Finish Line Feeling
by Liz Ferro
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“When Liz came to us, not only did she bring fitness, liveliness, self-esteem, and encouragement to our girls, she also brought a purpose to their lives,” says Susan M. Brown, L.P.C., of the Multi-County Juvenile Attention System in Canton, Ohio.
This uniquely uplifting memoir tells the compelling story of the author’s journey from foster child and sexual abuse survivor to founder of the nationally recognized running organization, Girls With Sole. Ferro describes how to gain joy and fulfillment through athletics, and reminds us to believe in ourselves and our dreams. Gritty, yet often humorously told, her story proves that with resiliency, anyone can be rewarded with the euphoria she calls the “finish line feeling.” For more information about Liz, Girls With Sole, to join our fundraising team (Team LULA) or to receive a free GWS newsletter on request, please visit http://www.girlswithsole.org.
“..You will be moved to tears, laughter, and you will be motivated and inspired to move!”
“…You want her to be your best friend because she is open, honest, nonjudgmental, will lift your spirits…and has an enormous, generous heart…”
About The Author
Liz Ferro was born in Rochester, NY in 1969 and lived in four foster homes before her adoption at the age of two. As a child, she was sexually abused by a neighbor and found solace in fitness and running. To date Liz has crossed many finish lines. She has completed thirty-three marathons (two of them 50K Ultras), five Ironman triathlons, and countless road races and triathlons. The empowerment gained from sports led her to found the non-profit organization Girls With Sole, which has received extensive national attention for it’s innovative and successful programming. Liz’s story is a wild roller-coaster ride, but one that evokes positive energy and inspiration.
Recently, Liz launched the “50 States for Sole” campaign, and will be running a marathon in all 50 states to raise awareness and funds for Girls With Sole.
She has been featured on the NBC TODAY Show, in SELF and Family Circle Magazine.
She is the recipient of the 2011 Classic Woman Award from Traditional Home Magazine; the 2011 American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Hero Award; the 2012 Longines Women Who Make a Difference Award from Town & Country Magazine; and the 2014 SELF Women Doing Good Award.
Liz Ferro is a mother of two, wife, athlete, motivational speaker, author, and the Founder and Executive Director of Girls With Sole.
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