Story by Yvonne

 

I have a lot to say about running, I feel like run has gave me a purpose of what I really want which to shoot for my goals and to inspire Latina/black women around me. I feel that a lot of women in the running community doesn’t get a lot of opportunities or a lot of attention especially women of different body barriers.

 

I started running at the age of 17 and i saw my mom run so many marathons, participate in Ironmans and do so much. I’ve always wanted to be apart of the world of that and then once I started being apart of that world I’ve realized how much my body is capable of.

 

I realized why running makes me so happy and being around the community. I feel like without the support of the community and the support from my people I don’t know where I would be.

 

Miss outside became miss outside by showing what community is all about.

I want to continue to show why women belong in this sport and why we deserve a platform to represent in running and all.