I may not be the lithest, the most talented, or have the fastest time in the field, but I have passion and courage, and sometimes that is enough to do something extraordinary.
Lauren FleshmanIโll never forget the first time I ran with a group of Kenyan women in 2004... The first mile was way slower than my typical run to the point where I was looking around thinking, โAre they for real? These are the fastest women in the world?โ But by mile 5 we were buzzing along, mile six I was hitting the gas, and mile seven I was hanging on for dear life.
Lauren FleshmanI decided to make the life I want, and put energy into what moves me, and not rely on anyone for approval of my choices.
Lauren FleshmanSometimes we push ourselves. We take a workout and we use it as a way to crack open our shell, let the pain rush in and push out the stagnant wounds of the heart. Sometimes a workout sets you free.
Lauren Fleshman