Lori Mann
QT: 2:44:16
Residence: Long Beach, CA
Hometown: Coto de Caza, CA
College: University of California, Los Angeles
Age on Race Day: 37
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:44:16
Social Handles: Instagram/Twitter - @Lorilynnmann
Favorite inspirational quote: “Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint.” Romans 5:3-8
Favorite post-race indulgence: Gluten-free beer
Favorite TV show: Sex and the City
Favorite movie: Rudy
Of Note:
- Psychologist and Wellness Brand Creator, TIERAdventureTherapy.com and TIERnow.com, which takes therapy into the outdoors
- Has a Ph.D. in psychology; became a licensed therapist while running a PR agency
- A newlywed and new stepmom to children 10 and 13; in October 2019 she married the chiropractor, Dr. Adam Sandahl, who has cured her running injuries for the past 7 years. He ran TCS New York City Marathon with her in 2018 with an engagement ring in his shorts, and proposed afterward
- California Cross Country State Championships Runner-Up (Division II) in 2002 as a sophomore in high school, but quit running after college because of incessant injuries
