In this episode of Runnah, I sit down with Judy Proteau, ultrarunner, florist, President of the Highland City Striders, and Race Director of the Race for the Refuge.

We talk about her journey in ultrarunning, building a strong local running community, and the story behind creating the Race for the Refuge at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. Judy shares what it takes to bring runners together, grow inclusive events, and create meaningful experiences on the trails.

From trail racing to race directing to giving back through the running community, Judy is a great example of the positive impact one person can have on the sport.

Learn more about Race for the Refuge:
https://highlandcitystriders.org/refuge-race/

Highland City Striders:
https://highlandcitystriders.org/

Connect with Judy: https://www.instagram.com/pink_rose_running/

Connect with Runnah:📧 [email protected]📱 Instagram: @runnahpod

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