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In the kickoff episode of Runner Story's third season, host Alison Gilliard celebrates the podcast's two-year anniversary with a special guest, Amber Fillingim.

A phenomenal runner and veteran, Amber shares her journey from hating running in the military to embracing it as a vital part of her life.

The episode underscores the importance of small acts to support veterans and military families and highlights events like the upcoming Ruck the Bay.

Amber's personal anecdotes, from directing races to memorializing fallen comrades, weave a powerful narrative around the veteran community, concluding with a heartfelt call to kindness and community support for those who have served.

Amber Fillingim - https://www.facebook.com/00ambie00

Races Mentioned
Holiday Half
Jingle Bell Jog
This is Life 5k
Reindeer Run 5k
Hurricane 5k
Holla at the Doller
O'Dailey 5k (Green dress run)
Crime Prevention 5k
Mobile Marathon
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Louisiana Marathon
Battleship 12k
8k By The Bay
Old Mobile 8k
Ruck the Bay


Shout Outs
RWB
Run N Tri
Aaron Freesmeier
Peggy Olive
Little Red Hen Productions
Jerry Fillingim
Allison Reese
Steven Orso
Allyson Swann
Laney
Paul Swann
J.D. Drinkard
I've Got Your 6 Gulf Coast
Student Veterans of America at USA
Mrs. Susan
Major Reuben
Brandon
Bo Greenwood
Starla Chapman
D'Andra
Matt Weather

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