“I was using these runs to give me clarity and focus, to remind myself of what I was capable of, and to spur me on in all areas of my life.” — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“awareness: I was a runner for life. No matter what else was going on around me, no matter how long the gaps between my runs, no matter how high, how long, or how fast my races were, I was a… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“I was using these runs to give me clarity and focus, to remind myself of what I was capable of, and to spur me… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“Finally, I could see with startling clarity that the time I had spent experiencing pain on a run was outweighed by the amount of… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“Running would help with the weight, but the weight did not help with running.” — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“You don't run,' he corrected me. 'But you're more than able.' There was no shadow of doubt in his voice. Hearing it from someone… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“I enjoyed having my body praised for what it could do rather than how it looked.” — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“Finally, I could see with startling clarity that the time I had spent experiencing pain on a run was outweighed by the amount of… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“While you, and only you, can move your legs from start to finish, no one runs a marathon alone.” — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“I became proud of my strong thighs. I didn’t care that I would never be as thin as some girls. I knew I would… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“Still, I remained loyal to the idea that the perfect running outfit could do a couple of extra miles for me.” — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“The longer a run is, the less it becomes about running. The challenge is dealing with the waves of emotion, keeping the mind from… — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
“Lacing up and leaving the house is the hardest moment of any run. You never regret it once you are en route.” — Alexandra Heminsley Copy Share Image
