“Put the excuses aside, don’t negotiate with that voice in your head, and just start walking. That is all it takes.”

“Without even knowing it every one of the people who come to Terra Trot have supported me, and I want to let people know how awesome this running community is and that it truly is for everyone.”

“I have rediscoverd my love for running and have focused that passion toward ultra distance races. I love the slow and steady all day or “Party Pace” if you will!”

“have a realistic goal, be intentional about your running... share in the accountability of running and staying active.”

“I just remember thinking, I am actually doing this, I am capable!”

“I hope to inspire a love for running and an active lifestyle in my daughters, the same way it was fostered in me.”

“It gave me the confidence to believe that if I worked really hard then I could achieve any goal.”

“Some days it is hard to get up and run, but I know in the long run that consistently remaining healthy and active will allow me to enjoy a longer healthier life with my family.”

“Stay consistant and take in the fresh air.”

“While I was telling her I’d done something I never thought I could do, I got choked up and started crying. I was so immensely proud of myself for pushing through all the “you can’ts” I’d told myself for years.”

“It all began when I was challenged to run a 5k with some friends. I had no prior training or experience.”

“just get out there and do it. Whether your fast or slow or you can only go to the end of the road, start. Don’t worry about what other people are going to say or think.”

“Running makes me so happy and truly fills me with joy. It has helped me cope with trauma, grief, anxiety, and deep mental and emotional struggles. It has been one of the constants of my life and has changed my life for the better.”

“once you take that first step, go to that first class, or whatever it is that interests you, you will get past the fear of the unknown, and you will have something to build on.”

“I slowly started running for “fun”, and participating in local 5ks and realizing that I was actually starting to crave it. Then I discovered trail running and it was game on from there!”

“Just take the first steps, find a supportive community like Terra runners, and set a big goal for yourself.”

“Now that I’m no longer competing in organized sports running gives me something to train for and a way to exercise.”

“I started running to beat post-partum depression. I invested in a jogging stroller and mile after mile, I started feeling more like myself.”

“I couldn’t even run a mile when I started, but I fell in love with it again. Constantly pushing myself to discover what I can achieve, what I can endure, and what I can overcome. Now, I’m an Ultra Runner.”