Dylan Carollo sits down with Maíra Marques Samary to explore what inspired her to take on the Boston Marathon. Maíra shares insights into her training routine, pre-race rituals, and music she plans to listen to on race day. She reflects on what excites her most—passing the iconic Mile 21 near BC. Maíra also offers heartfelt shoutouts to those supporting her from the sidelines. Tune in for a story of purpose, resilience, and BC pride.
Dylan Carollo sits down with Maíra Marques Samary to explore what inspired her to take on the Boston Marathon. Maíra shares insights into her training routine, pre-race rituals, and music she plans to listen to on race day. She reflects on what excites her most—passing the iconic Mile 21 near BC. Maíra also offers heartfelt shoutouts to those supporting her from the sidelines. Tune in for a story of purpose, resilience, and BC pride.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo.
0:18 | Introduction to Maíra Marques Samary, Associate Professor of the Practice in Computer Science and a runner in the Boston Marathon.
0:39 | What inspired Maíra to run the Marathon?
1:37 | How did Maíra fundraise for the Marathon?
5:03 | What does your training for the Marathon look like?
6:01 | Does Maíra have any superstitions or traditions when it comes to running a marathon? What will Maíra be listening to while running that day?
8:25 | What part of the marathon is Maíra most excited about?
8:49 | Who will be cheering Maíra on at Mile 21? Anyone Maíra would like to thank/shout out?
9:54 | Is there anything else that Maíra would like to add?
10:31 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!