LYNN RUIS: We Want to Be LYNN, 68 & LOVING Running!

This is a Sandy Boy Productions podcast.

I look at us and we're so healthy and feeling good.

Why shouldn't I be running? You know, if I can and it feels good, then why not? You know, my goal is to keep running into my 80s life, you know, like my friends.

Hi, and welcome back to the Mother Runners podcast.

I am your host, Whitney Hines, and today we are chatting with Lynn Ruiz.

Lynn is a testament to the idea that it is never too late to discover a passion.

Lynn and I have been Instagram friends now for several years.

She even sent me a touching book about running ahead of me running the Chicago Marathon last fall.

And what I love about Lynn is her pure joy in the sport.

and the community that she has with runners her age, in their 60s, and beyond.

Her journey into running began somewhat unexpectedly.

When she was asked her course control at a local race, she became captivated by the energy and the excitement.

and she soon became hooked.

Lynn has spent many years running solo, and then she finally found her tribe with a local running group, and the supportive community inspired her to then tackle longer distances, ultimately leading to complete seven marathons, three ultras, and numerous other races.

In our conversation, Lynn and I discuss what she loves so much about running, the importance of the running community as we become empty nesters and retirees, how she keeps pushing herself, and the secret to keeping it fun and making running a lifelong pursuit.

Lynn's story is one of resilience as she continuously adapts her running practices to stay uninjured and healthy, and she is someone we can all learn something from.

So here is my conversation with Lynn.

This is a Sandy Boy Productions podcast.

I look at us and we're so healthy and feeling good.

Why shouldn't I be running? You know, if I can and it feels good, then why not? You know, my goal is to keep running into my 80s life, you know, like my friends.

Hi, and welcome back to the Mother Runners podcast.

I am your host, Whitney Hines, and today we are chatting with Lynn Ruiz.

Lynn is a testament to the idea that it is never too late to discover a passion.

Lynn and I have been Instagram friends now for several years.

She even sent me a touching book about running ahead of me running the Chicago Marathon last fall.

And what I love about Lynn is her pure joy in the sport.

and the community that she has with runners her age, in their 60s, and beyond.

Her journey into running began somewhat unexpectedly.

When she was asked her course control at a local race, she became captivated by the energy and the excitement.

and she soon became hooked.

Lynn has spent many years running solo, and then she finally found her tribe with a local running group, and the supportive community inspired her to then tackle longer distances, ultimately leading to complete seven marathons, three ultras, and numerous other races.

In our conversation, Lynn and I discuss what she loves so much about running, the importance of the running community as we become empty nesters and retirees, how she keeps pushing herself, and the secret to keeping it fun and making running a lifelong pursuit.

Lynn's story is one of resilience as she continuously adapts her running practices to stay uninjured and healthy, and she is someone we can all learn something from.

So here is my conversation with Lynn.