Sam Noyce is on the show with a wonderful story to tell!

Sam grew up on a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico and was immediately introduced into a running culture that has stayed with her to this day. Running has been part prayer, part athletic endeavor, since start started at age 10. Her father laid the groundwork for her practice in a touching way that Sam details on the show.

Ever since she ran her first marathon at age 20, Sam has had an eye on Boston. Then, a mere either weeks before the start of 2022 Boston Marathon her dream was realized - she was selected to represent Native Women Running at her dream race.

Here is how Sam wrote about that honor when on her Instagram page when she found out:

"Proud to announce that I am going to be running in the Boston Marathon this year. 26.2 here I come.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I received the best news ever and cried. My First thought was damn my dad would be so proud of me.

I love running because of him, I am reminded of him because of how much I love running. 5 days from today will be 11 years of him being with god and this time I am celebrating him with accomplishing one of my dreams, one of his dreams.

I will be representing Native Women Running and Mavin Collective, it’s a blessing and I am very grateful for www.instagram.com/native_women_running for everything!

I broke the news to my family, they’re so proud, and their support means the world to me. I love them so much! And I love the running community.

NAVAJO STRONG"

You can follow Sam at www.instagram.com/navajorunnersam.

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