Team Ordinary Athlete: Shepherd, Erin

My Running Story:

I started running in 2016 to help deal with a messy divorce. As it turned out, it was the only form of exercise I stuck with! I ran my first half in Nov 2016, and my first full marathon in April 2018. My favorite moment is crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon in Nov 2018. I’ve since leapt into the triathlon scene, and will race my first Ironman 70.3 in Des Moines, IA June 2020. My sights are set on Ironman Tulsa in May 2021. I find my drive and passion in proving back of the pack athletes are just as good as anyone else. No excuses. Go train.