Quick Facts
Biography
Joseph "Joe" Boyle is a competitive runner, former runner and a athletics coach. He is currently head coach of the Texas Running Club of the USA Track & Field. Athletes that he has coached in the past include Mel Pender and Charles Greene both World record holders and Olympic Gold Medalists.
Early years
He started running as a freshman because he was being chased by the bigger kids 1960 at Pierson High School, Sag Harbor, LI, NY. Won the Suffolk County Cross Country Championship 1964. A history teacher Mr. White convinced him to join the cross country team as a Freshman in High School. Coach Pietre and Coach Vishno basketball coaches encouraged XC as conditioning for basketball. Later Coach UTZ took over as XC coach and further motivated me to excel. Principal Mr. Crozier, along with Coach UTZ gave him support and encouragement to run indoor and outdoor track races, expand my education and, as a result, I was able to go on the college.
He organized the Texas Running Center for the purpose of promoting the running lifestyle to members of the community that I live with. My way of giving back. In addition I continue to compete on the senior level and coach runners of all levels. My way of continuing to refine my training methods and maintaining physical and mental fitness.
Awards
Senior Master (60-64 age group)
- 2009 Southwest Region Champion 200 & 800
- 2009 Huntsman World Games 6th 200 & 800
- 2009 1 mile Trail Race 2nd
Master Awards:
- 1987 Texas Master Champion 1500
- 1987 TAC Gulf Coast Master Champion 1500
- 1987 Texas Southwest Master Champion 1500
- 1987 TAC National Masters Track & Field Championships 1500
- 1991 Master Elite 5th Avenue Mile N.Y.R.R.A.
N.Y.A.C.
- Member of 3000 meter National Championship XC Team
- New Milford, CT. 8 Mile Champion 1970
- PENN Relays anchor leg sprint medley (1:50 half mile) 1977
College Awards:
- 1968 Olympic Marathon Training- Alamosa Colorado 1968 Outstanding College Athletes of America
- 1968 5th NAIA National Championships 1500
- 1968 3rd USTFF National Championships 3 Mile
- 1968 Mile Record Kentucky Relays (1968 -1980’s)
- 1968 USTFF All American Cross Country
- 1968 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Champion Mile
- 1968 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Champion 880
- 1968 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference 2nd 2 Mile
- 1968 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference 3rd Mile Relay Team
- 1968 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference 2nd Cross Country
- 1968 Arkansas AAU Cross Country Champion
- 1970 AAU National Steeplechase Champion Steeplechase
- 1970 AAU National Track and Field Championships 2nd 6 Mile
Jr. College:
- 1965 National NJCAA Championship 3rd Mile
- 1965 National NJCAA Championship 5th 2 Mile
- 1966 National NJCAA Championship 3rd Mile
- 1966 National NJCAA Championship 3rd 2 Mile
High School:
- 1964 Suffolk County Cross Country Champion
- 1964 Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award
- 1964 Outstanding Senior Athlete
- 1963-64 MVP Cross Country