180+ Half Marathons Is Mine To Conquer.
Elizabeth Lam tells her story on how she became a marathoner and conquer her dreams on becoming a Mother. I will have to say that when Elizabeth has set a goal for herself she will complete it! Throughout her story she has set big goals and has conquer them all! Accomplishing 52 half marathons in 6 months!? WOW! I am lucky to do one a month let alone 9! I wont lie reading Elizabeth’s has inspired me to push my limits and see if I can complete 4 half marathons in a month this summer!
Introduce yourself! Who are you and how would you describe yourself?
Hi, I’m Elizabeth. I’m a mom, wife, teacher, walker, and cyclist. I LOVE everything Disney. I go to Disneyland every weekend (California). I love participating in half marathons. But I have done everything from 5K’s to 100 mile ultramarathons.
What inspired you to agree to becoming a contributor to Run Your Life Magazine?
I was talking to Sandra via Instagram messenger and she said she’d be interested in letting others know about my story. Before my mom passed several years ago, she always wanted to be a writer. I feel like sharing my story is my way of keeping her memory alive.
How would you summarize the takeaway of your article?
My mother passed away at 63. That’s less than 20 years for me. I feel like I need to live life to the fullest because tomorrow isn’t promised. It’s not about living life in fear of passing away. But rather going after everything you want with gusto. Try something! It may become something you find to love. I never thought I’d enjoy cycling. November of 2022 I took my first class and 365 days later I know hold the world record of
618 classes in one year. I never thought I’d enjoy cycling. You never know what you’ll love, unless you try!
Has anything changed for you since writing your article?
Several of my friends said they found out even more about me after reading the article. But I also feel like I was able to have an impact on getting a few other people to try a half marathon — specifically my husband!
Do you have any new advice or takeaways for the Run Your Life community?
Live each day to the fullest! Enjoy that extra piece of cake. Life is too short to have regrets.
I hope you enjoyed following up with Elizabeth, I have to say that she has definitely inspired me to run more Half Marathons! Reading Elizabeth’s story has also inspired me to set larger goals for myself. I am guilty of setting goals for myself that I know that I can complete and there is nothing wrong with that, but if I don’t push my limits then how will I grow? How will I know what my full potential be if I am not pushing myself? I hope Elizabeth has help to inspire you too!
You can find Elizabeth’s inspiring story in Issue #3
