Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Marathoner Caitlyn Tateishi

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Caitlyn Tateishi

Caitlyn Tateishi

Sport: running

Tateishi’s mom, Ali, described her daughter as a couch potato during her early days at Waiakea High.

Something obviously changed along the way for the once middle-of-the-pack runner.

The goal for Tateishi, 30, at Saturday’s Baltimore Marathon was to break 3 hours, and the 2004 Waiakea graduate went out and greatly exceeded her expectations, winning the women’s division in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 42 seconds.

5 questions

Favorite song: I have way too many favorite songs!

Favorite food: Fried rice

Favorite sports role model: Desiree Linden, Olympic marathoner

What makes you happy: When my friends achieve their running goals, and delicious food

Favorite cartoon character: Totoro