Episode 120: Ariane Hendrix on Running a sub-2:45 Virtual Marathon, Setting Big Goals, and Repping Altra Footwear

Ariane's Bio:

"I’m originally from Ventura, CA but recently moved to Detroit, MI. I have a twin sister and my mom is a back-up singer for Barry Manilow. I went to high and junior college in California before spending 1 year at UNC Pembroke on a basketball scholarship and then transferring to Minot State in North Dakota to finish my career and become and all-American. I am a tech rep for Altra footwear. After trying out for the pros overseas and not making a team, I fell in love with running because my dad always thought I would be a runner and since his passing it’s a way I still feel connected to him. My PRs are for the marathon 2:44:30 which I just ran in the virtual Pittsburgh marathon May 3 2020, 1:22 half marathon, 36:56 10k and 17:32 5k."

Questions we ask Ariane include:

• You have quite the background in athletics, having played basketball and an all-American in college! Tell us more about your experience growing up and getting involved in sports.
  
  


• How has your family played a role in your life and/or running career?
  
  


• What was your experience running a virtual marathon like?
  
  


• Congrats on an amazing 10 minute PR in the virtual marathon. What shifts in your training and mindset do you believe helped you to accomplish that?
  
  


• Having tried out several distances, what has been your favorite thus far?
  
  


• What do you enjoy most about being a tech rep for Altra?
  
  


• How does your life look outside of running? Is there anything you are currently most focused on and/or silver linings you've found during these challenging times?
  
  


• What advice would you give your younger self?
  
  


• What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?