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March 5, 2025 65 mins

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In this inspiring episode, Tracy shares her lifelong passion for running, which has been a constant thread throughout her life.

Growing up on a farm in Ohio, her love for running began with barefoot adventures and continued through elementary PE mini miles and high school cross country.

Tracy recounts her pivotal experiences in running, like helping to build her school’s first girls' cross country team and supporting her school's boys' team during their perfect season.

As an adult, she has balanced running with family life, often participating in fun runs and races with her children.

Tracy discusses the lessons learned from her running journey, focusing on appreciating different seasons in life, listening to her body, and the importance of proper nutrition and cross training.

With anecdotes about family involvement in running and her experiences coaching, Tracy’s story is rich with warmth, resilience, and dedication.

Dive in to hear her advice for new runners, the joy of family support, and how running has been a beautiful, shared legacy in her family.

Tracy Kemper - https://www.facebook.com/tracy.kemper.96


Races Mentioned
Cincinnati Flying Pig
Turket Trot
Azalea Trail Race
Battleship 12k
This is Life 5k
Dayton River Corridor Half Marathon
Mobile Marathon

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Tony
Ben Kemper
Claire Kemper
Vicki
Joscelyn Kemper
Tina
Jason
Evan Kemper

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