Runner Profile: Kathryn Horan

Kathryn Horan
Livonia, NY

Favorite kicks: Brooks

Pre-race ritual: Waking up early to mentally prep for the big day

Pre-race snack: BAGELS!

Tips for new runners: The race is only with yourself.

Why she runs: I started running as a way to destress from work and refocus on my personal well-being. What started out as very slow painful two miles grew into Sunday long runs that I looked forward to all week. I ran my first half in 2014 and my first full marathon last November.

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