Jenny Donnelly
QT: 2:44:35
Residence: New York, NY
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
College: Yale University
Age on Race Day: 28
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:44:35
Social Handles: Instagram - @jenny_donn
Favorite inspirational quote: "Pressure is nothing more than the shadow of great opportunity"
Favorite post-race indulgence: Grilled octopus
Favorite movie: Silence of the Lambs
Of Note:
- Category Lead, Makeup Sales for Glossier
- Dad competes in masters swimming, sister is a "running/biking/swimming queen," mom (a breast cancer survivor) is still setting marathon personal bests in her 60s (mom ran a 3:56 PB in Jenny's OTQ race).
- In March 2019, she and her fiance completed their first ultramarathons together - a 150 mile, 5-day stage race across New Zealand with a total elevation gain of 35,000 feet carrying a 22-pound pack
