition. I am determined to be a better, faster me.”
Bio Summary: Katie Casto Hynes; 2:51 Marathoner; Member of Central Park Track Club New Balance; Dietetic Intern & Student: Masters in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, Teachers College; Columbia University; Pumpkin Carver Enthusiast