Steve Donovan lives in Madison, Wisconsin with his wife Jennifer and his two children Franny & Ian. In 2005, he published his book "The Untitled Journals of Steve Donovan's Marathon Training". His second book is in the works.
Since he began running in 2003, he has accomplished fourteen marathons and three triple digit mile relay races with his running team The Pygmy Shrews and Fleet Feet Madison. In 2007, he competed in Ironman Wisconsin. Donovan sits on Madison’s Shamrock Shuffle board.
Professionally, his work in advertising and television has garnered 7 regional ADDY awards, 5-time WBA award winner and recipient of the Telly Award.
He has a new favorite shampoo that was included in the 2006 Chicago Marathon freebie packet, but he can't remember what it was called. His quest to find it continues to this day.