Sixty Weeks to 60: Introduction

Sixty Weeks to 60: Introduction

Sixty weeks from today is my 60th birthday. Additionally, some other significant milestones will be commemorated during this time. I’ve wanted to get back to writing regularly for a while and decided to use this an excuse to create a small legacy project, Sixty Weeks to 60. It will be weekly reflections on my life: some of my most cherished memories, things my mom always said, lessons learned, what I wish I knew 35 years ago, and certainly some opinion pieces.

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Podcast S1|E19: Jamie Hershfang, from “sympathy claps” to 2021 Top-Ranked 50 miler

Podcast S1|E19: Jamie Hershfang, from “sympathy claps” to 2021 Top-Ranked 50 miler

Jamie Hershfang ultra runner with DW Running discusses her running journey from 0 to 62, creating challenges to stay motivated during the pandemic including raising money for COVID Solidarity, her team, Fleet Feet Chicago, the Bank of America race series, and her personal cause: the National Eating Disorders Association.

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Podcast S1|E17: Dale Erdmier, a.k.a. Marathoner Dale

Podcast S1|E17: Dale Erdmier, a.k.a. Marathoner Dale

Today’s episode comes from “down under” with Chicago-Area native, Dale Erdmier, currently living in the the Sydney, Australia. As a runner, running coach, personal trainer, and yoga instructor, Dale is one-stop-shopping for her clients.

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