Megan Hepp captured her first-ever marathon win in the Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte on Dec. 8, but it was her time that really gave her a thrill.
Hepp, a clinical dietitian at Springs Memorial Hospital, completed the 26.2-mile race in 2:45:10 hours, which earned her a chance to qualify for the women's marathon Olympic Trials this spring.
By finishing under 2:47 hours, Hepp is qualified to compete in the elite women's marathon in Boston.