Filipina Runner Rachel de Weerd Achieves Personal Best at 2025 Boston Marathon
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
Rachel de Weerd, a Netherlands-based Filipina, celebrated a significant achievement at the 2025 Boston Marathon by finishing with a personal best time of 3:08:52 and securing 6th place in her age group (50-54). Her performance earned her the prestigious unicorn medal and added a memorable chapter to her running career, which includes a gold medal at the Asia Masters Athletics Championships and recognition as the 'Best Female Runner' by the Filipino International Pacers.
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Rachel de Weerd finished the 2025 Boston Marathon with a personal best time of 3:08:52.
She placed 6th in her age group (50-54) and received the unicorn medal.
De Weerd is a gold medalist at the Asia Masters Athletics Championships.
She was awarded 'Best Female Runner' by the Filipino International Pacers.
Her training regimen includes running 10 miles a day and long runs on Saturdays.
De Weerd attributes her success to discipline, faith, and the support of her coach and running club.
