Episode 118: Sarah Overpeck - Yes, You Can

Sarah Overpeck and I were connected by the Founder of the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Carlton Ray. During this episode, sponsored by Relay Active, we talk about:How she's Indiana through and through - grew up here, went to high school here, and went to Indiana University before working for the NCAA in downtown IndianapolisThe sports she was around growing up including her mom’s “race walking”Losing her sister suddenly in 2017 and her dad to cancer How she found running and ran AND rowed in collegeHer role in High School Review at the NCAA where she’s worked for 16 years2007 when she ran her first marathon in Little Rock ArkansasOther races she's done and the “train story” where she and other runners climbed through a stopped train to continue in a race Moving into the world of ultramarathons and Ironman races (70.3)How she became part of the first all female team to win The Speed Project, a 340 mile race through Death Valley (watch the video)Working with Back on my Feet IndianapolisHer next trip abroad to go on a Wilder Retreat for runners and writers hosted by Lauren FleshmanLinks:Lauren Fleshman’s Good for a GirlThe Speed Project Documentary with Cameron BalserOiselle Bird Strike Video Sponsor Details:Relay Active - Use ALLYB for 15% offAthlete Bouquets - Use PODCAST for 10% off