Runner’s World+ Member: Margie Rivers

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Margie is a Runner’s World+ member. Join her and thousands of others chasing their goals with day-by-day training plans, expert advice from editors and coaches, and unlimited digital access. We regularly feature members online and in print.



Confidence has to be the #1 change. I would have never thought I would have been able to run a half marathon let alone a marathon or 50 miler!

I am a true running nerd. I love all of the articles, learning about the elites, and everyday runners. The more the better!

I love the feeling after any run—good or bad. The extremes in temperature in Central New York is intense and makes me feel like a bada$$. What they say about never regretting a run—it’s true!!

Green Lakes State Park and the surrounding roads. There is one hill that I couldn’t run up when I first started running distance. I still get a rush when I cruise up at full speed!

My Hoka Cliftons. The 7 is the best yet!!

I was never remotely athletic. “I was an indoor kid” is something I say when presented with a new outdoor challenge. I also apologize in advance for cursing if running with new people.

Running the New York City Marathon. I lived there in my 20’s for three years. I left due to the grind getting to me, so I always thought of it as a failure. That would be my victory lap!



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