Friday, May 31, 2013

Twins Run with Team Lemon



Leah & Malinda are identical twins but opposite runners. Malinda is the "go with the flow" slower 1/2 who prefers to tweet, instagram & run marathons (4:00:57). Leah is the BQ (3:35:36) x 2 "Garmin obsessed" faster 1/2 who prefers to run as many races as possible. :-)

Michael, Leah's brother-in-law, was diagnosed with leukemia as a child. Michael kept fighting cancer with his inspiring Irish spirit, so it was very bittersweet when he died on St. Patrick's Day, 2003.

The twins' grandmother, affectionately know as GG, was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, July 13, 2012 and died on Monday, July 16, 2012. 

In memory of Michael & GG, TWINS RUN together with Team Lemon to fight childhood cancer! Follow @TwinsRun as we prepare to run our 2nd Chicago Marathon together on October 13, 2013. 

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer. Can you donate $2

Or, join our "Mother Runners & Others" Team and help Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation reach 1 million miles this September!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

#RWRunStreak

Run a mile a day, every day
Memorial Day to Independence Day
Thanks Runner's World & @PavementRunner!
I'm inspired to run at least 1 mile each day!
Day 1: @MalindaAnnHill's 1st @VineApp
My mileage so far...
7.5 miles on Memorial Day
3.85 miles on May 28 



Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Afghan Whigs & Our Congregation to Conquer Cancer


It has been one year since I first met two inspiring mother runners fighting cancer. Thanks to our love for The Afghan Whigs and running, our friendship has grown and our Congregation to Conquer Cancer continues. We ran the Nike Women's Half Marathon DC together and we're all training for marathons while raising money to fight cancer. This year, Anne will run the New York City Marathon with DetermiNation to support the American Cancer Society. Malinda will run the Chicago Marathon with Team Lemon to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Shalane & Joan


Monday, May 6, 2013

2013 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Ten Miler: Red Socks Running

From Philly to Boston with Love
Before the runners arrive
Since I PR'd at 2012 Broad Street Run (1:29), I decided that I didn't want to run this year. After my 10 mile run on Saturday, I was ready to cheer runners on Sunday! Almost 3 weeks after the Boston Marathon, it was inspiring to see red socks running!

I was very grateful for the opportunity to spectate. In case you missed it, "Standing Ovation" by Mark Remy was a powerful tribute to spectators. Mark was able to capture all of my emotions related to the Boston Marathon tragedy.

And, thanks to Team Philly and Philadelphia Runner for a great tailgate!


The Red Socks Are Running!


The Red Socks Are Running!
Team Philly

Team Philly

Did you cheer or run Broad Street?

Share your link & we'll add to list!


2013 Race Recaps

And Her Little Dog Too - Broad Street Run 10 Miler Race Recap 2013

The Big Runner - Broad Street Run 2013

Cornerstone Clubs - Cornerstone Members Run Broad Street

A Dash of Deggiette - Broad Street Run Recap

Eat.Pray.Run - Broad Street Run 10 Miles in 1:30:57

Finding at 50 - Broad Street Run or Running with 39999 of Your Closest Friends

Fit Lizzy - Broad Street 2013 Race Recap

Jessica Lawlor - Broad Street Run Race Recap

Love Life Surf - Run Mommy

Mommies with Style - I Came I Saw I Ran 10 Miles - Broad Street Run Recap

Pennies on the Run - Broad Street Run 10 Miler Race Recap Review

Philadelphia Union - Goal Oriented Ten Tips to Finish Blue Cross Broad Street Run Strong

Philly.com - Ethiopian Runners Sweep Broad Street

Rudimentary Runner - Philly Broad Street 10 Mile Run Race Recap

Scoot A Doot - If Broad Street Were Easy It Would Be Called Your Mom

Tomato Face Runs Again - Broad Street Run 2013 Recap Part 1

The Turnip Farmer - Broad Street Run

Ups and Downes - Race Smart 2013 Broad Street Run

Victoria Freile - Broad Street Run in Philly


2012 Race Recaps & Tips

Every Day is Run Day - Return Broad Street Run Recap

Fix Your Run - How To Recover From The Big Race



Friday, May 3, 2013

Running Words

My collection of autographed books on running.
The Runner's Rule Book by Mark Remy
My Life on the Run by Bart Yasso
Dandelion Growing Wild by Kim Jones
Going Long edited by David Willey
Run to Overcome by Meb Keflezighi
Run! by Dean Karnazes
Marathon Woman by Katherine Switzer

Do you have a favorite book on running?