- Ashley Paulson broke the women’s 100-mile world record, inspiring others to dream big.
- Paulson, a wife, mother and grandmother, emphasizes dedication and ignoring online negativity.
- She aims for a treadmill 100-mile record on April 18 at the Boston Marathon Expo.
ST. GEORGE — Ashley Paulson has made headlines for the past decade, from running 9 miles to the hospital to give birth to her fourth child, winning big at the Deseret News Marathon, to starring in a reality TV endurance challenge. Her most recent accomplishment had her breaking a world record for the fastest 100 miles run by a female.
Over the years, Paulson has, no doubt, had some big moments. To her, however, it’s the little things that have made the biggest difference.
“I just celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary,” she told KSL. “I’m a mother of four … and I’ve recently become a grandma. … I wanted to be a mom and wife. That’s always been my goal. I have that, and I want to hold on to that. “…