First Marathon Buddy Program Athlete Spotlight: Meet Aimee!

Aimee recently joined the marathoner club after running the Eugene Marathon earlier this year! She is one of the first-time marathoners who joined the First Marathon Buddy Program.

Q: What's your favorite race you've ever run?

A: My first half marathon. Nothing has beat that feeling of “wow, I knew I could do this!” I crossed the finish line at night on the strip in Vegas with some of the most important people in my life there. It was magical!

Q: What is your favorite running memory?

A: My first 8k, my parents brought my daughter and they met me at the finish line and she looked so proud of me.

Q: What is your favorite running mantra?

A: You’ve been through a lot of events that have hurt worse than this, you are strong and you can do this!

Q: What do you enjoy most about running and/or the running community?

A: The willingness to help others, in any situation.

Q: Why did you join the First Marathon Buddy Program?

A: I joined FMB as a first-time marathon runner because I was nervous and really wanted community support from people who have been where I was.

Q: What are your current running goals?

A: First goal is to run a fast 10k in September and second speed up my second marathon time from April in November.

Follow Aimee's journey on Instagram: @ayogamama

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