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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 11 MIN

How a Mom of 7 Qualified for the Boston Marathon

from DFW Running Talk · host Chris Detzel

Angela Awald didn't start running until her thirties — already a mom of six. After a miscarriage, postpartum depression, and seasonal depression, she turned to running to trust her body again. She pushed a double jogging stroller through her early miles, worked through an IT band injury, and still ran a 3:45:21 at the Philadelphia Marathon to qualify for Boston. Then she ran 3:39 at Buffalo. Then 3:37 at Wineglass. Now she's heading to her first Boston Marathon as a mom of seven.In this episode, Angela talks about balancing marathon training with a big family, hiring a coach for the first time, and why investing in yourself is one of the best lessons you can pass on to your kids.Part of the Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series — 10+ DFW runners, one iconic race.Brought to you by Rise Racing Co. — Panther City Ultra, May 16th, Marion Sansom Park, Fort Worth. Use code DFW for 10% off. Register today https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra  Subscribe at dfwrunningtalk.sub.com

Angela Awald didn't start running until her thirties — already a mom of six. After a miscarriage, postpartum depression, and seasonal depression, she turned to running to trust her body again. She pushed a double jogging stroller through her early miles, worked through an IT band injury, and still ran a 3:45:21 at the Philadelphia Marathon to qualify for Boston. Then she ran 3:39 at Buffalo. Then 3:37 at Wineglass. Now she's heading to her first Boston Marathon as a mom of seven.In this episode, Angela talks about balancing marathon training with a big family, hiring a coach for the first time, and why investing in yourself is one of the best lessons you can pass on to your kids.Part of the Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series — 10+ DFW runners, one iconic race.Brought to you by Rise Racing Co. — Panther City Ultra, May 16th, Marion Sansom Park, Fort Worth. Use code DFW for 10% off. Register today https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra  Subscribe at dfwrunningtalk.sub.com

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