EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 36 MIN
Beka Dollar - "We all have our own hard and we can do hard things"
from Run Your Story Podcast · host Allison Gaillard
Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!In this episode, Beka discusses her running journey, from growing up in a running family to overcoming her initial disdain for the sport.She shares pivotal moments, such as high school punishments turning her away from running, and then gradually finding joy and community through running races.Beka emphasizes the importance of routines, both pre- and post-race, and the role cross-training plays in maintaining her strength.She also speaks passionately about her professional work as a speech pathologist, her commitment to advocacy for life through supporting the Women's Resource Center, and her other interests like pickleball and Mahjong!With personal anecdotes and advice, Beka encourages listeners that they can do hard things and highlights the significance of consistency and community in achieving their goals.Beka Dollar - https://www.facebook.com/beka.jemisonHoney B Pediatric Therapy - https://www.honeybspeech.com/Races MentionedGO RunPensacola Half MarathonSenior Bowl 5kAzalea Trail RunThis is Life 5kShout OutsRachel McRaeMcCoy's OutdoorsJordanKeenan DollarJoshSpringhill Boot CampPACK TrainingEmily BullockOlivia WeeksPamCaitlin WaiteSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye Guy
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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Beka discusses her running journey, from growing up in a running family to overcoming her initial disdain for the sport. She shares pivotal moments, such as high school punishments turning her away from running, and then gradually finding joy and community through running races. Beka emphasizes the importance of routines, both pre- and post-race, and the role cross-training plays in maintaining her strength. She also speaks ...
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