Well, last season, Lily’s running buddy had to be a coach because I wasn’t in any way shape or form able to run with all my medical issues and pain, and my husband wasn’t sure if he’d be able to get off of work. All of the other girls got to run with their moms, but I couldn’t do that for Lily.

Deep down it was really hurtful to think I couldn’t do this one thing that meant so much to my daughter.

Then it started… on November 29th, 2012 at 9:37am I threw down my cane, stepped out of the front door and starting walking and very slowly jogging.  I had no idea where I was going or what I was doing, but there was NO way I’d miss my daughters next season.

My latest journey had begun!  I kept jogging and running a few days every week, for the distances I could go, and at my own pace. (which I think is amazing considering what I’ve been through, and which I’m so thankful I’m able to do even when I see other runners flying past me.  For me and hopefully for others it will always be about what YOU can do, not what you cannot.)

After months of training and sweating on my own, I worked up the courage to put myself out there as a runner- I helped coach Lily’s group in her second Girls On The Run season. June 8th, 2013 became another special day of my life that I’ll never forget, because on that day I got to run with my biggest inspiration, my daughter. What I have become by achieving my goal of running this race with my daughter is nothing that can be put in words.

ME: How has running changed you?
KRISSY:  It has given me the courage to seek out and find others in a similar situation. I started a Facebook page called Not Fast Just Fabulous. Since then, I’ve encouraged and inspired thousands of people. I have had two news interview and continue to do amazing things. Such as learning to ride a bike last a couple of weeks ago.