Alvina Begay

Alvina Begay is a 31 yo runner from the Navajo Nation and a local woman who comes from Ganado near Chinle. Every great runner has a story of overcoming adversity and Alvina is no exception. She adapted from the not so academic life of Ganado to be become an academic all American at Arizona state. This year she qualified for both the US Olympic trials in the marathon (2:43) and the 10,000 meters (32:40 qualifier). She has given much to the community here and has infected many young people with running bug. Her mother is a pediatric nurse who heads up our outpatient clinic in Chinle. So when you watch the olympic trials in Eugene this week give a cheer for Alvina who makes all of us so proud here in the Navajo Nation.