The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon was held on April 27, 2025 in Toledo, Ohio. Race weekend included the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, the Owens Corning Half Marathon, the 5-Person Relay, the 5K, and a Kids run.
The Marathon is known to to be a flat and fast course, with approximately 1/3 of the field at this race qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
I was selected as a race ambassador to help promote the Glass City Marathon events. As an ambassador I received a free race entry which I used to run the Marathon.
Fellow Ambassador Herman, and I volunteered at the Air Force Marathon Expo September 20, 2024 in Dayton. We handed out glasses to promote the various Glass City Races.
Race Day
I stayed at the Red Roof Inn in Toledo the night before the Marathon.
Race day started with a 4am wake up to get ready and catch the shuttle from the hotel to the starting line. I was the first one on the bus.
I started in Corral C.
Overall this was a fun race. I ran approximately the first 15 miles with the 4:05 race pacers. Around mile 16 I started experiencing heel pain. I slowed down significantly and had to walk for a while.
I finished in 4:32
I dedicate this Marathon to 82 Striders whose names I printed on my race bracelet. These kids inspire me more than they might ever know. I am extremely proud to be their coach and surround myself with so many amazing runners.
Post race snacks included pancakes, sausage, pizza, and a cookie.
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