Laurie Weiner, a 62-year-old from North Canton, Ohio, has been passionate about running since participating in her first Half Marathon in 2010. Over the years, she has completed 165 Half Marathons and 21 Marathons/50K races, utilizing Jeff Galloway’s Run, Walk, Run method. After a total knee replacement in September 2024, she resumed racing in May 2025. Her favorite events include Disneyland Paris and the Chicago Marathon. Laurie encourages all runners, especially those in the middle and back of the pack, to keep pushing forward and enjoy the journey.