Thank you for sharing the stories of these amazing women. Although I've never been anywhere close to a professional runner, as a 42 year old mom of two, it's nice to read how priorities around running have shifted with age and life.
I want to tell these women that the story isn’t over. The scenario may change but all of you have so many years left. (I hope!!) I’ve competed in several USATF master’s events and the best part, by far, is lining up with women who had to put running on the back burner for whatever reason but now had the opportunity to get out and see what they could do. It puts a new perspective on goals. Enjoy the ride and be open to where it takes you.
This post healed my soul! I’ve struggled with my running in the last 5 years, slowing down a lot, finding time to do it, and really realizing my good running is behind me. This helped so much to hear about others doing the same. Thank you!
Thanks for the ongoing series on athletes whose running has changed dramatically due to a variety of situations. It feels so isolating to be left behind when your peers can continue to run the way you used to, and while I don’t wish that fate on anyone, it’s comforting to know that others are contending with the same thing. Maybe we need a Fast Women hobbyjogger group run during next spring’s Boston Marathon weekend?
Thank you for sharing the stories of these amazing women. Although I've never been anywhere close to a professional runner, as a 42 year old mom of two, it's nice to read how priorities around running have shifted with age and life.
I want to tell these women that the story isn’t over. The scenario may change but all of you have so many years left. (I hope!!) I’ve competed in several USATF master’s events and the best part, by far, is lining up with women who had to put running on the back burner for whatever reason but now had the opportunity to get out and see what they could do. It puts a new perspective on goals. Enjoy the ride and be open to where it takes you.
This post healed my soul! I’ve struggled with my running in the last 5 years, slowing down a lot, finding time to do it, and really realizing my good running is behind me. This helped so much to hear about others doing the same. Thank you!
My heart breaks for Cory McGee and the loss of her son.😭
Thanks for the ongoing series on athletes whose running has changed dramatically due to a variety of situations. It feels so isolating to be left behind when your peers can continue to run the way you used to, and while I don’t wish that fate on anyone, it’s comforting to know that others are contending with the same thing. Maybe we need a Fast Women hobbyjogger group run during next spring’s Boston Marathon weekend?