A lifelong distance runner and former college athlete, Julie’s running journey is nothing short of epic. She ran her first marathon in 1999, took a 12-year breather (because life and kids and such!), then came back stronger than ever in 2019. Since her return, she’s laced up again for the Boston Marathon multiple times and even flew across the world to represent in the World Age Group Championship Marathon in Sydney, Australia in 2024.

And she’s not done yet! Julie is currently in training mode again—this time for the 2025 World Age Group Championships as part of the New York City Marathon. Her story proves that passion, persistence, and a good cross-training can take you anywhere at any age!