Alexandra Heminsley

“I was using these runs to give me clarity and focus, to remind myself of what I was capable of, and to…

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Finally, I could see with startling clarity that the time I had spent experiencing pain on a run was outweighed by the…

— Alexandra Heminsley

“What is a new hobby if not a shopping opportunity?”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Running would help with the weight, but the weight did not help with running.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“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

“I enjoyed having my body praised for what it could do rather than how it looked.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Finally, I could see with startling clarity that the time I had spent experiencing pain on a run was outweighed by the…

— Alexandra Heminsley

“While you, and only you, can move your legs from start to finish, no one runs a marathon alone.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“I became proud of my strong thighs. I didn’t care that I would never be as thin as some girls. I knew…

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Still, I remained loyal to the idea that the perfect running outfit could do a couple of extra miles for me.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“The longer a run is, the less it becomes about running. The challenge is dealing with the waves of emotion, keeping the…

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Lacing up and leaving the house is the hardest moment of any run. You never regret it once you are en route.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Whenever anyone asked me how I'd done it, the answer was simple: I decided to be able to.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“The only way to find out if I was physically or mentally capable of finishing a marathon was to try and run…

— Alexandra Heminsley

“Whether you know them or not, supporters make an incalculable difference when you are running a race.”

— Alexandra Heminsley

“awareness: I was a runner for life. No matter what else was going on around me, no matter how long the gaps…

— Alexandra Heminsley