Angela Maciocia | 1st 45-49 Female at 10k Champs in Ottawa
Angela Maciocia is a soon-to-be 48-year-old master’s runner from just outside of Montreal, QC. On May 27th she competed in the elite field of the Ottawa 10K, which also served as our Canadian Championships. Alongside Olympians and international level athletes, Angela was proud to be the oldest runner in the field and one of only eight women over the age of 40. Not only did she win her 45-49 age group and finish 6th master, she also ran a really smart race in the 30-degree heat to finish only ~30-seconds off her personal best in a time of 39:19.
Last October during the Chicago Marathon, Angela ruptured her plantar fascia and was forced to drop out around the 29K mark. Devastated, she left the windy city on crutches and in a boot just 2 weeks before her wedding to her best friend & coach, Bruce Raymer. She maintained her aerobic fitness in the pool and on the elliptical (a wedding present from Bruce!), but it took working with a psychologist to come to a place of forgiveness within herself for even toeing that start line in the first place. We had a fascinating discussion on the mental side of the sport, including self-compassion and self-love.
Angela is a mom of two teenage boys, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. She is also undergoing a career change that’s had her studying five hours a day over the past five months to become a real estate agent.
Connect with Angela:
- Instagram: @angelamaciocia
Resources we discussed in the episode:
- Angela's husband & coach, Bruce Raymer
- Instagram: @runthe7
- Website: raymerrunning.com
- Ponya Bands
- Angela's discount code for 15% off: AngelaRun15
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