Stories From the 10K Course
Celebrating some of the runners that make the 10K shine As we approach race day, we want to introduce some of our runners to the Boston 10K for Women community. Whether they’ve been running for decades or just picked it
Category: Runner Stories
Lisa Burdick’s 17-Year Journey: Running the Boston 10k for Women
Every runner has a unique story, a personal connection to the sport that fuels their passion. For Lisa Burdick, the Boston 10K for Women is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of milestones. Lisa’s journey with the Boston
Jeannine Pelkey’s Empowerment Through Running
Jeannine Pelkey’s running journey started 12 years ago when she joined a local “Couch to 5K” group. Little did she know that this decision would set her on a path of empowerment through running. In 2017, Jeannine faced her biggest
Defying Limits: Triumph Over Parkinson’s on the Boston 10K Course
Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, and in 2015, at the age of 53, Alison Ballard faced a daunting one—being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. A seasoned triathlete with three Ironman Races under her belt, the news was a shock
Janet Spriggs
Boston 10K for Women was the first race for women only in New England. The year it began, a group of women from my running club decided to run in it. The main reason we did it was because it
Shirley Jacobson
I have always been an individual participant in the 43 year Bonne Belle, Tufts, and now Boston 10K for Women. I had just begun running with a few friends in my hometown of Wayland after “downsizing” to half time in
Nancy Breen
I had a bunch of kids by the time I was 25; I was continually running around with them, and the housework that went along with it. With all of that, I didn’t feel so hot. I figured I had