Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News welcomed Julia Brown to the show to discuss her upcoming trip to Germany, where she will compete in the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sept. 27.
Brown said she began running regularly in 2017 before fully committing to marathons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, she has completed four marathons, including races in New York and Chicago, with Berlin marking her fifth.
Brown explained that Berlin is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, a collection of premier races held around the world. Her long-term goal is to complete enough of those events to earn the coveted six-star medal.
Along with preparing for race day, she plans to spend a few days sightseeing and exploring Berlin’s history before the marathon begins at the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
To help fund the trip, Brown has partnered with local businesses and is holding a drawdown raffle with cash prizes, including a $2,000 grand prize. She also shares updates and recognizes sponsors through her personal Facebook page as she continues training for the international event.
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