It is a widely held belief that runners get slower with age. Ingrid Walters, an actress and elite masters runner, has turned that belief on its head. At the age of 47 Ingrid won the female open division of the Los Angeles Marathon in a scorching fast 2:48 - 22 minutes faster than her first marathon nearly a decade earlier. 

Shortly after that race, as she was preparing for Grandma's Marathon, Ingrid was diagnosed with breast cancer. She attacked this new challenge with vigor and focus. After undergoing a double mastectomy, she continued to run while undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy as well as radiation. Many weeks she even ran between 50-70 miles, the to amazement of her attending physicians.⁠

In addition to running, Ingrid has a passion for acting. She’s done over 40 national commercials, numerous television shows and films. We talk about all of this in this episode as well as her high level swimming background, and her hope to be an example for others who are facing similar challenges in the sport or with cancer that she has faced.

PERSONAL BESTS

5K - 18:02

10K - 37:55

Marathon - 2:48.03

Half Marathon - 1:22.28

RUNNING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2014 3rd Place Masters Female Chicago Marathon

2014 2nd Place Female Overall Orange County Marathon

2016 USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship: 5th place Masters Woman Overall

2017 1st Place Female Open Division Los Angeles Marathon

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