11 Facts About Ed Moran

Ed Moran was born on May 27,1981 and is a retired track and road runner who specialized in various long-distance disciplines.

In spite of being in a track team of prodigies like Sean Graham, Ed Moran eventually became a standout in the 5000 metres.

Ed Moran was very close to deciding not to continue running after college.

Ed Moran changed his mind after the 2005 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where he ran 13:25.87 in the 5000 metres, 14 seconds better than his previous personal best.

Ed Moran subsequently signed a professional contract with Nike so that he could train full-time.

In 2007, Ed Moran won the men's 5000 metres at the 2007 Pan American Games, and as of 2023 still holds the course record of the race.

Ed Moran was selected to run for the US at the 2008 IAAF World Cross Country Championships although he did not finish the race.

Ed Moran ran the same competition the following year, finishing the course at the 2009 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 60th place of 137 finishers.

Ed Moran mentored student-athletes on NCAA Division 1 nationally ranked cross country and track teams.

Ed Moran performed administrative tasks including budgeting, equipment acquisition, fundraising, and travel logistics.

Ed Moran was in his seventh season on the William and Mary staff, and third as a volunteer after four years as a full-time assistant.