Lessons Learned: Everything Marathoning

Joan Bienvenue Ph.D., M.B.A.
I’m going to talk about running grateful and the concept of relentless forward progress!
A. how long you've been running – since I was 14 - 30 years!  36 marathons and counting
B. proudest racing accomplishment – 5 year streak (and counting!) at Boston and getting to start in the American Development Corral as a masters runner at Chicago in 2019 – the closest I will come to being an elite!
C. favorite pre-race meal and favorite go-to item you wear on race day – favorite prerace meal – all the pasta, Bolognese if possible and favorite go to item on race day, my lululemon shorts with enough pockets in the waistband for all my Gu 
D. Family – Husband, Mark, two kiddos, 9 and 11, Molly and Elliott

Charlie Hurt
Been Running: 20 years
Best Accomplishment:   2:18:30 at CIM to Quality for the Trials
Pre Race: I have a lucky shirt that I wear on the day before, among other silly habits that I have picked up along the way. 

Topics to Talk about:  I can talk about anything,  I was thinking something like "Keep Showing Up"   but if you need me to I can talk about anything else you think we should highlight, like  'race day plan, Training Plan, Seriousness,  Preparation Matters,  even super shoes if you want.  Feel free to give me a call, I am down for whatever.

365 Days ago:  It was surreal to toe the line and get after it with all the pros.  It was a freaking awesome weekend.  Thanks for the shout outs.  Thanks again for helping me get there.   You taught me a ton and I appreciate ALL the support!

2018 Riverbank Run