270 Kate Saccany: Battling Long Covid while Running Marathons

270 Kate Saccany: Battling Long Covid while Running Marathons Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau 32:35

Catherine (Kate) Saccany was born to run. She took up jogging and ran barefoot for her first 30 months because there were no running shoes for women. A career banker, Kate joined LaSalle Bank. Coincidentally, LaSalle sponsored the Chicago marathon. She bought her first pair of running shoes, qualified for the marathon and has not stopped since. Yes, long covid has cramped her style. And, she is now 72. Kate believes it’s never too late to become a runner. With the proper Coaching and the right pair of shoes, anyone can learn. There is now a group for marathon runners over 100.

QUOTE: Just getting here is a privilege not to take lightly or abuse.

Kate’s interests are wide and varied. From ham radio to learning Spanish, her drive and perseverance are inspiring to all who know her.

CONNECT WITH KATE:

Email: cdsaccany@aol.com

Gail Zelitzky & Catherine Marienau Women Over 70 - Aging Reimagined

The decades that begin in our 70s require resilience to deal with new challenges, gratitude for living longer, and inspiration to enrich our own and others’ lives. Hosts Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau are two such women. Their stories and the stories of the over 200 women they have interviewed celebrate women’s enduring courage, compassion and contribution. Our compelling stories shatter the myth that we become irrelevant as we age.