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Life began at 50. Then he ran 13 marathons🏃🏽♂️
The Rundown
September 3rd, 2026
Hey runners,
If you’ve been telling yourself that it's too late to start a new chapter, or that a big goal is strictly meant for "other people," today's story is going to change your perspective completely.
Have you ever let a self-imposed boundary convince you that a goal was impossible, only to find out all you needed was someone else to believe in you first?
This week on Your Story, Your Why, I sat down with Paul Latham—a Jamaican immigrant, Fort Worth runner, and Boston Marathon volunteer whose athletic journey didn't even begin until after his 50th birthday.
Here is what we dive into in this week's episode:
Life Begins at 50: How an immigrant from Jamaica went from playing table tennis to discovering an undiscovered love for distance running later in life.
Overcoming the Half Marathon Ceiling: Staying comfortably in the 13.1-mile space for years until a coworker challenged him to enter the Chicago Marathon lottery.
The Power of Community Training: How joining the Cowtown Trailblazers program in Texas gave him the structure needed to tackle 26.2 miles.
Behind the Scenes at Boston: Why he regularly dons a volunteer jacket at the Boston, Dallas, and Cowtown Marathons to give back to the sport that changed his life.
Comfortable with the Uncomfortable: His mindset for continuing to run into his 80s and 90s while prioritizing lifelong experiences over material possessions.
True growth begins the moment you stop setting limits on what your body can accomplish and start launching out into the deep.
"Be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Don't limit yourself to experiences not tried. Once you know it, give it a try—because you never know what you might accomplish." — Paul Latham
"Your Story Your Why" - Paul Latham
Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal
💭 Final Thought
Paul’s journey is a vivid reminder that the marathon space belongs to everyone, regardless of age, background, or pace. Whatever new trail or goal you're hesitating to step onto this week, trust your potential and take that first step out of your comfort zone.
What’s a boundary you’re ready to break through this season? Hit reply and let me know—I read every single email!
Until next week, keep chasing those miles,
Letty Lundquist
Editor-in-Chief, Marathon Journal "The only bad run is the one that didn't happen."
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.