Grace in her own words:   “I’m driven by the need to inspire other people of colour on to the trails.   I want to increase diversity and participation in endurance running.    I’m also tired of being the only Black person at endurance events and feeling like I don’t belong.    I’ve run 70+ marathons including ultras, and I’m still going.”     New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live in March every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored throughout March by Inov-8. www.inov-8.com   Get involved with the #MarchDailyMile Challenge. Run 1 mile everyday in March.      Show notes Being based on the South Coast of the UK Working as a management consultant  Starting running in 2009 Training for her first 10k Her early years and what she was like as a little girl Being sporty but not outdoorsy Her brothers and sisters Her children and grandchildren  Being supported and inspired by fellow runners Running her first 5k Being determined to get better Signing up for her first race Running in the dark Not having the confidence to run outdoors Not wanting to stop Joining a local running club Running off road Her love for running and feeling happy Her accidental half marathon What running has taught her Running her first marathon in 2011 Running the Brighton Marathon multiple times Sharing the lessons she’s learned Why the race starts at mile 20 What a typical training week looks like Focusing on strength training Wanting to be the best version of herself Practicing yoga Girls run the world  The Atlantic Coast Challenge Finishing the race at Land’s End and feeling emotional  Focusing on core and endurance  Fuelling her long runs and focusing on eating real food The women who have inspired her How to connect with Grace Final words of advice for new runners   Social Media   Instagram @marathongracefully