Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! Join Kit and Allison as they discuss Kit's deep-rooted passion for running that began in a pioneering running family of the '70s. Kit shares a fascinating journey through early childhood memories of marathon finish lines, high school wrestling leading to running, and college days running along Boston's Charles River. Discover Kit's accomplishments, including running the Boston Marathon nine times and creating a vibrant and supportive running community in Mobile, Alabama. Kit reflects on lessons learned, the significance of persistence, and the sheer joy of running in community. Learn about Kit's minimalist running routine, preferred races, recovery tools, and inspiring stories of pacing an ultra-marathon friend through a grueling 50 miles. This episode is an inspiring testament to finding solace, strength, and an unbreakable community through running. Kit Ekman - https://www.facebook.com/kit.ekman.5 Downtown Runners United by Beers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924245741471464 Races Mentioned Boston Marathon Marine Corps Marathon First Light Marathon Battleship 12k Shout Outs Fleet Feet Micaiah Rockwell Marjorie Rockwell 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
