The first day we posted a Tribe member’s best Mother Runner moment of 2016—Jana had hit her 1,000-mile mark—we received 20 responses with similar stories. Here’s a handful that we found super inspiring and that are getting us pumped for 2017. You ladies are impressive!
“I didn’t have a goal for 2016 but I am on target to finish 1300 miles this year. This is thanks to the TLAM club (with all the amazing podcasts, training plans and my BRF Amanda). My husband had aneurysm which caused severe brain damage four years ago. I really haven’t been able to “get back” into running since it happened. This year was my comeback year as I ran two half marathons and a 15 miler race. I am once again reminded how wonderful running is and what benefits it brings to me both mentally and physically. I just think about my husband when I run. He would give anything to be able to run and I am so blessed to “get to do this every day.” Being a mom of three teenage boys, a caregiver to my husband, along with a full time job can be very overtaxing but I know that running makes me be more successful at each one of those jobs. I am excited about 2017 as I am “thinking” about a marathon. Happy running to you all!” —Sandy
“I turned 69 a couple of weeks ago, and have run 1440 for the year so far. I did this by averaging at least four miles a day, just about every day. I have never felt better. You guys are an inspiration.” —Jane
“I have never ran over 800 miles in a year. This year (as of today), I am at 1308. I am donating $0.25 for every mile I ran in 2016. Lutheran Outdoors of SD will get a nice check. I also get $0.25/mile to splurge on myself.” —Heidi
“I hit 2000 miles last night! My goal was 2016 for the year. I’m definitely going to make it, without the long long run on New Year’s Eve like last year. Proud to have shiny new PR’s this year (5K, 10K, marathon) and looking forward to crushing them again next year!” —Martha
My 2026 goal was 1000 miles. Yesterday I passed 1200!
Great work. God bless you all.