<p>At a time when we could all use a little more humanity, and when some of us are pounding the pavement or putting in that treadmill time to find some sanity, I want us to connect through inspiration and optimism. So join me, Sonia Rita, amateur runner and mom, for conversations with fellow runners and friends in fitness on Running on Optimism.</p>

1. Marco Rita | Running marathons on inspiration

Hi. My name is Sonia Rita. I'm a two-time marathoner with a few half marathons and more 5ks than I can count sprinkled in, a mom, a wife, an overthinker, and a whole lot of other things. I'm fueled by carbs, coffee, "I love you's" from my little one, and of course optimism.

But "the why" behind my fitness journey is the sweet spot where we can connect, and through my podcast, share inspirational conversations with every day runners like myself and others in wellness about finding optimism despite challenges.