Peggy Carroll Neavor's Staging Area

Three years ago, I retired at 62, widowed. I decided not to sit around all day waiting for it to become betime. I used to run in school ( 45 years ago), so I thought I’d join the Y and hit the track. That was boring, so I progressed to the outside bike trail. While out for a jog, I read signs promoting an upcoming 5k. I had to google 5k to find out what it was. Anyway, I signed up for it, ran/walked it, and was delighted with my finisher’s medal. At the after party, I spoke with several others who enlightened me about our running community. I was hooked. Fast forward 2 years..I have ran countless area races from 5ks to half marathons. I am on the running club’s board, a Women’s 101 leader, and huge volunteer. ALSO, I just ran my first FULL Marathon at 65 years young!! TBK Quad Cities on Sept. 22nd.  Finished 2nd in my age group. I don’t look for it to stop soon, as I am currently signed up for 2 more half marathons and several smaller area races yet this year! Loving every mile!!