TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Beth Arlinsky

Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Beth Arlinsky.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
Around 2008

What age did you start running?
46

How old are you now?
58

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
That when I get stressed or upset, all I need to feel better is running and hiking with friends I care about and who care about me.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Don’t ever feel badly about having to walk, forward is forward.  You are in competition with no one but yourself.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Nothing because I started learning ChiRunning with Lisa right away and now I get to hang out with her and all the other cool ladies.

What is your longest race distance and why?
Marine Corps Marathon because I was running for my uncle who is Marine and all my veteran friends.

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Run another race in Israel

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Army 10 Miler because I ran for my Dad but I also liked the Tel Aviv Half Marathon

What is your favorite color?
Red

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Ice cold chocolate milk and any breakfast food

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
I love our tribe!

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