Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this powerful episode of Run Your Story, we sit down with Laura, a passionate runner with a story that will leave you inspired and emotional. Laura shares how her life and running journey are intricately intertwined, detailing her struggles with body dysmorphia, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and alcohol addiction. Moving to Austin was a turning point for her; through running, she found resilience, a stronger faith, and a supportive community. Laura also discusses her involvement with Running Mate, her daily routines, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Listen in to discover how Laura overcame her challenges one step at a time and how she's preparing for her first marathon in Austin. Laura Allen - https://www.facebook.com/laura.allen.906 https://www.getrunningmate.com/ Races Mentioned Austin Marathon San Marcus Half Marathon Shout Outs Dena Lewis Katie Grube Support the show For more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/ For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/ Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon ! Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Kristen Rather Steve Taylor Mary Trufant Suzanne Crist Suzanne Clark Anna Szymanski Dave McDonald Karla McInnis James Contratto Jordan DuBose Cristy Evans Sharonda Shula Nell Gustavson Meredith Nations Allyson Swann Chris Strayhorn Karen Saldivar Stefan Clayton Rachael McRae Scott Thornhill