[smiling proudly] I am not a fraud. I run. I run slowly, sometimes I walk. But I run. I am a big girl, I know that. But that doesn't have anything to do with anything. I still get out there and run and do what I need to do.
Fat shaming is a real thing.
31 miles, that is 50K, in over 13 hs.
At certain point she explains that she has not made all the plans for the race. I agree with this mindset. But perhaps this doesn't qualify as being a serious runner. Who cares about labels anyway? She feels fine and it's contagious. In a good way.
I am humbled beyond words to have been able to tell my story and inspire others to be active with whatever body they have.