The Will to Win: How Anne Audain Overcame Bone Deformities in Both Feet to Qualify for 6 Olympic teams
Summary: Ann Audain was born with deformities in both her feet that required surgery at the age of 13 so she could walk pain-free.<br> Did that stop her from dreaming of the Olympics? Nope.<br> In 1981 her country told her she couldn’t accept prize money to support her training.<br> Did that stop her from qualifying for 6 Olympic teams? Not a chance.<br> On our podcast today, you’re going to hear the amazing and inspiring <br> story of how Ann Audain overcame amazing obstacles to achieve her <br> dreams.<br> If you’ve ever needed motivation after a tough workout or a series of<br> bad races, this interview will get you out the door and fired up.<br> A few of the things that Anne and I discussed included:<br> <br> Her start in running following her surgery<br> Her 2 very different coaches and the importance of having a plan in one’s training and racing schedule<br> The beginning and early difficulties of open professionalism in the sport of running<br> The Idaho Womens Fitness Celebration 5k race that Anne founded and the evolution of that event.<br> The documentary film that Anne had made about her life and career.<br> <br> Do you have the will to win?<br> We’d like to thank Anne for her time and wish her the best of luck in the future.<br> <a href="http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/anne-audain/">The Will to Win: How Anne Audain Overcame Bone Deformities in Both Feet to Qualify for 6 Olympic teams</a><br>
