 For years our Women Who Move section has been one of the most popular section of the magazine. Featuring interesting profiles of real women runners and athletes, Women Who Move recognizes women who are committed to an active, healthy lifestyle and serves to motivate others.
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Inez Ross
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Los Alamos, N.M.
AGE: 80
JOB: Author, Retired Teacher
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I started running in my forties and completely fell in love. Now, at age eighty, I’m still pounding the pavement!
When my daughter, Lynette, was in high school, she asked me to take her to the Bonnie Bell 10k in Albuquerque, N.M. Lynette was running cross country at the time. Together we waited to watch every single person cross the line, and cheered with the crowd as the last woman finished. I turned to my daughter and asked, “Do you mean that woman actually ran six miles?”
“Sure, Mom,” she told me. “And you could do it too!”
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As part of my work studying minority group politics in West Africa, I do things that others might consider difficult or daring on a regular basis. But until two years ago, there was one activity I was sure I’d never be able to do: run. I had a number of friends who ran, and it seemed to make them so happy. I wanted to experience that feeling, but when we went to the gym together, I’d watch them run for a full hour on the treadmill in the time it took me to workout on the elliptical machine, stretch and shower. I knew I couldn’t do that.
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Running provides many outlets for me: It’s a stress-reliever, a fun time with my kids, a great time to be alone and clear my mind, and a simple way to start date night with my husband. Running truly takes on many shapes in my world.
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RUNNING WITH PURPOSE
My goal is to make the U.S. Olympic team in 2012 and to win an outdoor national track title. I feel like right now I am perfectly suited for the 3,000-meter distance, which unfortunately is no longer an outdoor track event. There is a 3,000-meter steeplechase, which I may try this year, presuming I can pick up hurdling! However, I think my future is definitely in the 5,000. (I’d also like to run a marathon.)
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HOW I STARTED RUNNING: I started in high school. Even as my career evolved, and my work schedule became more hectic, I was always able to incorporate running into my schedule. Now, I always make time for a run. It’s one of the most satisfying parts of my day.
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