209. Sara Vaughn: Family Comes First

Sara Vaughn is a mom of four, wife, realtor and runner. In this episode we talk about: -balancing many different hats -being more than just a runner -bringing the family along through different seasons of life -fostering a love of sport in children -the rise of running realtors -preparing for the 2022 Boston Marathon, Sara’s 2nd ever marathon and 1st Marathon Major -debuting at the 2021 California International Marathon (CIM) -lessons from a first-time marathoner -patience with pacing -Boston Marathon advice -transitioning from the track to roads -connecting with the running community and sharing miles with others -mindfulness and self-care through running -results aren’t guaranteed and falling in love with the process -balancing end goals with the process -family Previous episodes of For The Long Run we referenced: 79. Mary Johnson: “You don’t have to work out, you choose to.” 74. Vanessa Fraser: Trust The Process 72. Lindsay Crouse: Running and Writing with Bravery This episode is brought to you by Freedom Solar Power, the company I am using to go solar on my house. When I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process. Going solar isn’t as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet. With no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one. Freedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, but there are plenty of other great options nationwide. Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith just released their spring collection, and as the seasons shift yet again, I’m proud to continue this partnership with them. Tracksmith is a brand for committed runners like you and me. People who know that the best part of a busy day is squeezing in a workout. They offer products for training, racing, and rest days, which you know I’m a fan of, and create experiences that make running more rewarding, more connected, and more meaningful. Visit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons.