09/17/2025
Meet Mariana, a rising running star whose determination and joy light up every race! 🏃♀️ From declaring herself "not a runner" just a year ago to lacing up and starting her journey in November 2024, Mariana's greatest accomplishment is clocking a blazing 6:06 minute mile at the Hudson Mile Race this year—a stunning testament to her rapid progress and unbreakable spirit. Lacing up her Saucony Endorphin Pro 4s for racing, she powers through miles with her colorful compression socks adding a fun pop to every stride. Blasting punk and rock anthems from The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Puddle of Mudd, and Linkin Park, Mariana finds her rhythm and mental escape in the music that keeps her pushing forward.
Mariana thrives in high-60s temps under sunny, breezy skies, where the perfect conditions fuel her focus and fun. Her goals? To keep getting faster while savoring the challenge and head-clearing magic of running, with targets like a sub-20-minute 5K, a 1:30 half marathon, and conquering her first full marathon at the Mohawk Hudson this October. Her support crew is her powerhouse: her trainer, who inspires her with lessons in consistency for unlocking incredible speed and strength; her husband, always trackside cheering and snapping those epic finish-line shots; and her mom, sister, and clients, who motivate her to prove that women can shatter limiting beliefs and achieve far more than they imagine.
Post-race, Mariana refuels with a CLIF bar or chocolate protein shake paired with a banana—simple, satisfying victory fuel! Join Mariana at the Mohawk Hudson Marathon this October, where her infectious drive and transformative story will inspire you to lace up and chase your own running dreams!
