#738 - Laura Pifer: 3rd Masters Woman at the Boston Marathon Behind Sara Hall and Des Linden

In this episode, Laura Pifer shares her remarkable journey from her early days of national record performances in high school to running her first marathon at age 40, culminating in a third-place finish at the Masters Division at the Boston Marathon. We delve into her life balancing family, her creative endeavors with sewing and upcycling, and her fresh approach to running in her 40s. Also, Laura shares the remarkable story of her husband offering up his gps watch to Sharon Lokedi on the bus to the Boston starting line!

Key Topics:

Laura Pifer’s high school running success, including a national 5K record

Transition from collegiate athletics at Colorado to family life and less structured running

Her late start in marathon training, debuting at age 40 with a 2:45 finish

Recovery from illness during taper week leading to her Boston race

Boston marathon race strategy: conservative start, feeling great in the second half, negative splits

The mental and emotional boost from passing runners late in the race

Unique story of her husband's watch being borrowed by Sharon Lokedi on race day

Perspectives on aging in running and the importance of health, nutrition, and consistency

Laura's entrepreneurial journey: founding and growing Trash to Couture, her upcycling fashion blog

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