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While I had talent, running was not about winning for me. It was about the joy I felt in being outside and pushing my body. Running was about discovering a better version of myself. I ran even when life didn’t make sense and I discovered running gave me the fortitude to face what I needed to face in life because if I looked only at the step ahead, I could get to the finish line.
I signed up for a marathon on a whim at age 16. I didn’t know how far it was and I had never run more than 7 miles. I ran the Les Bois Marathon in 3:39 and won the race. I loved running the long distance, and I stood in awe of my body being able to withstand the miles.
After that, I became a serial marathoner. My late husband, Air Force Maj. Phillip Ambard, suggested I run marathons in all 50 states before he passed. Our children were growing up and leaving the house, and he was deploying with the military, and I was feeling a little adrift. He remembered that I had wanted to run across the United States as a teenager, but never had the opportunity. And so his challenge became my goal.   While I had talent, running was not about winning for me. It was about the joy I felt in being outside and pushing my body. Running was about discovering a better version of myself. I ran even when life didn’t make sense and I discovered running gave me the fortitude to face what I needed to face in life because if I looked only at the step ahead, I could get to the finish line.
I signed up for a marathon on a whim at age 16. I didn’t know how far it was and I had never run more than 7 miles. I ran the Les Bois Marathon in 3:39 and won the race. I loved running the long distance, and I stood in awe of my body being able to withstand the miles.
After that, I became a serial marathoner. My late husband, Air Force Maj. Phillip Ambard, suggested I run marathons in all 50 states before he passed. Our children were growing up and leaving the house, and he was deploying with the military, and I was feeling a little adrift. He remembered that I had wanted to run across the United States as a teenager, but never had the opportunity. And so his challenge became my goal. Indulge your caffeine jones and protect the planet in one fell swoop. The last move requires you to close your eyes. Doing these fundamental strength exercises regularly can help you become stronger, faster, and more powerful as a runner. Now's your chance to buy the top-rated pressure cooker for less than $100. Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour—oh my! The Latest from the Runner's World Collection | |
