Jamie Marcellus

Team Running Free Alumni

Age: 48

Member Since: 2016

Occupation: Registered Nurse/Executive

Home: Scarborough

About Me: I ran off and on through highschool (x-country, track). I really found my groove and love in my early 20s when I ran my first marathon (and blew up). A couple of kids and a career later, I have re-found my love.

Sports: Running...(duh)?

Athletic Goals: 2019 has me doing some 100 milers, some longer timed events. My main goal however is to get out on the trails as often as I can.

My most catastrophic racing experience was: My first marathon at age 23 (Burlington). Weather started at 28 degrees celsius at 8am. At mile 19, totally blew up, had to stop for what felt like an eternity. Shuffled/ran/walked the last 7 miles and finished 1:15 off of a BMQ.

My most memorable racing experience was: Losing a contact lens. In the middle of the night. On a technical trail section. At mile 80 of a 100 mile race. We laughed. and Laughed.

Favourite Racing Gear: Salomon shoes, Black Diamond Headlamp for predawn runs, shorty split shorts or man-pris😛

Favourite Race: Haliburton Forest 100

Favourite Race Food: Gu's, eLoad, ginger snaps, pretzels. And ritz cheese and crackers.

Athlete Website/Blog: https://www.instagram.com/jsmarcellus/