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Polly Bailey-McCarthy

 

 

Name: Polly Bailey-McCarthy
Age: 82
Born: St. Louis (Lived in Baghdad, Iraq and Bangkok, Thailand 10 years)
Occupation: Retired from Washington University
Family: Husband, Justin McCarthy, 2 children and 2 stepchildren
Favorite restaurant: Tony's
Favorite movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Why did you start running/walking: I was in an exercise program at Washington University and it
was suggested I run or swim. Since I was already swimming, I decided to run. That was in 1978 and I've
been running ever since.
Favorite place to run: Tower Grove Park, which has beautiful trees and scenery, also a 5K loop course
How did you learn about the SLTC: From the exercise leaders at Washington University
SLTC member since: 1979
Favorite race: the New York Marathon - I've done it twice
What do you like about the SLTC: It's where I met my husband, Justin. I have also met and made
many friends through the club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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