For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Sara Vaughn on Boulder Living, Marathon PRs, and Running for Something Bigger


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At 35, Sara Vaughn was just getting started—landing her first professional contract and proving that sometimes the best chapters come when you're brave enough to rewrite the story.

Sara Vaughn is mom of 4, placed 6th in the NYC Marathon in 2024, is a top American and 2X top 10 at the Chicago Marathon.


Jon chats with Sara about:

  • ​living the fullest Boulder lifestyle
  • ​her marathon training structure
  • ​the winning mindset to have at the start line
  • ​post-race recovery techniques
  • ​the go-to PUMA shoes that have lead to PRs


Stay connected:

Follow Sara:

https://www.instagram.com/saravaughn_realtor/

https://www.instagram.com/vaughnchildcarefund/


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