The Miles and Trials of a Marathon Goddess
52 weeks, 52 marathons — and a love story. Julie's turbulent early life, the rekindling of a father's love, an epic year of far-flung races, and a finish line marriage proposal.
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Julie Weiss turned the loss of her father into a global movement — running a marathon every single week for a year to raise one million dollars for pancreatic cancer research.
52Marathons in a year
$1.0MRaised for research
118Lifetime finishes
The million dollar milestone
Raised: $1,000,000100% of goal
Every mile was dedicated to someone lost to or fighting pancreatic cancer. Together we reached the million dollar goal — and the race isn't over. We run for those who can't.
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"Find your passion, bring out your spirit and let it shine. We got this!"
The 52/52 series
In 2012–13 Julie ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks while working full time as an accountant — leaving the office on Friday, racing on Sunday, and back at her desk Monday morning. She was featured in the documentary Spirit of the Marathon II and honored as California Woman of the Year for the 28th Senate District.
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Published works
We Got This!
A children's book about a girl who grows up with a love for running — teaching early elementary readers to do what they love and believe in their dreams.
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A selection from the 52-week series.
| Week | Marathon | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Maritona Di Roma | Rome, ITA | 3/18/2012 | 5:19 |
| 02 | Boston Marathon | Boston, MA | 04/16/2012 | 05:08:16 |
| 26 | Lake Tahoe Marathon | Lake Tahoe, CA | 09/30/2012 | 06:23:43 |
| 52 | LA Marathon | Los Angeles, CA | 03/17/2013 | 05:17 |
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From corporate stages to marathon expos, Julie shows audiences how she went from overweight and on antidepressants to 118 marathon finishes — with passion and purpose.
From the journal
Notes from the road
Race recaps, training honesty, and the lessons that only show up at mile twenty — written in Julie's own voice.
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