The Lincoln County News
January 11, 2021 at
Amber Young runs a 100-mile race in Alcoa, Tenn. in March 2018. Young wears at least one article of purple clothing for every race in support of her daughter, who has epilepsy. (Photo courtesy Amber Young)
Seven years, nine months, and 29 days. That’s how long Amber Young has been a streak runner — meaning she runs every day, without fail.
Her love for running was not innate, but began when a friend wanted a partner for a 5K race. Young agreed, reluctantly, and she was hooked.
Six months later, she ran her first half-marathon, and a year later, she took on Disney World’s “Dopey Challenge” in Florida — four days of running, beginning with a 5K the first day, followed by a 10K, a half-marathon, and, finally, a full marathon on day four.