Julia Beckley – Adaptive Athlete – Making a Difference!

Hello Runners! Wowza! It has been a hot, hot summer thus far! It can undoubtedly be challenging to run in training and races. Are you an intelligent runner, staying hydrated and not overheating? I hope so! August is upon us and the fall race season is just around the corner. Where did the summer go? It is flying by so fast. Not fair! My guest in this episode is Julia Beckley from here in Denver. Julia is an AWD adaptive athlete that is making quite a difference. What is AWD, you ask? Athletes with Disabilities. See, Julia is a push-rim athlete who pushes herself to the limit. Unfortunately, however, she has several medical conditions. One is hypophosphatasia, a rare condition that keeps bones and teeth from developing the right way, making them more likely to form incorrectly or break. Since she was eight years old, she has broken close to 45 bones. An athlete from childhood, she has competed in races from a 5K to a 100-mile ultra. And she is making a difference being an advocate to bring push-rim wheelchair inclusion to more Colorado races. Julia is also the Director of the AWD side of the Human Race in Ft. Collins, Colorado, to be held on Saturday, August 5th. Julia is a rock star, and her incredible story will inspire you. Also joining are Eddie Perez and Josh Gomez, who were on her support crew for this year's Colfax Marathon. We recorded this conversation at Runners Roost on Colorado Blvd. in Denver. In my intro, I also talk about the nasty pre-race jitters! Enjoy this episode! And if Julia's story inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com. Thank you runners for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You! Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. The world is terrifying these days, especially in our wonderful country. We all need to make a difference now more than ever. So happy running; stay hydrated and cool during these hot summer days! Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:40] - Host Jim Lynch [11:59]- Julia Berkley Interview (w/Eddie Perez & Josh Gomez) [1:08:27] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close    Show Notes Julia Beckley - Adaptive Athlete Facebook Page Human Race - Ft. Collins, Colorado - August 5 & 6, 2022 New Belgium Brewing - Ft. Collins, Colorado - Julie on Panel for Human Race - Stop By - August 4, 2022 ABC 7 News - Para athletes hope return to full Colfax Marathon is permanent - April 2022 Esposwimbikerun - Long Video Interview on YouTube - March 2022 Achilles International - Website Soft Bones - Article (written by Julia) ABC 7 News - Denver - News Story - July 2021 New York Road Runners - 5 part series during Covid - July 2021 Coloradoan - Ft. Collins - Human Race - August 2021 Base Performance - Interview - October 2021 Fox 5 News - Las Vegas - January 2019 We are Superman - Podcast - ( Bill Stahl’s podcast, was David Clarke) Runners Roost Colorado - Colorado Blvd Store Jason Romero - Feel Good Running Podcast - Episode #16   OTHER Runners World On-Line - Sorry, the article by Coach PJ Thompson was only through the Email. However, Runners World On-Line is a great site for runners. Check it out!    Inspirational Running Quote " Know me for my abilities, Not my disability ~Unknown   Communicate Listener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com   Subscribe Get on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here!   Share "Feel Good Running" Podcast Again, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!