Gabi Anzalone
QT: 2:36:46
Residence: Madison, WI
Hometown: Grand Blanc, MI
College: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Age on Race Day: 26
Affiliation: Wisconsin Runner Race Team
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2017
Marathon Best: 2:36:46
Social Handles: Instagram - @gaburrito_anzalonie Twitter - @ganzalone28
Favorite inspirational quote: "Sometimes, flowers grow in the soil of ashes." - Johnnyswim
Favorite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite song to run to: Partition by Beyonce
Of Note:
- Behavioral Health Social Worker at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI
- Was trying for OTQ in her debut marathon, 2017 Chicago, but dropped out after Mile 20 with dehydration; questioned whether marathon was the right event for her but qualified easily in her next attempt
- Favorite running memory is when the top runner and her best friend on team refused to leave her behind at NCAA cross country meet; she got "dragged" to 9th place
