Jenkins: I commissioned in the Marine Corps on. Purcell: When did you join the Marine Corps and what was your reasoning for joining?Ĭapt. I ran track and cross country at The Citadel and primarily ran the 5k and 10k. Major races I’ve done include the 2016 Boston Marathon, Maysville to Macon a 50 miler and the 2022 NCAA Regional Cross Country Meet in San Diego, California. I too took on the mile and learned quickly the farther you run, the slower you can go. Jenkins: I began running track in fifth grade and looked up to my sister who ran the very daunting “mile” event. Purcell: What got you started with running competitively? And which major races have you competed in up to this point?Ĭapt. Jenkins: Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Purcell: Could you tell me a bit about where you are from?Ĭapt. Any runner, whether this was their first or 10th marathon, could tell you that it takes both physical and mental resilience to finish. Completing a marathon, let alone placing in one, is no easy feat. Over 11,400 runners participated in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon, also referred to as “The People’s Marathon,” that took place on October 23, 2022. Cody Purcell) As seen in DVIDS, by Lance Cpl.

She served on third battalion staff and was a member of the cross country and track team.

Grace Jenkins is a member of the Class of 2018.

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