Kari interviews a mother-daughter trio who ran the relay portion of the Delaware Marathon Running Festival in May 2016. They talk about the mother-daughter relationship, how running is a gift, and how we can share running with our families. They also chat about how it’s never too late to try something new, body image in regard to how to raise daughters, and being present in moments you know you’ll have for the rest of your life. Kari and Serena Marie, RD, talk about “outside grocery stores” and Serena’s and Kari’s favorite items to snag (which might surprise you!). It’s really never too late to try something new, is it? Whether it’s trying a new food or starting a new exercise routine, you’re apt to never regret giving it a try! We all have choices in life, and what we choose affects more than just ourselves at times. Look around you and think about your role models and also who you might be a role model to! Check out these TRLS episodes that today’s inspiring mother-daughter trio and our own go-to, real-food dietician would recommend: TRLS Episode 30: Bird-in-Hand Race Report TRLS Episode 48: Margaret Webb TRLS Episode 12: Delaware Marathon Festival Featured Guests and Runners of the Week: The Sepinwalls The Sepinwalls (mother Sharyn and two daughters Deborah and Amy) talk about running the Delaware Marathon Running Festival relay together and how that was to run on a relay team. They talk about how to raise daughters with strong self-esteems and about modeling your behavior can make a difference in your children’s lives. It’s all-too easy to be hard on yourself, but you have to push past that to set a good example for your children! Originally it was the daughters’ joint moment of genius to run the relay option. When they first e-mailed Sharyn with the idea, she responded immediately and thought it was a good idea. All of a sudden, Sharyn realized that she had to train. Amy first ran the half in 2014, and Amy, Deborah, and their father ran the relay portion in 2015. They thought that the race was a very easy event logistically and very well run, so they wanted to do it again in 2016. Their father was injured in 2016 so wasn’t able to be a part of the relay team. They want to include their youngest sister Andrea to make it a family event in the future. Sharyn explains that about a year ago she attended boot camp classes but wasn’t into running. She spent a good part of the winter in Florida, so she was able to exercise every day and to start a walk/run/swim regime. She Googled “Couch potato to 5K” but didn’t see any programs that she fell in love with, so she asked her husband (a seasoned marathoner) to help with a training plan. From starting to adapt a running lifestyle, she felt accomplished and good about herself. It was empowering. Deborah makes CDs for Sharyn with all of her favorite music. Amy is Sharyn’s go-to person for exercise and running advice. Both daughters are her inspiration in starting this journey to train for the relay. She quickly realized that she had the ability and the energy to run, and she’s very proud of herself and amazed. Kari’s definition of a runner is that if there were a fire, you could run. It’s about health, the mind, and keeping yourself healthy for the long haul with running. Deborah is a psychologist, and she encourages physical activity, which is an important adjunct to mental health treatment. She incorporates it in her treatment recommendations. She thinks it’s so remarkable that even though her mom’s mind says, “I hate exercising,” she didn’t let her body follow suit. She chooses a different course for herself independent of her mind. Amy lives in Swarthmore and works in Philadelphia. Her work is in ethics and law, and she works in a department with a good number of very serious runners. There’s a culture around participating in many running events. After running, Amy feels like it’s a lifesaver and refreshing. It’s time for her to be alone and be in her head. She tries to race on