Woman ran marathon while claiming benefits TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 18 (UPI) -- A former postal employee in Florida who participated in athletic events while receiving worker's compensation was convicted by a federal jury. The jury heard Jacquelyn Myers, 55, of Tallahassee competed in events including 5K races, 10K races, triathlons and the Boston Marathon after claiming in May 2009 she had suffered a lower back injury that left her unable to fulfill her responsibilities as a rural letter carrier, WCTV, Tallahassee, reported Friday. Myers was convicted following a two-day trial Thursday of healthcare fraud and making false statements to obtain workers' compensation benefits. She faces up to five years in prison for false statements and up to 10 years in prison for healthcare fraud when she is sentenced July 25.