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Jay Jacob Wind

Jay Jacob Wind is a long-time runner, race director, and community leader based in Arlington, Virginia. He is best known in the D.C. area for directing hundreds of local running events, advocating for community parks, and serving on athletic boards. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Running and Athletic Career

    • 213 marathon finishes (2 wins) and 5 ultras (1 win at 50 mi)
    • Completed more than 3,000 shorter races.
    • Hit a peak marathon time of 2:27:25 at Boston.
    • Inducted into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame.

Race Director and Consulting
    • Works with the Safety And Health Foundation.
    • Directs or consults for around 20 events yearly.
    • Organizes the Potomac River Run and local track meets.
    • Has raised hundreds of thousands for charity. [1, 2, 3]

Civic Engagement
    • Served on the Arlington Parks Commission (1991–1997).
    • Helped pass bond measures that raised millions for parks.
    • Wrote the weekly Arlington Running Roundup column.
    • Authored the techno-thriller book The Man Who Stole The Sun. [1, 2]

Professional Background
    • Holds an MBA in Management Science.
    • Worked for The Centech Group.
    • Served as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). [1]

Check out his public records and details on the ⁠Safety And Health Foundation Profile or the ⁠ACE Health Foundation. [1]