08/17/2026
Well… this one was a little unexpected. 😂
I didn’t have a bib for Falmouth, but somehow I held out hope that I’d figure out a way to get to that starting line. Then I got a number in late July, picked up the intensity started feeling good with the base I had built, and thought… maybe I should actually train for this thing.
So I did.
And then, two weeks out, I tweaked my back and wasn’t even sure I’d be able to run.
But somehow, I made it to the start line. And I ran strong.
Not the race I originally had in my head, but honestly? I’m pretty damn proud of this one.
Because this race ended up being so much less about a time and so much more about the people who helped me get there.
❤️ My husband, who supports all of my crazy running adventures. Ryan Leonard
❤️ My kids, who made the sweetest signs and cheered me on. Charlotte Leonard
❤️ My trainer, who helped me get stronger mentally and physically Body By Tanya
❤️ My chiropractor, who helped put me back together when my back decided otherwise. 😂 Dr. Mike, Dr. Bien, and Dr. Molly
❤️ My incredible friend Lisa Falkson and her family, who made the entire day so much more special. Lisa Falkson
❤️ And my parents, who showed up and made the day even more memorable. Mike Franco
I had hoped I’d get to that starting line. I trusted that somehow I would.
And when I finally got there, I reminded myself that strong doesn’t always mean fast.
Sometimes strong is showing up when the plan falls apart.
Sometimes it’s trusting your body.
Sometimes it’s letting go of the goal you had and being proud of the race you were able to run.
And sometimes it’s realizing how lucky you are to have an amazing village behind you.
So thank you, Falmouth, for an incredible day. And thank you to everyone who helped make this old lady feel strong again. 💙👟
