Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we travel to Tillsonburg to meet Tamara Bull, the force behind one of the best-named races in the province: the Tillsonburg Run with the Bulls.

Tamara shares her late-blooming journey into athletics, having started running at age 51 to connect with her husband and combat "empty nest syndrome," despite managing asthma, which requires her to run with a "Batman utility belt" for her inhaler. She transformed from a non-athlete into someone who eventually completed a 50k solo ultra-marathon on her favorite local trails.

The heart of this episode explores how a family crisis - in late 2023, Tamara's son was diagnosed with a very rare cancer, leading her to experience the overwhelming financial and emotional strain of seeking specialized treatment - led to the creation of the Tillsonburg Running with the Bulls 5k and 10k race, which rallies the community for an amazing cause.

Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or someone who, like Tamara, started by walking 800 meters on a local track, this episode is a testament to gratitude, resilience, and the power of the Ontario running community.

Learn more about Tamara at: https://www.tillsonburgrunningwiththebulls.com/

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