Maree Leith's introduction to running wasn't exactly a happy one. It was off the back of some blunt advice from a surgeon about her weight.
The gain had been gradual, and borne of grief - Maree had lost three babies. While not pleasant, the surgeon's advice turned motivational - and led Maree to a six kilometre run...then 10km...a half-marathon, a full - and even ultra marathons. Maree started a Facebook Community called Go Run Girls to help women learn how to enjoy running in the same way she does.
She's now written a book full of inspirational stories like - and including - hers, called Finding Her Stride. All nineteen women have a diverse range of backgrounds and running experience - but have, as Maree explains, put themselves on their "to-do list", and achieved things in the process.
Photo: Supplied: Maree Leith
