Carin McCoy - Beyond The Medal Ambassador - Melbourne

My name is Carin McCoy and I am proud to be a Beyond The Medal Ambassador

"My running started 6 years ago after the birth of my two sons."

We had spent time in the Childrens hospital with both  children over different periods of time and I heard about a fundraiser fun run "Run for the Kids".  

I had never run before, never had the confidence or what i thought was a ‘runners body’ but after putting myself out of my comfort zone and training I ran my first ever event at Run for the Kids and not only had i caught the running bug, my life was about to change.    

My children and myself are diagnosed with a genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). It is a connective tissue disorder that manifests itself with extremely fragile skin and hyper mobile joint.  This comes with many challenges and I knew the moment they were born that i had to step up and be a role model for them. I had to show them that EDS wouldn’t stop us and show them how important exercise is for us in particular.  

Since then i have ran in numerous 5kms, 10kms, 15kms, 3 Half marathons, stadium stomps and 2 triathlons.  

I hope I am the encouragement people need if they think that perhaps their body isn’t suited to exercise or that only a certain size/shape can be an athlete. Everyone is worth it. And i want everyone to know and reach their potential. I am proud to be a Body Positive Athlete.

 I am part of 2 fabulous inspiring groups Running Mums Australia and Body Positive Athletes."

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