Finish Line Moments: Sheila O’Neill- Rediscovering Running, Sonoma Style

Sheila O’Neill’s running journey is a story of curiosity, grit and joy. Living on her horse farm in Schellville, Sheila rekindled her passion for running during the pandemic after decades away from the sport. What started as a simple exploration of nearby wetlands led her to tackle the Napa-Sonoma Half Marathon at 61: a cold, chaotic race that reignited her spark. Since then, she’s completed at least five full marathons, including multiple Boston Marathons, multiple legendary Dipsea Trail Races with plans to toe the line of countless other impressive starting lines.In this episode, Sheila shares how she got back into running, the lessons she’s learned about discipline, motivation and aging well plus the joy of moving through Sonoma’s beautiful landscapes whether on a saddle or lacing up running shoes. From horses to hills, from road races to trail adventures, Sheila reminds us that it’s never too late to chase a finish line - or to find new ways to challenge yourself and stay connected to your community.