Leah Thorvilson

Background

She grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Education

In 2012, Thorvilson qualified to run in the United States Olympic Team Marathon Trials where she finished with a time of 2:42:09.

Career

This is the fourth fastest 50 miler by a female ever behind only Ann Trason, Donna Perkins, and Marcy Schwam. Thorvilson now lives and trains in Little Rock, Arkansas. 2012 Frisco Railroad Run 50 Miler 6:00:31 (The worlds fourth fastest 50 miler by a female)

2012 United States Olympic Team Marathon Trials 2:42:09

2012 Little Rock Marathon 2:37:26 *Women's Course Record, New Marathon Puerto Rico

Lost Dutchman Marathon 2:47:16 *Women's Course Record

Tallahassee Marathon 2:40:06 *Women's Course Record

2011 Midsouth Marathon 2:57:14

Great Cranberry Island 50K 3:32:00 *Women's Course Record.

Achievements

• On March 4, 2012, Thorvilson won the Little Rock Marathon for the fourth year in a row with a personal best time of 2:37:26. On April 28, 2012 Thorvilson won the Frisco Railroad Run 50 Mile Race in Willard, Missouri with a time of 6:00:31.