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Dianna and Steve are a couple that runs ultramarathons… and they’re in their 70s!

Josh Law (from 5 episodes ago) started running and so did some of his siblings. Naturally, Dianna as their mom didn’t want to miss out on all the fun! She showed up as support to a few of her kids’ 5k races, and her daughter asked her if she wanted to run too. She agreed, and the next 5k Dianna, Steve, and all of her kids ran it together. What a special event! After that she was hooked, and even felt like God was pushing her to keep running. Steve, Dianna’s husband, was a bit slower to get hooked. But Steve was all about pushing himself and the adventure of running. After he did rim-to-rim for his 65th birthday with his son and daughter, he was also hooked on endurance running. Listen to today’s episode about how Josh invited Dianna and Steve to run their first ultra and the story of their first 50k ultramarathon.

Other topics include training in your 60s/70s, training on the road for an ultramarathon, running a marathon, running a 12 and 24 hour timed race, running brings mental and physical health, the personal growth and satisfaction that comes from running ultramarathons, running as a family, and more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:36 Consistent Training and Exercise

08:04 Starting Running and Finding Joy

23:32 Discovering Races and Locations

28:00 Night Running and Unique Experiences

30:54 Introduction and Background

32:07 The Story of the 50K Race

34:35 Challenges Faced During the Race

36:52 The Benefits of Pickle Juice Shots

39:10 The Mental and Emotional Triumph of Crossing the Finish Line

46:04 Training for the 50K Race

50:07 The Experience of a Timed Race

51:58 The 12-Hour Timed Race Experience

56:34 The Mental and Physical Challenges of a Timed Race

59:18 Advice for New Ultra Runners

01:02:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts