Kelly Kimball Grissom took “Running for John” to the west coast, completing the 2014 Rock-n-Roll Marathon in Seattle on June 21st. Grissom ran her first-ever 26.2 race for “Team in Training,” raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A dear friend of the late John Mastronardi and the step-sister of John’s daughter, Alexis Mastronardi, Grissom made the heartfelt decision to run her inaugural marathon in memory of John. 
The 39-year old, who had a goal of completing a marathon before her 40th birthday this August, cruised through Seattle’s course in an impressive marathon debut time. Throughout the run, the words, “I’m going the distance in honor of John M.” could be read on the back of Grissom’s “Team in Training” singlet.
Grissom easily surpassed her “Team in Training” fundraising goal of $1,600.00. Her sub-4:20 trek took her through the city streets of downtown Seattle, around Seward Park and out and over the Interstate 90 bridge to Mercer Island, with fabulous views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. She then ran back through the I90 tunnel and past Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field, before touring the Seattle waterfront and finishing on Mercer Street, near the Seattle Center and at the foot of the Space Needle.
Grissom nears mile 20 in the Seattle Rock-n-Roll Marathon
The John Mastronardi Memorial Fund congratulates Kelly on her incredible accomplishment!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GREAT RACE. DID NOT KNOW YOU HAD THE STAMINA TO DO IT. ITS GOOD TO KNOW THAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS , WE STILL HAVE JOHN MASTRONARDI ON OUR MINDS. GOOD JOB–JOHN MACHAKOS
Kelly-Kelly- Kelly! What a great run- incredible time! You have to be soooo happy!
Hope the after-glow soothes all the aches. What a heartfelt tribute from Lex. We were cheering from NC!
Love you bunches,
Aunt Carol ^ Uncle Ted
That’s my girl…… Big, big love……. AC
Congratulations to you for achieving an incredible goal!
Knew how special you were so very long ago… You go girl.. You make me so very, very proud of who and what you are… So much love, AC
we had no idea but not surprised. Kelly has always done things for others and that’s what makes her who she is!!! so awesome that Lex flew out and ran some of the marathon with her. Kel and Lex are truly life long sisters.
we had no idea but not surprised, Kelly has always given to others and that’s what makes her who she is. so awesome that Lex surprised her and ran some of the marathon with her. They are truly life long sisters.