70 | Diane Hawkins

Starting Line 1928 · Aug 27, 2026 · 1h 24m

For Diane Hawkins, running began as a way to relieve stress from an intense career as an actress, but the sport became much more, opening doors and introducing her to people around the world. She set a goal to run the New York City Marathon and found that the training helped her be more focused and confident in auditions. She went on to run the New York City Marathon six times, the Boston Marathon 11 times, and countless other races, including ultramarathons. She won the U.S. women's 50-mile championship four times in the mid-1980s and was named Ultramarathoner of the Year three times in a…