Clara Santucci
QT: 2:41:20
Residence: Lawrence, PA
Hometown: West Union, WV
College: West Virginia University
Age on Race Day: 32
Qualifying Race: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:29:54
Social Handles: Instagram - @cmaerun Twitter - @cmaerun26
Favorite inspirational quote: "You don't throw a whole life away just cause he's banged up a little." - Seabiscuit
Favorite song to run to: Something Wild by Linsdey Stirling ft. Andrew McMahon
Favorite book: Running with the Buffaloes
Of Note:
- Graduate Student Director of Operations for Track and Field at West Virginia University
- Competed in 2012 and 2016 Trials; finished 7th in 2012
- Was home-schooled by her mom until 5th grade and very shy; running helped her come out of her shell
- Ran her high school 3200m time PB 13 times in a row in her debut marathon (2:29:54) at Boston in 2011
- Hamstring injuries forced her off the course at 2016 Trials and she wasn't sure if she would continue running; pursued her passion via coaching
- A highlight of her career was realizing at 2012 Trials that she was battling in final miles with Deena Kastor, feeling both starstruck and competitive
