Mark Conover

Mark Robert Conover (May 28, 1960 – April 6, 2022) was an American long distance runner and coach.

[4][5] Conover showed his potential running for Miramonte High School in Orinda, California,[6] finishing fifth at the CIF California State Meet in the 2 mile behind Jeff Nelson[7] just a year before Nelson would set the record in the event which would hold for almost 30 years.

He then went on to Humboldt State University, where he became the 1981 NCAA Division II Cross Country Champion.

[3] His time as a professional runner was cut short in 1993 by a two-year battle with Hodgkin’s disease, although he returned to running in years to follow.

[10] Professional internships that developed into planning jobs in San Luis Obispo County had him training in the area.