Robertson runs onto the national stage in marathon
Posted by Editor | January 26, 2012 | Comments Off
From the Times Union:
Jodie Robertson ran in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston on Jan. 14, a feat even more impressive considering it was the second marathon of her life.
Robertson, who lives in Voorheesville, came in 57th place among women with a time of 2 hours, 42 minutes, 31 seconds. The top three finishers — Shalane Flanagan, Desiree Davila and Kara Goucher — will represent the United States in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
“I felt honored to have been a part of (the trials),” Robertson said. “Everyone works so hard to get there. It’s great to be on (the starting) line with so many women who have worked hard for this.”
With London out of reach, the 27-year-old Robertson is setting her sights toward the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
“That’s definitely the goal,” she said. “I hope this is just the beginning of something more in the future.”
Read the full article here. Jodie placed 19th at the 2011 Freihofer’s Run for Women with a time of 17:25. You can follow her on her blog here.
