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TOTR: Runners That Inspire Me

August 18, 2015 by MCM Mama 36 Comments

Today on Tuesdays on the Run, the topic is “Runners That Inspire You”. Join April, Patty, and me and share who inspires you.

Inspiring runners

Here are *5* runners that inspire me for various reasons:

1. My dad. I’ve talked about him before. He’s been my favorite running partner for years and he ran his first half marathon at age 65. He has a mental toughness that I’ve never been able to achieve.

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2. My friend Caroline. She was the pusher who got me into running races. Who knew she was creating a monster???

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3. My friend Deb. She’s one of the ladies who runs/walks the Mainly Marathons races. She is always out there with a smile, getting it done and supporting everyone else who is out there. She was the one who inspired me to run two marathons in two days. She is also about to start a quest to reach the top level of Double Agents, which requires a ridiculous number of marathons AND half marathons in a year. I want to be her when I grow up.

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4. All of the ladies who are Skirt Sports Ambassadors. We come from all walks of life and do all sorts of sports and run the gambit of ages. But everyone is getting out there doing their thing and supporting other women in their pursuit of health and fitness.

5. All the MRTT moms in the chapters I belong to. No matter how fast or slow they are or how far they are running, they are out there getting their run in and supporting all the other running moms. I’ve met so many amazing moms through these groups.

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  1. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:10 am

    Aww, I love that you chose your dad!

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    August 18, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Aww, I love that your dad is your #1. I wish I could convince my dad to run with me. He’s the reason I started running in the first place!
    Rachel recently posted…Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 8My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      I’m lucky to have a dad like I do.

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  3. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Love that your dad is still running with you. I wish I had something like that to do with my dad. And I can tell you one thing….YOU inspire me. Your dedication to all of your crazy races is completely inspiring!!

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      I know – I love that we can run together. And you are too sweet – I’m just a bit crazy LOL.

      Reply
  4. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:32 am

    I love that your Dad runs with you. That would motivate me to keep going any day.
    Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted…Top 10 places I want to travelMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      It’s very motivating – especially since he is faster than me.

      Reply
  5. Lesley says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:36 am

    My parents inspired me to start running. They’d been running for years before I tried it out.
    Lesley recently posted…Running Role ModelsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      So cool that your parents inspired you.

      Reply
  6. Sandra Laflamme says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:17 am

    So many amazing strong runners in your life. It is hard not to want to be a runner with so much inspiration around!

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      Funny thing is that I wasn’t really a runner until after I had kids. Now I just can’t quit it.

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  7. Christy@ My Dirt Road Anthem says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    My most inspirational runners are never the elites, but normal people who love to run and make it happem
    Christy@ My Dirt Road Anthem recently posted…End of Summer Fun and RunningMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  8. Victoria at Ice Packs + Races says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Both of my parents (but especially my Dad) enjoyed running before I even considered trying to run a race. They had taken a break for a while, but my running inspired both of them to pick it back up! I would love to run a race with them one day! That’s wonderful you get to run with your Dad.
    Victoria at Ice Packs + Races recently posted…Training Recap: Navy Air Force Half Marathon Week #7My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      You should. It’s been so fun running races together.

      Reply
  9. Gretchen | Gretchruns says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I loved how you picked people close to you! My dad is definitely a big inspiration to me- he’s the one who got me to start running, and even at 50+ he still beats me in races!
    Gretchen | Gretchruns recently posted…Motivational Runners and QuotesMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      My dad regularly beats me at races. So cool that your dad runs with you as well.

      Reply
  10. Kristen Grimes says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    That’s an inspiring group for sure!!! 🙂
    Kristen Grimes recently posted…TOTR: My Running Heroes!My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      They really are!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Late to the Party says

    August 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Your dad is so cute! How special that you run with him!
    Jennifer @ Late to the Party recently posted…Tuesdays on the Run: Running Role ModelsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks, it’s one of my favorite activities.

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  12. Melanie@runnergirlinarockingworld.com says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    I love that you get to run with your dad!! That is so cool that you all share the love of running. I’m the one who pushes my friends to run races. I’m always sending suggestions for fun races. A little positive peer pressure.
    Melanie@runnergirlinarockingworld.com recently posted…Running Role ModelsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      Good for you for being a pusher. ;o)

      Reply
  13. April @ RunTheGreatWideSomewhere says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I am so impressed by your dad and love that you chose him!

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      I hope to be running and setting new distance records for as long as he has!

      Reply
  14. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    You are so lucky you have an active dad! How fun that you get to run with him!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Race Day Must Haves and the Race Recap Link-UpMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      I know. Running with him is one of my favorite activities and I always run faster with him than by myself.

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  15. Jessica S says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    It’s so great that your dad has been able to serve as such a great inspiration for you!
    Jessica S recently posted…Weight Loss Wednesday: Much needed perspectiveMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      He’s pretty awesome. I’m very lucky.

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  16. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    totally agree that there are so many inspirational women out there to be motivated by. Love our women’s running community.
    Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…I’m an Iron GirlMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      MRTT rocks!

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  17. HoHo Runs says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I just love it that your Dad ran his first half marathon at age 65! So very inspirational. You are lucky to have him in your life.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Change Your FocusMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      I know.I think my parents were crazy having a kid so young, but it’s awesome having a youngish dad.

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  18. Char says

    August 20, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    It’s so great that your Dad runs. Neither of my parents were or are athletic so I really envy that.
    Char recently posted…What Doesn’t Kill YouMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      He’s super athletic, which I was not as a child, so I love that we can run together now.

      Reply
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