Wonder to 100 has raised $1,100 out of their goal of $1,000
Why Angie's running 100 miles:
Girls need adventurous role models in order to see what's possible for them.
I never thought I'd be able to run 100 miles. I never thought I'd own a business. I never thought I'd stand atop snowy volcanoes. I simply didn't see enough women in the media doing these feats, and nobody in school growing up showed me what was possible.
Thankfully, the adventure world is shifting, and more and more women are breaking barriers and sharing their gifts with the world.
After too many instances of being the sole woman in male-dominated athletic spaces, I finally started to see more women running ultramarathons. So, I decided to go for my first 50k race.
That turned into three more, with many friendly endurance challenges sprinkled in (11k feet of hiking in a day, a 200 mile bike ride, etc.).
Each run and each adventure helped me feel more confident in my place as a woman in the world. If 50k races can do that, I wonder what 100 miles would do?
Honestly, I'm not even sure if I'll be able to reach this goal and finish the 100 miles within the 34 hour cut-off.
But I know whatever happens, attempting this adventure will not only enhance my own strengths, but will show young girls that they're built for hard challenges, too.
And it all starts with "I wonder..."
-Angie
Revenue from this fundraiser will be channeled in scholarships sponsored by The Cairn Project that offer transformative outdoor opportunities for young women and gender expansive youth. Learn more here.
Support Angie's adventure to get more girls outside:
Angie started running in high school track and field. Although it was more of a social draw for her, she got into a habit of regularly moving outdoors and trying new things (like high jump!).
About Angie
Angie Marie is an author, speaker, podcast host, creative consultant, and recreational mountain athlete who's fascinated by the intersection of adventure and womanhood.
Fueled by her career background in facilitating outdoor experiences with underserved communities, Angie inspires women and youth girls to think and act adventurously so they can face fear, beat burnout and live like leaders.
Angie lives in White Salmon, WA in the Columbia River Gorge, where she enjoys ultrarunning, mountaineering, and, recently, learning to whitewater kayak.
Follow Angie on Instagram or listen to her podcast.
Find her work at www.itsangiemarie.com.
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