Maria Johnston

Maria was born in San Francisco on the same day the Golden Gate Bridge opened for business (to get her age check the Bridge history). She grew up in Mexico City.  She attended Stephens in Missouri then transferred to SMU.  Following graduation her plans to return to Mexico were cut short as she had just met her husband to be, Robert and decided Dallas was the place.  They have two sons and two granddaughters.

Maria spent her high school years riding horses, playing golf, duplicate bridge and a Mexican guitar.  While at SMU she took Flamenco guitar lessons where she met Robert. He got Maria into running. Maria has completed 21 marathons (best one 3:08) in Waldneil, Germany and one ultra marathon (7:47 a record for 43 year olds that year) at the Jackson 50 in Dallas.  She’s now happy participating in 5K and 10K races.  Maria discovered triathlons when Robert took them up.   She participated in a number of Olympic distances but is now happy with the sprint distances which she is aiming for next spring and summer. Robert continues to be her faithful coach. (NOTE)) Maria’s racing age will be 71 this year!! How awesome and inspirational is THAT!