Merrilee Blackham
QT: 2:44:38
Residence: Ogden, UT
Hometown: Centerville, UT
College: Southern Utah University
Age on Race Day: 41
Affiliation: Ogden Track Club, Brooks
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:41:59
Social Handles: Instagram - @marathon_mom_ Twitter - @mblackham11
Favorite inspirational quote: "Never give up on your dreams, but also never give up working to make your dream become a reality." - Meb Keflezighi
Go-to breakfast: French toast
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride
Of Note:
- Cross country and track coach at Ogden High School
- Mother of four children, ages 7-20
- Ran in college but took a break afterward to raise kids; returned to marathon about 10 years ago
- Finished 104th in 2016 Trials; suffered in the heat and eager to run the Trials she's dreamed of
- Won the masters division at the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon and 2019 St. George Marathon; 3-time winner Top of Utah Half Marathon and 2-time winner Snow Canyon Half Marathon
