Scott VanLoo

All About Me

Originally from Portage, MI (Portage Northern '92), and graduated from KVCC. I reside in Mattawan with my wife, Susan, and two boys, Sam (sophomore at Northwestern University) and Ben (10th grade at Mattawan).

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I currently work for Zoetis as a Digital Data & Analytics Project Manager and Financial Analyst within the ZTD division. I do enjoy process improvement analysis along with getting my hands on website development and technology coding. I also jump online periodically and join my son's Fortnite squad to see if I can hang with them. I've been known to crank some good 90s (as Ben would say) with my building tactics.

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Hobbies include running, swimming, home theater building, graphic design/website development, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and computer gaming.

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Coaching Background

• ​Mattawan Middle School Cross Country Head Coach (2022 to Present)

• Mattawan Middle School Track & Field Head Coach (2022 to Present)

• Mattawan Middle School Cross Country Volunteer Parent/Coach (2021 Fall Season)

• Mattawan Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach (2021 Spring Season)

• Kalamazoo Area Runners Beyond Team Leader (2014 to Present)

  • ​8:00 min/mile pace leader for the winter KAR Beyond long runs

  • Provide insight and information about running in general (training/racing tactics, nutrition, hydration, proper clothing, etc.)

• ​Let Me Run Mattawan Coach (2015 to 2019)

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Running Background

Ever since I was a child, running has been a love of mine. What started off as a sprinter mind set of in my younger days to now running multiple races (5Ks to ultra-marathons) per year, I feel that running is a part of my lifestyle that has benefited me in many ways. In 2008, I woke up and felt that I was out of shape and made the decision to get my health back in check. The scale was showing 235lbs, and I made it a goal to find a better and healthier me. Flash forward to today, and I’m running an average of 50 miles a week, finishing ultra-marathons, and (more importantly) feeling better about my health. This desire to run has opened many doors to give back to the community by sharing my story with others to help inspire future runners and motivate current runners.

Here's a little glimpse into some running numbers/times

• Middle School / High School events ran

  • 100m / 200m / 4x100m relay / 4x200m relay / 400m / Long Jump

• Since 2009, I’ve logged:

• • 58 marathons

  • 33 ultra-marathons

  • Multiple half marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks

• Personal Best Finish Times

  • 100 miles: 22:59:59 (2013 Woodstock 100)

  • 50 miles: 7:36:41 (2017 Chicago Lakefront 50)

  • 50K: 4:52:12 (2017 Yankee Springs 50K)

  • 26.2: 3:04:21 (2020 Last Change BQ)

  • 13.1: 1:24:22 (2020 Kalamazoo Virtual Half)

  • 10K: 38:14 (2020 Kalamazoo Virtual 10K)

  • 5K: 18:24 (2020 Kalamazoo Virtual 5K)

  • 1 mile: 5:13 (2017 All Out Mile at WMU)

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