Elaine Doll-Dunn Mentor ~ Motivational Speaker Marathon Runner Welcome to edollgottarun.com In 2008 Elaine was the recipient of the Spirit of Dakota Award. The Spirit of Dakota Award Society annually honors one woman, whose leadership qualities, courage, strength of character, and community commitment illustrate the best of South Dakota womanhood. The women nominated for this award are role models who promote the social, civic, cultural, and/or eduational advancement of others. View additional information. Among Elaine's accomplishments; beat cancer at age 56, ran 26.2 Marathons in 2000, ran from the Atlantic to the Pacific - 60 miles across Panama to celebrate her 60th birthday, Mrs. South Dakota at age 61. Completed Marathons in more than 40 states and the District of Columbia. Founded Leading Ladies' Marathon - all woman event in the Black Hills. Read more about Elaine's accomplishments. Elaine recently completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, researching the self-efficacy of women who begin marathoning after the age of 40. Read Elaine's note; "AN EMERALD IN MY APRON POCKET". NEW TO THE SITE! Articles & Musings by Elaine Take a look at Elaine's book about her 26.2 Marathons in 2000 For Training Schedules and Coaching Tips visit the Marathon Training page. Elaine draws from her experience of coaching track and cross-country at both the collegiate and the middle school levels, plus 35,000 miles of running, well over 100 marathons, and of course her "Elder Wisdom". To book Elaine for a speaking engagement

SITE LINKS: Motivational Speaker | Mrs. South Dakota | Mother & Grandmother Marathon Runner | Taking Risks | Books Articles | Marathon Training OTHER LINKS: Leading Ladies' Marathon "Marathon Man" - Jerry Dunn Elaine - Middle School Counselor

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