Melissa Penwell
QT: 2:44:54
Residence: Rocklin, CA
Hometown: Eugene, OR
College: Oregon State University
Age on Race Day: 32
Affiliation: Sacramento Running Association Elite/rabbitELITE
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:44:48
Social Handles: Instagram - @Melissa1555
Favorite inspirational quote: “That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life is.” - Kara Goucher
Favorite TV shows: The Office, and Parks and Recreation
Of Note:
- Legal secretary at Placer County District Attorney's office
- Was a collegiate rower before serving in the Peace Corps in Guatemala for three years
- Ran her first marathon as a bucket list item but became addicted to distance running
- Runner-up in the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run in 2017
