A Graceful Stride

A Graceful Stride

In Her Shoes

Five Minutes to Fall Apart

Tara’s story of almost quitting—and the quiet rule that helped her keep going

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Emma Ecklin
Apr 27, 2025
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Welcome to another story in the In Her Shoes series—where we step into the quiet moments, hard-earned wisdom, and everyday resilience of women who keep showing up. Tara’s story is one of endurance—not just across finish lines, but within herself.

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