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Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours  (Female): world record set by Suzy Seeley

August 6, 2018

Seeley never has had to drop out of a marathon — "It's just my muleheadedness".

Suzy Seely was the first woman to cross the finish line for the 2016 Zydeco Marathon in downtown Lafayette. Suzy Seely, 59, has logged more than 6500 race miles and has currently completed 248 marathons and ultras, including a marathon on each continent, thus setting the new world record for the Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours by a Female (Worldwide), according to the Academy of World Records.Photo: Scott Clause/The Advertiser

HOUSTON, Texas, USA -- Suzy Seeley , 59, has logged more than 6500 race miles and has currently completed 248 marathons and ultras, including a marathon on each continent (Antarctica, South America, North America, Asia, Africa and Oceania), thus setting the new world record for the Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours by a Female (Worldwide) , according to the Academy of World Records.

At 26.2 miles per marathon, Suzy Seeley has logged more than 6500 race miles and has currently:

  • completed 248 marathons and ultras;
  • completed 207 marathons under 4 hours;
  • completed a marathon on each continent (Antarctica, South America, North America, Asia, Africa and Oceania);
  • completed a marathon in each of the 50 states and DC (all in Boston Qualifying times);
  • completed the World Major Marathons (Boston, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, Berlin and London).

Suzy started running marathons at the age of 35, was successful in a graphics arts career for 30 years and is now managing properties with a very supportive husband of 33 years. She has 2 married children and 3 grandchildren.

Suzy Seely, 59, has logged more than 6500 race miles and has currently completed 248 marathons and ultras, including a marathon on each continent, thus setting the new world record for the Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours by a Female (Worldwide), according to the Academy of World Records.Photo: Supplied

Seeley never has had to drop out of a marathon — "It's just my muleheadedness" — even during the year she ran in 12., The Houston Chronicle reports.

The Houstonian has a reputation among runners who know her as being something of a bionic woman who can tolerate speed, distance and frequency without getting injured.

Up before the sun
Seeley's routine gets her up at 4 to 4:30 a.m. to run at Memorial Park, usually with a group.

"I love the training part, being with my friends," Seeley said.

Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours (Female): world record set by Suzy Seeley

Suzy Seeley is a member of the 50Sub4 marathon club, Marathon Maniacs, 100 Marathon club, 50 States Club, Boston 50 Running club, Al Lawrence Running Club, USATF, Houston Area Roadrunners Associatio n (their current Secretary), is currently raising money for Bel Inizio to help disadvantaged women develop self confidence through fitness, and volunteer coaches for Power in Motion (beginner running group).

World Record Holder Medal & World Record Holder Pin for Mrs. Suzy Seeley, the new record holder for the Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours (Female). Photo: AOWR
World Record Holder Medal for Mrs. Suzy Seeley, the new record holder for the Most Marathons Run Under Four Hours (Female). Photo: AOWR

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Suzy Seeley: World Record Academy is the largest organization with the widest selection of athletic world records and it has unlimited categories for recognizing new world records.Thank you for your consideration!

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