This episode features Alia Qatarneh, whose running story is deeply infused with community and leadership, especially through the Boston area based TrailblazHers Run Co. Her story highlights the way the three forces of running, community, and leadership have coalesced to drive her running journey. And how that's led to her running the 2023 Boston Marathon—her first time running 26.2 miles—and then to running the 2024 Boston City 26.TRUE marathon, which she'll be running again this year, 2025: 26,TRUE happens this weekend, Saturday, April 19.
Away from running Qatarneh is a doctoral candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on her way to becoming a doctor of education leadership, and she has a background in science and science education.
Qatarneh is a runner, as well as a LeadHer for the TrailblazHers, an organization that fosters diversity and creates a welcoming environment for all women, especially women of color.
In her episode, Qatarneh traces how she started in the sport of running and how she's developed as a runner and leader throughout her journey.
Get pumped up to cheer on Qatarneh and the rest of the runners this year at 26.TRUE!
Mentioned in this Episode
TrailblazHers: @trailblazhersrunco
Pioneers Run Crew: @pioneersrc
29.TRUE: @26.truemarathon
Liz Rock on WRS: womensrunningstories.com/liz-rock-a-trailblazhers-journey-running-the-boston-marathon-for-mile-21-joy
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
RomanBelov, via Pixabay
penguinmusic, via Pixabay
aidanpinsent, via Pixabay
Rockot, via Pixabay
Grand Project, via Pixabay
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