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In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio speaks with olympian Loretta Claiborne.
Get an Assessment With Jessica: https://www.runpainfreenow.com.
She's a marathoner, a 4th-degree black belt in karate, and continues to compete in multi-sports at the Special Olympics.
She is also a fearless advocate for women and people with disabilities.
Loretta is a force to be reckoned with.
This episode shows what grit and determination look like in the face of adversity!
TIMESTAMPS1:21 Ββ Introduction and biography
3:33 β Getting into running in the 1960s
5:48 β Training for the Special Olympics
11:24 ΒΒβ Advice for others with physical and intellectual challenges
16:30 ΒΒβ Becoming an advocate for the Special Olympics
22:32 ΒΒβ How to be fearless during COVID
KEY LEARNING POINTSΒ· Loretta Claiborne has made changes in her school, in her community, and her life by stepping up and asking questions and pointing out injustices
Β· Success in life is how you define it
Β· Loretta's work with the Special Olympics has had a profound effect on female athletes' representation, not only in the US but in regions where women are significantly marginalized.
LINKS MENTIONEDGet an Assessment with Jessica: https://www.runpainfreenow.com
Loretta Claiborne website: https://www.lorettaclaiborne.com/
Special Olympics website: https://www.specialolympics.org/about
Keep running, and keep learning!
Jessica Marie Rose Leggio
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