Running, Walking, and Exploring: Midlife Miles

health, fitness, sports, running · EN

I'm Sandi Lake and I've been running for 50 years, which is a bit ironic since I was the least athletic girl in my PE class. I stuggled with hand-eye coordination and had to be placed (not picked) on a team in PE just so the numbers worked. That's who I was.Fast forward: I've completed 16 full marathons, 100+ half marathons and more shorter distances than I can cound -- including 7 World Major Marathons (New York, Chicago, Boston, Berlin, London, Tokyo and Sydney). My second Boston Marathon and each of the international marathos happeded after I turned 60. I'm still running, still race directing for non-profit organizations that need someone who understand what it takes to get people to the starting line and cheer them on at the finish line. Do you find yourself asking:-Is it too late or am I to old to start running or walking?-How do I get started and stay motivated when everything hurts a little more than it used to?-What does it actually look like to keep moving - physically an