#38: Lindsay Walter - Ultra Inspiration. Alopecia Awareness, 100 milers, Mentoring, Advocacy, Freelance writing

Endurance athlete Lindsay Walter sits down with Tine and Taylor in this in-person episode to share her inspirational story.  She was an athlete from an early age, and began finding success on the basketball court as she was heavily recruited as a high school player.  She played collegiately at University of Minnesota - Duluth, where she also ran her first marathon while a student there.  Since, she has completed 52 marathons and eventually got into Ultra-marathon running, completing several 100 mile races, 48 hour races, and holds the age group record for the Six Days in the Dome indoor race in Wisconsin where she ran 62 miles per day ... for six consecutive days!  Incredible.  As a toddler, Lindsay was diagnosed with alopecia universalis, an auto-immune disorder resulting in total loss of body hair throughout the lifespan.  She shares her vulnerable journey of living with alopecia, struggling with body image, and courageously deciding to no longer wear a wig.  She is an advocate and supporter of others who experience alopecia and is a role model through her pen pal program, Lindsay's Little Pals.  She is currently raising money for Make A Wish UK ahead of the London Marathon (which will be her 54th!).  You can find out more about her fundraiser HERE.   Her grit, passion, performance, and ability to overcome obstacles throughout her life, make for a conversation you certainly don't want to miss! Thank you for listening to The Constant Quest Podcast with Tine and Taylor. Please share your thoughts, questions or any feedback with us: [email protected] or find us on instagram and tiktok