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Meet Greg Domantay

Greg Domantay

Greg Domantay created Run Chicago over 17 years ago as a venue for runners to achieve their highest ability and performance. Leveraging his advanced degrees in bioscience and exercise physiology as well as his 30+ years as a competitive runner, Greg shares his unmatched experience and knowledge to runners of every age and ability.

He has competed at the highest national and international levels, and won dozens of races at distances from 400 meters to the half-marathon. He has been nationally ranked at various distances and continues to compete and challenge his own personal records.

But perhaps more significant than his running record is his legacy as a coach in the Chicago area. Over his nearly two decades of coaching, Greg has assembled a world class community of runners who support each other's endeavors. His enthusiasm for and devotion to the sport of running is infectious, and he's inspired hundreds of athletes at every level to achieve their goals.

Some highlights of Greg's running career include:

NCAA Division 1 Cross Country All-America
Illinois Intercollegiate Cross Country Champion
USA Team Member - China, Japan and Berlin, Germany Ekiden
Illinois Team Member - United States Ekiden
Two Time Illinois Corporate Challenge Champion

Greg's lifetime personal best running times include:

1 MILE 3:57
2 MILE 8:43
5K 13:56
8K 22:47 (5th fastest time in the world in 1991)
10K 28:52
15K 44:12
10 MILE 47: 31 (4th fastest American time in 1991)
1/2 Marathon 1:04:10

Whatever your fitness level, there is a Run Chicago training program for you.
View our updated 2007/08 winter training programs...

"He is so good for Chicago. We are incredibly lucky to have him. Having [Greg] helps you stay on the path. You don't want to disappoint him by not giving your best effort. If you keep your goals to yourself it is easy to go astray. Greg keeps you honest..."
— Jane Murphy, Marketing Executive, Runner

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