Women’s Running USA – July 2019
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ON MAY 5, 2019, STEPHANIE BRUCE won the women’s race at the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Pittsburgh, securing the second national title of her career and earning a new personal best with a time of 1:10:44. The following day, she tweeted: “Won a national title yesterday. Today my son yelled from the hallway “mom I pooped in my underwear!” So back to real life.” Why am I starting my fi rst editor’s lett er with that anecdote? Well, for starters it’s hilarious. But more importantly, it’s a refreshing reminder as we head into the hectic months of summer. During the making of this issue, I moved out of my New York
City apartment (where I lived for nine years); went to my litt le brother’s college graduation in Ohio; took a family vacation to Hilton Head; bought a car; and still haven’t offi cally made it to my new home in Colorado. My last run? Five days ago. In fact, I can count on two hands the runs I’ve logged in the past fi ve weeks. I’m not thrilled about that dip in consistency, and I’m very much looking forward to gett ing sett led and fi nding my normal rhythm again; I also don’t bemoan the lack of mileage lately. Because when I pick my head up to see the bigger picture, it’s easy to embrace the stage that I’m in—one fi lled with meaningful transitions, sentimental celebrations, and exciting new chapters. The point is this: Even for Stephanie (an elite runner at the top of her game)—or myself (someone who just accepted a dream job as the editor-in-chief of Women’s Running)—running isn’t life. It’s a part of life.
There will be some of you who are training for an ambitious marathon PR this summer, and some who are still dreaming of fi nishing your fi rst 5k. There will be some of you who are sidelined by injury, and some who feel their best running days are behind them. My hope is that no matt er what stage you’re in, you will fi nd solidarity within these pages—and motivation, support, and encouragement within this community. Because as John Bingham once said: “I am a runner because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far. I am a runner because I say I am. And no one can tell me I’m not.” Wishing you all happy miles, and more importantly, happy summers spent doing all the things you love.- JEN ATOR EDI TOR- IN-CHI E F
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