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What if one friend’s “we could train” turned into a new life, a new community, and a marathon that needs a passport? Kathy joins us to share how a reluctant walker became a purpose-led runner who lost over 100 pounds, found her pace in the back-of-the-pack party, and discovered a mission bigger than finish times: raising funds so people with cancer can pay their bills through Gardner’s House.

We trace Kathy’s health reboot after thyroid and parathyroid surgery, the Facebook challenges that built real strength one squat and push-up at a time, and the moment a local half marathon connected her miles to a cause. She breaks down the practical wins that changed everything—proper shoe fittings, toe-sock fixes for stubborn blisters, consistent rehab with dry needling and e-stim, and the fueling tweaks that turned a bonk-prone runner into someone who finishes strong and smiles through mile 20.

Then we dive into the Detroit International Marathon route: sunrise over the Ambassador Bridge, a tour of Windsor, and the loud, humid “underwater mile” back through the tunnel. Kathy’s training is laced with community—sponsor-a-mile fundraising, names on her shirt for loved ones, and the Run 169 Society’s quirky joy with elusive towns, pop-up races, and multi-generational inspiration. Her core message is simple and sticky: aim for 1% better every day, and let small, consistent actions compound into something you’re proud of.

If you need a nudge to start, a reminder to keep going, or a reason bigger than yourself to lace up, this conversation is for you. Listen, share it with someone who needs the push, and tell us: what’s your next bold mile? Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this episode to a friend who could use a hand at their back.

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