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 (junior at Northwestern University) and Ben (11th grade at Mattawan).

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I work for Zoetis as a Digital Data & Analytics Project Financial Analyst within the ZTD division. I enjoy process improvement analysis and getting my hands on website development and technology gadgets. 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 general insight and information about running (training/racing tactics, nutrition, hydration, proper clothing, etc.)

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

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Running Background

I have loved running since I was a child and have continued to make it a part of my lifestyle. Starting as a sprinter when I was younger, I now run multiple races each year, ranging from 5Ks to ultra-marathons. In 2008, I realized that my health was suffering, and I weighed 235 lbs. I made the decision to get back in shape, and now I run an average of 50 miles a week. Not only have I finished ultra-marathons, but I also feel much healthier and better about myself. My love for running has allowed me to give back to the community by sharing my story and inspiring others to become runners or continue their running journey.

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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