Molly Sheridan - Motivational Speaker
Molly's heartfelt and engaging stories are exciting and often laced with humor. She has the gift for storytelling; to inspire, encourage and entertain while sharing that a life worth living is a life of adventure. And all adventures begin with an idea, a dream and that first step.
Molly speaks to audiences on the benefits of running for health and adventure, but the message translates to many different audiences. Contact info@desertskyadventures.com to have Molly speak at your next event.
Biography
At 48 years old Molly entered her first marathon. Four weeks into training she injured her foot and was told that she was too old to be running. That incident prompted her to challenge herself. As a novice runner, she entered the Rio Del Lago 100 mile endurance race, finishing the race in 29 hours and 27 minutes. She discovered her love of endurance running and her adventures began.
In the past three years, Molly has run over 20 ultramarathons. In April 2009, she completed the extreme running event, Marathon Des Sables, a 150 mile stage race, running across the Sahara Desert in North Africa. All participants, in this internationally renowned race, must carry all supplies on their back and be totally self sufficient during the race. Three months later, in July 2009, Molly ran what is widely considered the toughest footrace on the planet, the Badwater Ultramarathon. Badwater is a nonstop run from Death Valley to the portal of Mt. Whitney with temperatures in the 120 degree range and covering 13,000 feet of elevation. She was one of only 90 select ultrarunners from around the world invited to participate. Her finish time garnered her the prized “Badwater Buckle”, awarded to the few runners who finish in less than 48 hours.
Molly’s adventures in ultrarunning have been an encouragement to her community, her friends and family and to Boys Town Nevada. Molly raises support and awareness for Boys Town through her ultrarunning efforts and has brought needed recognition and additional resources to what she considers “a very special place that does so much good for so many wonderful kids”.
Testimonials
"Molly Sheridan is an engaging, passionate and thought-provoking speaker. Her stories are entertaining, but more importantly they challenge our children and staff to apply the lessons of hard work and perseverance to any situation that they may encounter. I am grateful to have found a presenter of her caliber who not only speaks to, but connects with, the audience. Molly’s affability is contagious and her delivery is dynamic. I would enthusiastically recommend her to any group or organization in need of inspiration!"
Thomas C. Waite, President/Executive Director, Boys Town Nevada"I was so impressed when I saw Molly Sheriden speak. She motivated me to look at exercise again as a 48 year old perimenopausal woman. I think of Molly and her stories daily as I walk my dogs, do weights and attempt to jog a bit. Molly is an inspiration and a joy to listen to!"
Tish Carroll, Co-Founder of Embrace the Game"Wow is all I can say about Molly and her stories! I loved hearing what she had to say when she spoke for Embrace the Game. Yesterday we had to run stadium stairs at soccer practice over and over again. I thought of Molly and her crazy run at Badwater and I got strength from that. Keep talking to young girls, Molly, you really make a difference!"
Leslie Carroll, age 16, Soccer Player and Golfer
"I think of Molly Sheridan as an inspirational speaker. When Molly Sheridan does a presentation, her experiences and stories come alive for the audience. She is passionate and authentic when talking about her experiences. Her stories are simply exciting!"
Charlie Shrimplin, REI Henderson Outreach Specialist
Contact info@desertskyadventures.com to have Molly speak at your next event.