Jolanta Thorburn began her marathon journey in 2022 with the Chicago Marathon. She went on to run additional marathons, including New York, Seattle, Tokyo, and Berlin, all while fundraising. In 2024, she completed the London Marathon and aimed to qualify for the Boston Marathon, achieving this goal in 2025. By June 2026, she completed her 50 states + DC challenge and crossed the finish line of the 130th Boston Marathon, marking the completion of the Six World Marathon Majors.
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Featured Club Member: Samuel Lafaye MM #14775
Sam Lafaye, a former Marine, began running competitively after military service but faced injuries leading to surgeries. Despite challenges, he pursued running across 32 states, completing 82 half marathons and 12 full marathons, including major events. He promotes health and well-being, emphasizing that age shouldn’t hinder personal improvement.