Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Allison welcomes Suzie, a long-time runner and member of the Bay Area Runners, to the podcast. Suzie shares her journey, which began in 1995 and was inspired by life changes and a friend's suggestion. From running her first two-mile race to completing Marathon and half-marathon challenges, Suzie highlights the evolution of the running community over the years, the value of relationships built through running, and the significant contributions of the Bay Area Runners to local causes. She offers insightful advice for new and seasoned runners, emphasizing the importance of having fun, listening to one's body, and cherishing the camaraderie found within the running community. Suzie’s story is one of dedication, joy, and community spirit, filled with personal anecdotes and wisdom from her extensive experience. Suzie Wilder - https://www.facebook.com/suzie.wilder Races Mentioned Leprechaun Chase Spring Fever Chase Azalea Trail Run Peachtree Road Race Hot Trot Joe Cain Classic Crescent City Classic Disney Marathon Glass Slipper Challenge Flying Pig Princess Half Marathon Marine Corps Marathon Blue Angel Marathon Rock N Roll Marathon Mardi Gras Marathon Big Beach Marathon Kaiser Half Marathon Crime Prevention 5k Bloody Mary Shrimp Festival 10k Waves to Wine Run Boston Marathon Shout Outs Lynn Fleet Feet Donny Bay Area Runners Libby Schrader Buck Curran Catherine Dubesan Lon Spencer Philip Spencer Chuck Anderson Will Wright Don Withers Buck Monroe Phil Bohan Ainsley's Angels Wednesday Run Club Katy Grube Sydney McMillan Richard Watley Jeff Galloway Cindy Leonard Harriet Callahan Karen Saldivar Marianne Lofton Dick Hoyt 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