FINISHING FIFTY
I never set out to run a half marathon in all 50 states.
I simply accepted one invitation—and it changed the direction of my life.
Over the next 16 years, that one decision became a journey of perseverance, community, and discovering that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.
Finishing Fifty is more than a story about running. It's about choosing possibility over limitation, surrounding yourself with people who expand your dreams, and learning to Keep Running Forward.
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Christine Palmisano
Author | Speaker | Coach
It's Never Too Late To Chase A Dream
My Quest Partner
I didn’t do this alone. In addition to my invaluable partnership with Mike, I'm grateful for the coaches, friends, and role models who helped me keep going throughout my quest.
My Story
I didn’t start out as an athlete.
After a lifetime of health challenges—and during a difficult chapter in my life—I began running in my 40s.
What started as a personal challenge became something much bigger.
Over 16 years, I ran half marathons across all 50 states, before turning 60—with a new partner, Mike, by my side.
Finishing Fifty is the story of how I found the courage to begin again—and discovered just how far you can go, no matter when you start.
What's Your Fifty?
What dream have you been putting off? My hope isn't that you'll run a half marathon in all 50 states. My hope is that you'll discover what's possible in your own life.
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