Ingrid Walters - Competitive swimmer turned marathon runner. PB of 2hr 48 mins. Breast Cancer Survivor. Inducted into The National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame.

<div> <p>Ingrid has loved competitive sports since a young age. Originally swimming was her passion and she began swimming competitively at 6 years old, she swam throughout high school and attending UCLA (a division 1 school) where she swam competitively for 2 years, while studying Sociology. </p> <p>After leaving college, Ingrid made the transition from swimming to running and also decided to become an actress. Played lifeguard Sheryl Whelan, on Baywatch as well as having roles on Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Castle, and Parenthood, to name a few!</p> <p>At the age of 47 after running her fastest marathon ever, 2hr 48 mins in the 2019 LA Marathon. </p> <p>Ingrid was feeling the strongest and fittest she’d ever been. </p> <p>However, while training for her next challenge, she started to not feel well and after seeing her doctor was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ingrid underwent a double mastectomy, and continued to run while undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy as well as radiation.</p> <p>Ingrid is a member of Janes an elite women’s running group based in LA and in 2021 Ingrid was inducted into the National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame.</p> <p>RUNNING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS</p> <p>2014 3rd Place Masters Female Chicago Marathon<br /> 2014 2nd Place Female Overall Orange County Marathon<br /> 2016 USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship: 5th place Masters Woman Overall<br /> 2021 2nd Place 50+, 12th Overall USATF Masters XC Club Nationals Tallahassee,FL<br /> 2022 1st Place 50+, 8th Overall USATF Masters XC Championships Mission Bay, CA</p> <p> </p> <p>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday 7am UK time - Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out. </p> <p>The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored throughout March by Inov-8. <a href="http://www.inov-8.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.inov-8.com/&source=gmail&ust=1678710511722000&usg=AOvVaw3-O_uhxHYI9a-nABdEt9AR"> www.inov-8.com</a></p> <p>Get involved with the <