E6: I knew if I could walk, I could run, Lori Edison Riggles

“...Be Grateful...I learned to have gratitude for the things I had normally taken for granted...I feel it's important to give back what was given to me.” -Lori Edison Riggles - While out on a long run one afternoon, the unthinkable happened, Lori was struck by a distracted driver. What happens nexts is nothing short of miraculous. Lori Edison Riggles share her story of recovery, and ultimately triumph. In April 2016, Lori was in a coma, in November she ran her first marathon, the New York City Marathon. She now has aspirations to qualify for the Boston Marathon.  Lori is a life long runner, sixth grade school teacher, coach and mentor through Girls On the Run and of course, a wife and mom. **** Host, Coach Pilar Arthur-Snead, www.themindfulrun.com, @vphotoblogger_themindfulrunner*** Your generous support of the show will benefit Achilles International Runners, www.achillesinternational.org