Mary Wirtz
QT: 2:44:20
Residence: Rochester, MN
Hometown: Anoka, MN
College: University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Age on Race Day: 32
Affiliation: Dakota Distance Project
Qualifying Race: Chevron Houston Marathon 2020
Marathon Best: 2:44:20
Social Handles: Instagram - @mj_wirtz
Favorite inspirational quote: "It's only a crazy dream until you do it."
Favorite song to run to: "Whatever you Like" by T.I.
Favorite TV show: ABC Nightly News with David Muir
Favorite post-race indulgence: Cookie bars
Of Note:
- Clinical Registered Dietitian, Mayo Clinic
- Ran her OTQ 5 months postpartum; ran throughout pregnancy and resumed training within a few weeks of delivering a healthy baby girl
- She and her husband have two children: Elise (4) and Laney (5 months)
- Ran the 2019 Fargo Marathon 2019 while 6 months pregnant
