Tag Archives: Inspiration

Entering the Race

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.”   – Wilma Rudolph, first American woman runner to win three gold medals at a single Olympics In July, I hesitantly entered … Continue reading →

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Reaching for More

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.”     – Wilma Rudolph, Olympic runner My family and I went into Chicago for a weekend recently and I was inspired to improve my fitness. Even though I’ve been walking 15 minutes or … Continue reading →

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Women Making Strides

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.” – Mary Manin Morrissey Several years ago, I ran with a group of women divided into … Continue reading →

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