Dorota Gruca

I have held 2 Poland National Records in the 5K and 10K, won 15 Poland National titles and 10 Bronze and Silver finishes. In 2004 I won the Gran Marathon Pacifico in Mexico in a time of 2:28:48 – which is still the fastest time on record for women.  I qualified for and represented Poland in the European and World Championships including 2005 World Championships Marathon (Helsinki, 2:27:47 PR), and 2008 Beijing Olympics (2:33:32).

I have also produced a very successful Masters career in the U.S., running 5K to Marathons since 2010 with 3-Peat wins in Carlsbad 5000 and Bloomsday 12K (2012-2014). I also became a founding board member of Las Cruces Running Club in 2011, was a volunteer Coach for the Las Cruces Running Group and also volunteered as High School Cross Country Coach, while pursing my Education Degree at New Mexico State University.  I am currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico. Since moving to Albuquerque with my husband in 2014, I have opened my home to Professional Athletes from Poland providing Sport Camp altitude training, accommodations and personal coaching.

I am a USATF L1 Certified Coach since 2011 and competitive Masters Runner. In 2015 I achieved my dream of running the Boston Marathon where I finished 3rd place Masters and now want to help other runners achieve their own dreams and goals. In my time off I enjoy exploring New Mexico and travelling.