“Ran that one and swore as I crossed the finish line I would never do it again. That first marathon was just the beginning. I’m going to start training for a marathon.” She thought, “I’m not going to be one of those people who get old and crotchety. They don’t know that Mickey is not only a runner, she is a marathoner.Īt the age of 55, shortly after she retired, Mickey ran her first marathon.
They don’t know the grit and passion that dwells within this woman. They may see her leg braces and think, “What is she doing out here? She can’t possibly be a runner.”
Other runners don’t know she suffers from Parkinson’s Disease and osteoporosis. They frequently zoom past her as she keeps her slower pace while alternating between running and walking. At 68 years old, 5’1”, and with a slight build, other younger, taller runners often tower over her.
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