Recent News about Serena Burla
Anticipation
by Serena Burla December 21, 2011
“Let’s do the advent calendar.” That’s what my alarm, aka Boyd, has woken me with almost every morning since December 1st. As we work on number recognition, talk about the days in the month, the purpose of the calendar, etc., I can’t help but be reminded of the countdown to the Olympic trials as well. Perhaps it’s the fact that both events carry so much anticipation, preparation, hope, wonder, and awe. In any case, I’m busy preparing my heart, soul, mind, and body for both.Running has brought about a different pha...
New Roots In The Rain
by Serena Burla November 2, 2011
Last week our move became official and we left the St. Louis area for Northern Virginia. Although we missed all the real wild weather here on the east coast, it has been raining cats and dogs since we’ve arrived. When I used that expression with my son Boyd (now 2 years 8 months), I had to explain that it meant it was raining a lot and hard. He took it as an invitation to find all his dog stuffed animals and play with them - we had quite the lovely evening playing doghouse, dog store, and dog hockey.One thing I love about east coasters is that the weather never seems to slow th...
New York Times Article on Mizuno Race Team Member Serena Burla
by Fritz Taylor March 21, 2011
The New York Times recently published a feature article on Mizuno Race Team Member Serena Burla. Burla had a cancerous tumor removed from her right hamstring in January of 2010, following her second place finish at the US Half Marathon Championships. The cancer threatened to end her running career for good, but a "Never Settle" spirit has seen her return to competitive racing. Burla's story is truly inspirational, and the New York Times does an ...
Team Mizuno's Serena Burla Beats The Odds; Runs New York City Marathon
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia November 29, 2010
Last January, Serena Burla was having so much trouble with her right hamstring that she briefly considered not starting the Houston Half Marathon which served as the 2010 USA National Championships. The hamstring had been chronically sore, but as Burla warmed up for the Houston race, it tightened and became so painful that her coach suggested that she not start the race. But Burla decided to gut it out and amazingly, finished second to Shalane Flanagan in a personal best by more than a minute in 1:10:08. In striking contrast, a little more than a month later, Burla ...
Personal Stats
| Birthdate: | September 27, 1982 |
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| Birthplace: | Falls Church, VA |
| Personal best: |
Marathon: 2:28.27 Half Marathon: 1:10.08 10K: 32:47 |
Besides being a world-class runner, Serena Burla is a wife, mother, and cancer survivor. With strong performances at major events like the 2008-2010 USA Half Marathon Championships and the ING New York City Marathon, Burla continues to raise her standing amongst the running elite.
Career Highlights
| 2012 3rd Place Seoul International Marathon |
| 2011 2nd Place USATF National Half Marathon Championships |
| 2010 2nd Place USATF National Half Marathon Championships |
| 2009 17th Place World Half Marathon Championships |
