“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… — 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… — 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
