Maria Scavuzzo
QT: 2:37:52
Residence: Miamisburg, OH
Hometown: Medina, OH
College: Miami University
Age on Race Day: 23
Affiliation: Advanced Running Project, Dayton, Ohio
Qualifying Race: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:37:52
Social Handles: Instagram - @marscavuz Twitter - @marscavuz1
Favorite inspirational quote: "Why Not Me." - In the words of her mom
Favorite book: Let Your Mind Run, by Deena Kastor
Favorite movie: Disney's Tarzan
Of Note:
- With a masters degree in Exercise and Health Science, she is now studying to be a registered dietitian
- Walk-on at Miami University; finished last at 10,000m in conference meet her freshman year and won it as a senior
- 2019 Columbus Marathon, where she earned her OTQ, was her debut at the distance
- 2019 Capital City Half Marathon runner-up; 2019 Columbus 10K Champion
