The girl who started it all
A great article about the woman who got out there, proved the guys wrong and finished Boston in spite of many challenges on the race course along the way. A great piece of history for females in sport.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
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About Krissy Moehl
"I feel running has helped define me as a person, and in finding ultra-trail running I have found the kind of running that is best suited for me." Working in the outdoor industry from 2001-2006 Krissy Moehl was able to tie her passion with a career where she delved into the ultrarunning community and had the opportunity to explore the country and world. As this career ended, a new opportunity opened and the summer of 2006 is looking to be one for self exploration, coinciding with running adventures around the western United States. "In the past five years I have met some incredible people in the ultrarunning community. I see this summer as an opportunity to show up on friendsâ doorsteps and join them for their favorite trail run.â For Krissy, this blog is to capture and share this changing time in her life and inspire others to take a chance and follow their hearts.
Krissy is sponsored by Montrail, Nathan Sports, First Endurance, Clifbar, Petzl, Smartwool.
4 Comments:
Hey Krissy…Yes, I’m hoping to leave this Friday after a final interview. I am hoping to hit CO, UT, CA, OR and then WY in that order. I would love any suggestions!!. I only have about 18 Days so a lot to pack in!
Thanks
Ryan :)
ryanjbrennan@mac.com
Ha - I remember watching this on TV ... were you even born you younin' you? It is a great story and fun to revisit. I remember how angry I was at those clowns. Seems hysterical now-a-days. That's a testiment to what she did for the sport for women. *tc
I met a fellow here in Seattle who was about four people away from her when that happened. He was from Syracuse and their gang was running it with her. He told me about that right after I qualified a couple years ago. Gave me goosebumps to be that close to history!
Check out BOLD SPIRIT: Helga Estby's forgotten walk across Victorian America by Linda Lawrence Hunt. After my run across America I started researching all the early crossings running or walking and came across this amazing woman who went from Spokane, WA to NYC, NY in 1896. Enjoy!
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