I would LOVE to go see her!! Not only do I admire her athletic prowess, as a Catholic, I admire her decision to answer the calling to be a nun. I'm sure she will be a great speaker. I'm very envious!![]()
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Sister Madonna Buder "The Running Nun!"
You've heard of the "Flying Nun." Now, how about the "Running Nun!" Well renowned endurance athlete Sister Madonna Buder will be our official guest at Seroogy's Valentine 5K & 15K Run/Walk on Feb. 7 at 8 am.
Who is Sister Madonna Buder? She is a Roman Catholic nun who resides in Spokane, WA. She has completed over 200 triathlons and 13 Ironman Triathlons. At the 2006 Hawaii Ironman, age 76, she became the oldest woman to ever complete the race.
Sister Buder will also speak about her career and passion for staying active on Sunday, February 8 at Kaukauna High School at 1 pm. This event is free to the public.
**Sister Buder is sponsored by the Fox Tri Club.
I wasn't going to do this run since I just started jogging again, but I may have to go over and see her anyway - anyone want to meet me there??
Dar
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“Minds are like parachutes...they only function when they are open. - Thomas Dewar"
I would LOVE to go see her!! Not only do I admire her athletic prowess, as a Catholic, I admire her decision to answer the calling to be a nun. I'm sure she will be a great speaker. I'm very envious!![]()
Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
I've seen her run at IM Canada. She was my inspiration to do my first triathlon. What an amazing woman!
It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot
My podcast about being a rookie triathlete:Kelownagurl Tris Podcast
Huh?????
That weird post is now gone, RM. I saw it, too.