Keith Evans hated running until a friend introduced him to it. He signed up for his first 5K race, but without proper training, he struggled and finished in 24 minutes, much better than expected. Intrigued by the experience, he decided to train seriously and participated in more races, gradually improving his times. He started tracking his progress on a spreadsheet and found that being accountable helped him stay motivated and continue running. Keith gradually transitioned to longer races, completing 10Ks, half marathons, and eventually marathons. His newfound passion for running became a fulfilling hobby that helped him cope during his mother's battle with cancer. Keith EvansRaces MentionedSenior Bowl 5k and 10k RunAzalea Trail Run 10kCrime Prevention 5kFirst Light MarathonNew Orleans Rock N Roll MarathonJoe Cain ClassicStennis Space Center MarathonHouston MarathonTurkey TrotBattleship 12kNavy Bay Bridge RunWahiawa Pineapple RunRubber Chicken RunDo It In The BushSunset Bridge RunGasparilla Distance ChallengeBoston MarathonShout OutsLance Johnson - https://tinyurl.com/3scyv8p7David Goggins - https://davidgoggins.com/James Contratto - https://tinyurl.com/yu4kvxktTammy Ford - https://tinyurl.com/49thysn6Rhonda Collings - https://tinyurl.com/yny82cvdBlue Bell Bombers - https://tinyurl.com/5ba5pt97Victor Birch - https://tinyurl.com/2p9x2rp4Melissa Auld - https://tinyurl.com/mdd2ajwfSueanne White-Spunner - https://tinyurl.com/2p96zh4nSouthern Odessey Relay Run - https://tinyurl.com/4uawpfm5Blue Ridge Relay - https://blueridgerelay.com/New Orleans to Pensacola Beach Relay - https://tinyurl.com/yr43rddmBo Reynolds - https://tinyurl.com/nhtn49f8Bradley Thompson - https://tinyurl.com/5f64rn2ySupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisKellie LandrumJenni ZimlichJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell Gustavson