11/17/2025
This month, we’re thrilled to share the inspiring story of one of our Snohomish Running Company Ambassadors, Lindy. Her journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to make a change and start moving forward.
After major back surgery and complications from knee surgery, Lindy found herself obese, sedentary, and struggling with depression. Nearing 50, she made a decision that would change her life-she didn’t want to spend the rest of her years unable to keep up with her grandkids.
In early 2018, Lindy began taking small but consistent steps toward better health. She started losing weight, joined a water aerobics class, and found a physical therapist who helped her make progress. On April 22, 2018, that same therapist said something that would spark a new chapter: “It’s time to stop counting your steps and start counting your miles.” He encouraged her to register for a 5K.
At the time, Lindy was averaging just 8,000 steps a day - but by June, she walked her very first 5K and was instantly hooked! That same year she completed her first 8K, 10K, and 12K. In 2019, she tackled her first 15K, the Portland to Coast Relay, and her very first Half Marathon, the Snohomish River Run. From sedentary to half marathoner in just 15 months!
Since then, Lindy has completed around 120 live races, including 18 half marathons, and has maintained an incredible 5+ year streak of walking at least one mile outside every single day.
Lindy loves the energy and camaraderie of live races, where everyone shows up to do their personal best and lift each other up. When she’s not racing, she enjoys reading, baking cheesecakes, traveling, playing cribbage with her husband, and keeping up with her eight grandkids!
Her message to others is simple but powerful:
“It’s not the number of years in your life, but the life in your years. No matter your pace, just keep moving forward - there’s power in the back of the pack!”
We’re so proud to have Lindy as part of the SRC Ambassador team - thank you for inspiring our community to keep moving forward!
Save 15% on all SRC Running Events with the code LINDY15.
