S3_E21: Ursula - The Marathon Before MS, The Ride After

Running Into MS with Ursula Forrester

Ursula has always been a runner - marathons, half-marathons, and miles that measured more than distance. But in October 2014, after years of unexplained symptoms, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Suddenly, endurance meant something entirely different.

She is a wife, a mother of two, and a professional in advertising who still chooses to see the glass half full. But behind that optimism lies the daily reality of MS modifying, compensating, and sometimes surrendering to the fatigue that doesn’t show up on finish line photos. Ursula and her family created the Mill Chill, a local race that has raised more than $150,000 for the MS Society, and in 2023 they added Bike MS to their journey, forming Team Mighty Strong.

In this episode, Ursula reflects on running marathons, building a community through fundraising, and what it really means to balance resilience with honesty. Her story is not just about crossing finish lines, but about redefining what strength looks like when MS becomes part of the course.

This isn’t just a runner’s story. It’s about family, identity, and the power of creating a movement bigger than yourself.

You too can make a difference, please donate to Ursula's MS Fundraiser: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/620535