Follow Julie's journey to find a cure.

The miles and trials of a Marathon Goddess: 52 weeks, 52 marathons

In 2012-13, Julie — a/k/a the Marathon Goddess — ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks. Along the way she was featured in a major documentary film, Spirit of the Marathon II, appeared on national television and attracted a passionate social media following, as she logged the miles of each of her 52 marathons in honor of individuals lost to or fighting pancreatic cancer, ultimately raising over a half million dollars for the cause.

It's a story of resilience, perseverance, endurance — and romance: Julie's turbulent early life; the rekindling of a father's love extinguished too soon; her epic year traveling to far-flung races and places; not to mention her relationship with coach David Levine. After a rocky road, their underlying love emerged, culminating with a finish line marriage proposal. It all adds up to make The Miles and Trials of a Marathon Goddess a riveting, humorous, poignant and ultimately uplifting book, for runners and non-runners alike.