Every runner knows that cross-training is one of the most integral aspects of marathon training. While most fulfill this through activities such as swimming, lifting, or cycling, Tommy Mazza, MCAS ’19, took a more unique path—one that involved profuse sweat, overheating in 16-degree weather, and 30 pounds of gear. Shortly after the completion of his third marathon, Mazza revealed his identity as one of the faces behind BC’s beloved mascot Baldwin the Eagle.
Mazza grew up in sunny Los Angeles, Calif., the youngest of three. While many younger siblings tend to follow in the footsteps of their big brothers and sisters, Mazza is the only runner in his family. He initially picked up the sport in eighth grade and joined Loyola High School’s track and cross country teams in the subsequent year.
