Happy Tuesday friendos! We've got our fifth ambassador announcement today and next up is Lindsay Bileau!
Lindsay was born and raised in MA and has called Maine home since 2014. She lives in Portland with her husband, Jordohn, and adorable chaos monster – their rescue dog, Leon.
At age 30, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She ended up making some sweeping lifestyle and diet changes to manage symptoms and avoid additional flare ups.
Although Lindsay has been a lifelong athlete, she has never loved (or even liked) running. However, when the pandemic hit, she wanted to try something different. It started with a few Peloton running classes, and it turned into so much more. She started digging into the science of running, how to train properly, and dove into her very first ever race in 2022: the Maine Marathon half marathon. She fell in love with the training process, and realized the race was just the super fun icing on the cake.
For Lindsay, her passion for running is fueled by the journey that got her to it. To see running as a true JOY, as an "I get to" instead of an "I have to.” She considers herself lucky every single morning that she gets to lace up her sneakers and run outside or hop on the treadmill. (She is one of a rare breed who enjoys the treadmill!) She's very aware that her MS diagnosis could change all of that, so each run is a privilege. One that she for sure never takes for granted.
Lindsay will be running the Half Marathon this year, raising funds for
@strideforstride_ and you can follow along with her training on Instagram at
@lindsaymakeslemonade
ID: Lindsay, a white woman, in black shorts and black long sleeve with a hydration vest crosses the finish line of the 2022 event. Her hands are raised up in a rock on position
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