EFSC Student Pursues Degree while Achieving Marathon Milestone
June 04, 2025
Eastern Florida State College student Tabbitha Bailey’s dream of running marathons in every state was born from a conversation with her dad, who suggested the idea as a way for her to explore the country.
“I wanted to travel, and he said, ‘Why not run a marathon in each state?’ At the time, I wasn’t sure it was possible, but now I can see how far I’ve come.”
Years later, Bailey has completed an extraordinary achievement: running a marathon in all 50 states. Her final race took place at the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, but her journey goes beyond just the miles on the road.
She wanted a career that would allow her to make a difference in people’s lives. This led her to become a personal trainer, a role where she found fulfillment as others reached their fitness goals.
“There’s something so rewarding about helping someone achieve what they thought wasn’t possible,” she says.
But Bailey wanted to expand her ability to help people on a deeper level. She turned to physical therapy and is currently enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Eastern Florida State College.
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