For 42 year old Ingrid running makes everything better. When Ingrid’s routine includes running she “feels better, thinks better, sleeps better and eats better”. It’s a great incentive to lace up the running shoes and head out the door! As a mum of two young boys Harry & Sam, a daily run is like fixing her oxygen mask first – she’s a better mum when she runs. There’s nothing like a quick 3 kms to kick start her into the day.
Ingrid enjoyed a healthy lifestyle growing up, but didn’t discover her love of physical activity until her adult years. Her running journey began in her uni days, when she lived on residence in Melbourne. She loved to run Princess Park and the Botanical Gardens, especially with housemates and friends.
These days Ingrid runs for enjoyment, fitness and health. Gym work is also a passion for and she likes to fit in a couple of weight classes each week. These are scheduled around school drop off times, day care and work as a pharmacist.
Ingrid enjoys winter running and happily pops on a beanie and gloves to embrace the chilly mornings. She’s happy to run solo, but enjoys “pack running”. Laurie’s Echuca Saturday morning running group is a favourite – particularly the doing interval and speed work in a group. Attending this group was a turning point for Ingrid and took her running to the next level.
Although Ingrid prefers running shorter distances she has done one half marathon. She accomplished this in 2010 in her early 30’s, before kids and when time was her own. She followed a training plan with an aim to complete the 21.1 kms in 2 hours. The night before, her friend encouraged her to try for a quicker time and gave her a 1 hour 50 timing band. Ingrid was thrilled to complete the distance and made her friend proud.
Ingrid and husband Anthony were married in 2012. Together they’ve participated in events including Sweat vs Steam, Run Melbourne and Run 4 Kids. Ingrid’s favourite running moment was in 2019 when she did Run Melbourne as part of Echuca’s Johnno’s Run team with Harry. Harry was only 9 at the time, and she coached him through the 5kms. Harry wanted to do well so she pushed him along and they finished the 5kms in just 33 mins 59 seconds!
Ingrid has a desire for her kids to be ‘movers’. With both she and Anthony great role models, the boys are off to a great start!
