By: Jeremy Jones
Joining more than 38,000 runners from around the world, Barry University adjunct professor Dr. Alan Miller was triumphant Nov. 2 as he crossed the finish line to become the winner of the ING New York City Marathon in his age group (60-64).
Miller, who teaches in Barry’s School of Adult and Continuing Education, finished the race in 3:08:03. A certified ChiRunning instructor, Miller, 60, teaches “Understanding and Coping with Stress” at ACE’s Davie campus and has been an avid runner for years. He ran his first marathon in 1978 in Hawaii and has competed in several other races since then. This was Miller’s 26th New York Marathon and his best age group finish ever.
“I was thrilled to win my age group, because I never expected it and because New York is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. I am very grateful,” said Miller, a resident of Cooper City. “I hope this can set an example for all those young people out there that hard work and preparation pay off, whether it be in athletics, academics or in the work world.”
In all, Miller competed against more than 1,100 runners in his age group to be declared the winner of this year’s marathon. Older age group winners were presented with a crafted silver award from Tiffany’s.
Miller, who teaches in Barry’s School of Adult and Continuing Education, finished the race in 3:08:03. A certified ChiRunning instructor, Miller, 60, teaches “Understanding and Coping with Stress” at ACE’s Davie campus and has been an avid runner for years. He ran his first marathon in 1978 in Hawaii and has competed in several other races since then. This was Miller’s 26th New York Marathon and his best age group finish ever.
“I was thrilled to win my age group, because I never expected it and because New York is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. I am very grateful,” said Miller, a resident of Cooper City. “I hope this can set an example for all those young people out there that hard work and preparation pay off, whether it be in athletics, academics or in the work world.”
In all, Miller competed against more than 1,100 runners in his age group to be declared the winner of this year’s marathon. Older age group winners were presented with a crafted silver award from Tiffany’s.