Erica Beard used to run as a kid. But it wasn’t until the pandemic that she started to take the sport more seriously.
The 32-year-old social worker built up to a 14-kilometre race during the COVID-19 lockdowns, before completing a couple of half-marathons and setting her sights on the full 42 kilometres.
Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporterEuan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
