Karen Bertasso
QT: 2:43:46
Residence: Albany, NY
Hometown: Scotia, NY
College: Union College
Age on Race Day: 35
Affiliation: Willow Street AC
Qualifying Race: Eversource Hartford Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:43:46
Social handles: Instagram - @kickassbertass Twitter - @karenbert23
Favorite inspirational quote: "We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort." - Jesse Owens
Favorite book: Dandelion Growing Wild
Favorite post-race indulgence: Pancakes
Of Note:
- Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
- Had a breakthrough performance at 2013 CIM, where she ran 2:50:01, surprising herself with a PB of almost 10 minutes
- Tried four times to qualify for 2016 Trials, including a 2:45:45
