From the New York City Metro area, Robert has been running since elementary school in CYO programs and the USATF Junior Olympics series. He attended Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey, NJ where led his team to two NTN/NXN appearances, running personal bests of 4:12 and 9:10 before competing at the collegiate level. After high school, Robert attended Syracuse University where he earned a degree in Public Relations and Marketing Management. While competing for the Orange, Robert led his team to a 10th place finish at the NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, their first top ten finish in decades. Now training with Team USA Minnesota, Robert seeks to become one of the USA's top marathoners. Though he will not be running the Olympic Trials Marathon in 2016 due to injury, Robert achieved the qualifying mark by running 1:03:27 at the 2015 USA Half Marathon Championships.
On the roads and off, Robert is very passionate about the sport of running. For a year and a half after graduating from Syracuse, he worked with the New York Road Runners in media and public relations, specializing with professional athletes, while running with the New York Athletic Club. On his future in the business of sport, Robert says, "I want to one day hold a position in the sport of running that will allow me to give back to the sport and make positive changes in the sport that will increase competitive running’s popularity.”
Robert's fondness for running is evident, stating, "I love to challenge and push myself through racing. Making new friends and connections along the way is always a great bonus, too."
