Major milestone:

Ran first Marathon at age 66!! Finished 4th in my age group and ran much faster than I expected.

What is the secret to your success?

Set a goal, secured a good coach (Runcoach Cally Macumber), followed a solid training program, stayed persistent.... AND FAMILY SUPPORT was critical! It was also helpful to have a purpose bigger than myself--running as part of the American Cancer Society "DETERMINATION" Team.

What is the biggest obstacle to reaching your goals and how do you get over it?

Lack of confidence. How to overcome: Begin early, take each day as it comes, be aware of your body, be disciplined in training and celebrate your strength and endurance improving every day.

What is the most rewarding part of training?

Enjoying each run, being outside, celebrating as my strength and endurance improved.

What advice would you give to other members of the Runcoach community?

Begin early, take each day as it comes, set realistic goals, be aware of your body, be disciplined in training and celebrate your strength and endurance improving every day. Also, RunCoach was very helpful. 

Anything else you would like to share?

If you're at all interested, JUST DO IT!! When working full time and raising a family, I never felt I could dedicate the time needed to train for a full marathon. So its a miracle at my age that I was able to finish, with no injuries!