Joey Berriatua

Joey Berriatua is an American professional distance runner specializing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Born on June 16, 1995, in San Mateo, California, he competed collegiately for Santa Clara University. After college, Berriatua moved to Boulder, Colorado, to train with Tinman Elite, a professional running group known for its collaborative and transparent approach to the sport. Despite not qualifying for NCAA Championships during his collegiate career, he demonstrated resilience and determination, eventually achieving a personal best of 8:20.82 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 2024 Known for his candid reflections on the challenges of professional running, Berriatua shares his experiences through his Substack newsletter, "3:57," where he discusses topics ranging from injury recovery to the realities of sponsorship in the sport.