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Jay O. is one of 26 Speedy Spuds who will run the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon dressed in a potato costume.
Hi! I’m a 57-year-old who tries to live life like a Roadrunner cartoon—though I’m usually more Wile E. Coyote, running into the occasional painted tunnel. I work in large-scale computer deployments, play guitar, and have been married for 33 years. My two sons are graduating this year—one from Rutgers and the other from Princeton for grad school. I grew up in Rockaway Beach, NY and now live in “glorious” New Jersey. I also have a Border Collie who constantly reminds me I haven’t taken him on enough walks.
Half Marathon
I like to keep my carbs simple—baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes are perfect for that. I’m especially happy with a baked potato.
Shepherd’s pie. Mashed potatoes with that crispy top are hard to beat.
I’ve been a fierce potato competitor ever since childhood games of Hot Potato. As everyone knows there are no winners in Hot Potato—but if we’re playing, prepare to get burned!
I started running after casually promising I’d run a 5K with only two weeks of training, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Right now I’m training for the Asbury Park Half and a few other races. Mostly, though, I just like to keep things fun—getting a little silly is part of what makes running and life enjoyable.
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