66 Years Young, Grandmother of 20 and a Ultra Marathoner
I started running in the early 70's and
ran for UCLA track and cross country for 2 years. UCLA had a small team
of runners - just 7 women. I was able to run through most of my 8
pregnancies - which included 9 children. I got a set of twin boys at the end. I can't remember not
loving to run.
As I got older I shifted to ultra distances and have made
the most amazing life long friends - basically we are a big happy family.
I have run 83 marathon/ultras. In 1977 I did a 50K in 5:20 in
Camarillo, Ca. My fastest marathon time is 3:29. I have finished 4
100-mi. races. I am 66 years young and am still signing up for races.
I will run Jackpot in Nevada - I am a Legacy runner for that race, Vol State
314 in Tennessee and heaven only knows how many others. I am so blessed
to be able to run these races. I have 20 grandchildren with 1 on the way.
5 of my nine kids have run marathons and my 3rd son Seth just qualified
for Boston. They are all runners - including my husband who doesn't want
to admit he is a runner.
Running as a family has brought us closer
together. I like Jeffrey R. Holland's quote " Don't you quit - you
keep walking, you keep trying, there is help and happiness ahead." I
feel running has not only made me a better person but has helped me be a better
wife and mother. There is nothing better than helping each other get to
the finish line.
-Kit-
-Kit-
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