Meet Club Member: Laurie Weiner

Hi, my name is Laurie Weiner from North Canton, Ohio. I’m 62 years old and I love running.

HF #9266, MM #15681, Double Agent #3668

I became a HF in October 2014 and MM in 2021.

I began participating in Half Marathons in 2010, where my first Half Marathon was Cleveland Rite Aid. I actually walked the whole race with my husband. I later discovered Jeff Galloway’s Run, Walk, Run method and have run intervals since.

I currently have run 165 Half Marathons and 21 Marathons/50K races. This would be more if it hadn’t been for COVID.
I have an unique feature as in September 2024. I received a total knee replacement. With hard work I was able to return to racing in May 2025. Of course, my first Half Marathon would be Cleveland, since it was my very first Half Marathon. Since May I have run 9 Half Marathons.
I would have to say overall favorite Half Marathon was Disneyland Paris in 2018. My favorite Marathon is Chicago, where I had the blessing to run in 2022.
Running is part of my life and I can find no better way to discover new areas and staying physically fit than by running.
I love the support that Fanatics/Maniacs give each other and I get excited when I see you all on the race course. Of course you will hear my yelling “Looking good Fanatics/Maniacs” when I see you.
I plan on running as long as I am able. I may not be an elite runner, but I get it done and have fun. I also like to stop on runs to take pictures as I see interesting scenery. Lastly I want to encourage those that are the middle/back of the packers. Continue to work hard as you put in the same miles as those who run fast. You also get more out of your race registration.
Keep running and never give up! Happy Running..

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