Runner Spotlight: Ruth Wright

Name:  Ruth Wright             

City: Philadelphia

Years Running: Yikes, since high school…but I only started running long distances in 2011

Why did you join Team Philly: Because I have very little impulse control (I just want to sprint!) and need to a group reign me in a bit...
 
What are your running goals: Stay injury free, tackle another marathon, and run a race in some cool, distant place.   Oh, and the run the Bermuda Triangle!

When not running, what are some of your hobbies: Volleyball!  Remedial Salsa dancing, reading, going to concerts, movies, and I’m always hunting for something new to try.

Have you had any breakthroughs in your training since training with Team Philly: That my body is a lot stronger and more durable than I ever gave it credit.  That and the breakthrough to never EVER look down when you enter a port-a-potty (aka swirling vortex of doom)

Overcome obstacles:  The biggest obstacle was the mental hurdle of training for a marathon.  I smiled for the last 5 miles, so I'm pretty proud of keeping a positive attitude throughout the race.

Have you achieved any goals you thought were impossible: Once I ran Broad St, I think realized I that any goal is achievable when broken down into small, manageable, pieces.