(In this section we encourage folks to send us their own unique motivational stories.  We have a start but are hopeful many more serious runners will share their experiences and give others a chance to benefit from them.  See "Contact us" for a link.  Remember it's  simply all about life long running, serious competitive running.)

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Hear from one of the best female masters runners of all time.  (F55)

Her 2:29:00 marathon at age 47 grades to 101.4%.  Read why she says: "I wish to inspire, motivate and bring some passion for your running, fitness and exercise.  Running is the best way to stay young."            Read the full story

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Health issues come with growing older but they need not stop serious running.    (M67)

A real life story of several serious health set backs but the author continued to come back each time when retiring would have been easy.  “Running is an important part of my life for health and sanity reasons.  Competing is…..a motivational reason for the training effort and training goals”. Read the full story

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Why do I run?      (M70)

As the title suggests a narrative of why one runner runs.  The answer: “I run to race.”  Read why he says throwing up after every race is “a small price to pay”.                     Read the full story

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Can I reach 1000?     (M85)

Read about his goal to reach 1000 races and his other passions.  How many does he have to go? Read the full story

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Short Stories    (M & F Various Ages)

Read various short stories.                        Read the full story

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