Meet Club Members: Mihaela & Jules– My name is Mihaela (HF#4295, MM#9676, DA#832) and my husband is Jules (HF#4294, MM#3509, DA#475). I’ve finished 140 half marathons, 22 marathons—including ultramarathons—while Jules has completed 143 half marathons, 66 marathons, and 27 ultras, which include three 100-milers. Many uncounted 5k and 10k races. Together, we estimate over 500 races of various distances, most races in Washington State, and nearly all we ran side by side, finishing together. Our medals fill a garage wall, which Jules jokes is the priciest wall in our house. We keep each other motivated, supported, and challenged.
Back in 2013, we took up running together to carve out more time for one another amidst our hectic work lives—especially since Jules had been training for ultras and marathons since 2009. This shared activity soon became a special way for us to connect, reinforcing the strong bond we already had before getting married thirty years ago. Now that we’re semi-retired, we travel to new places, participate in different races, and have found a wonderful community of friends through running.
We love participating in small community races to catch up with friends, along with major events like the Honolulu Marathon and other competitions across Hawaii. We recently joined a local training group to adapt to Hawaii’s unique climate. We’ve competed in Canada, Spain, and Portugal, and are looking forward to more races throughout Europe and Japan. Our choice of races is guided by the experience itself rather than tallying up countries or states.
A healthy diet is just as important as daily exercise. I start each day with a green juice made from ginger, spinach, kale, lemon juice, green apple, and cucumber—it’s energizing. We regularly eat fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables. When traveling or running, I bring sliced green apples and cucumbers for snacks to stay satisfied and hydrated.
We look forward to more races, new adventures, and pursuing our dreams together.
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