51: Thirteen Years to Six Stars: Six Days Across Two Coasts; A Runner’s Journey

Lisa’s running story is one built on patience, resilience, and a deep love for the marathon. In this episode, she takes us from her first hometown race in Grand Rapids back in 2012 all the way to completing her Six Star journey in Tokyo 13 years in the making.   We talk about the highs, the setbacks, the years she stepped away while raising her kids, and the moment she realised she wanted to chase all six majors. She opens up about training through brutal Michigan winters, running Tokyo after months on the treadmill, and the surreal feeling of crossing that finish line with her family there to witness it.   Then we dive into one of the wildest challenges in US running: Boston to Big Sur two iconic marathons, six days apart, coast to coast. Lisa breaks down the recovery, the travel, the mental battle, and the beauty of Big Sur’s legendary course.   It’s a conversation about longevity, rediscovering yourself, and the magic of the running community.