Episode 98: Sara Ibbetson on "Running Down the Dream," Chasing After the Olympic Trials, and Finding Community

Sara's Bio:  I am a Christian, a wife, a mother, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a competitive runner.  My husband, daughter, parents, extended family, and cats are my world. My career as the Director of Applied Behavior Analysis Services at a large developmental disabilities service agency makes my days fulfilling and interesting, and I also teach as an adjunct in Missouri State University's ABA Masters program.  I am active in my local running club, the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners, and lead a competitive training group.  I also enjoy reading, traveling, photography, and scrap-booking.  I am passionate about my running goals, the science of ABA, and about using my talents to serve others.  Really I'm just an ordinary woman trying to make the most of my God-given abilities. Questions we ask Sara include: How did you get your start in running and how has your running developed over time? You have a wonderful blog titled, “Running Down the Dream.” Tell us why you started the blog and what you have learned from having it. We’ve LOVED your pieces in the series, “The 2:45:01 and Beyond.” For listeners who do not know, would you mind sharing a bit about what this is? What motivated you to share other women’s Olympic Trials journey stories? We know you are an accomplished runner yourself! How can the female running community and running world in general better share and promote stories like the ones you are sharing? What has been your own inspiration to chase after the Olympic Trials? What keeps you going each day to do what you love? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?