Donna Marathon Recap: Cold Race. Warm Hearts.
Fri Feb 06 2026
Fitz Koehler and Donna Marathon Weekend race director Amanda Napolitano are back to dish on all the Donna National Marathon magic — from the brutal icy temps to the heart-melting finish-line moments that had everyone cheering, crying, and hugging strangers like long-lost cousins.
They relive the wild ultra race drama, the electric energy that carried runners across the line, and the incredible volunteers and community members who basically said, “Cold? Cute. We’re doing this anyway.” You’ll hear standout moments, inspiring finishers like adaptive athlete Heather Cohen, and the powerful tributes from runners racing in honor of loved ones.
Plus: start-line shenanigans, fundraising wins, and what’s coming next for Donna events. It’s a fast, fun, emotional victory lap celebrating grit, heart, and a weekend that proved once again… this race is so much bigger than running.
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Fitz Koehler and Donna Marathon Weekend race director Amanda Napolitano are back to dish on all the Donna National Marathon magic — from the brutal icy temps to the heart-melting finish-line moments that had everyone cheering, crying, and hugging strangers like long-lost cousins. They relive the wild ultra race drama, the electric energy that carried runners across the line, and the incredible volunteers and community members who basically said, “Cold? Cute. We’re doing this anyway.” You’ll hear standout moments, inspiring finishers like adaptive athlete Heather Cohen, and the powerful tributes from runners racing in honor of loved ones. Plus: start-line shenanigans, fundraising wins, and what’s coming next for Donna events. It’s a fast, fun, emotional victory lap celebrating grit, heart, and a weekend that proved once again… this race is so much bigger than running. Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Order signed copies of You. Supercharged! The Healthy Cancer Comeback Series books at Fitzness.com are on sale now! Join the Hottie Body Fitzness Challenge group on Facebook!