Mother athlete runs stroller with stroller in hand and breaks record

At 36 years old, the American Julia Webb beat the female record of the half-marathon with a stroller in her hand. It was with her youngest daughter, 10 months old, that the champion traveled Route 66, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the end of November.

It is a record to say the least surprising in which this young mother embarked. On November 24 in Oklahoma, in the United States, Julia Webb ran a half marathon, accompanied by her 10 month old daughter in her stroller. All in 1 hour, 21 minutes and 23 seconds, reports Good Morning America .

At 36, this mother of three was not only the first woman to cross the finish line of this half-marathon, but also beat the Guinness reccord of the half-marathon in a stroller , previously owned by a mother. Englishwoman Lindsy James in 2016 with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 34 seconds. Photos and videos have been sent to the Guinness World Records to prove the performance of the young mother, who will have to wait around 12 weeks to receive her title.

“You can involve your whole family in your passion”
Julia Webb took on a very personal challenge, forced to stop the race due to an injury during her first pregnancy 8 years ago. She, who was not sure if she could resume sport , managed to start running again with her daughter, now 7 years old, in her stroller.

A tradition that the athlete repeated with his three children. “This is how I started to run with a stroller, so I thought it would be funny to go out and inspire other moms. I hope so to encourage other moms to go out too and keep doing what they love, “said Julia Webb to Good Morning America.Her next goal? The Atlanta Marathon in February 2020. “Some women may be afraid that having children will prevent them from achieving their goals, but I honestly think that if it’s something you enjoy, you can involve any your family in your passion, “says the young mother. She continues: “Running allows me to be a better mother. The more I invest in my passion, the happier I am and bring joy to my family.” And this, to the delight of his children.