Sam Kreig

Title

Graduate Assistant
Position Group

Distance/XC

Sam comes from a diverse athletic background, but one thing is consistent: when he excited about a sport, he invests in that sport full force. He has a strong background as a distance runner; he was a miler and continued my running after college in marathons including Boston, Chicago, and Columbus.

Kreig’s 25 Year Progression:

2019 – Chicago – 2:25.59s
2018 – California CIM – 2:26.00s
2017 – Chicago – 2:26.00s
2017 – Boston – 2:32.00s
2016 – California CIM – 2:28.00s
2016 – Boston – 2:33.00s
2014 – New York City – 2:36.00s
1998 – Chicago– 2:59.00s
1996 – Boston – 3:22.00s
1995 – Rocket City– 2:58.00s

After high school, Krieg stopped running and took up climbing and found interest in other outdoor activities He's scaled crags in Yosemite National Park, Spain, Thailand, Patagonia and many other places.

In 2002 Sam discovered a passion for cycling! It started on the mountain bike and quickly evolved into a passion for road racing and cyclocross. If it has two wheels and a finish line, you'll see him at the starting line with a huge grin and a full tank of fuel ready to go!

His wife, Karen Appleby, a vice provost at Idaho State University, is also an avid runner. He has lived in Pocatello since 2005!

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