Twins Tweet and Run Disney

Faster 1/2 will run & Flatter 1/2 will chEAR

3.1 Miles on Thursday (43:31)

6.2 Miles on Friday (51:31)

13.1 Miles on Saturday

26.2 Miles on Sunday

48.6 miles in 4 days!

Can you give $4.86?

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer!

Thanks for your support!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1112395

Links to a few of our runDisney posts:

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Character Photos

Do you runDisney for the photo opportunities? I do! I stopped for all the character photos during the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge. 

Going Goofy with Runner's World Challenge

When my identical twin sister signed us up for the Runner's World Challenge at Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, I wasn't sure what to expect. Walt Disney World is already is my fave destination race location.

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Finishers. We did it! @TwinsRun & Finish Goofy Challenge. Twins RAN 39.3 miles to raise $393. Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time. 

2010 Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

I ran my 1st Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge in 2010. It was unseasonably cold in Florida. There was even sleet during the Half Marathon on Saturday!

Donald, Mickey & Goofy Retrospective

And, Leah finished the Disney World Marathon in a boot cast! In 2012, Leah finished Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge. And, Malinda finished the Disney World Half Marathon. 

runDisney Runner's World Challenge

We were the 1st to join runDisney's Runners's World Challenge when registration opened and we are very excited! This will be our 2nd "Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge"

My 3G Network: Grief, Gastroparesis & Goofy Challenge

Today, January 7, is GG's birthday. On January 13, when @TwinsRun the 2nd half of Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, it will be 6 months since I received the phone call. 

Twins Run Goofy's Race & a Half Challenge

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

Flat Twin Will Join Faster Twin at Dopey Challenge

@TwinsRun 2gether 2 fight childhood cancer

...even if the slower twin is 2-dimensional. ;-)

Faster Twin & Flat Twin

Flat #TweetAndRun Twin in progress...

Leah will run Dopey Challenge with Team Lemon

Fighting Childhood Cancer, One Race at at Time!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1112395

No donation is too small!

Donate $2 online or text to donate $10!

Text LEMONADE E1112395 to 85944 

Thanks for your support!

Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Coping with Marathon Disappointment

I hadn't heard this song for years and then I heard it on Monday. I laughed and then I cried (sort of). I dreamed of and trained for a BQ. But, I didn't reach my goal in Chicago. Leah and I ran together for 12 miles. But, then I hit the "Great Wall" in Chinatown... she ran on and I walked alone. It was a definitely a "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." Yes, I am disappointed and I will wallow for a bit. But, then I will try again. I have not given up on my goal to BQ.

Last year, I was caught in a tweet and run. Sunday, I was caught in a walk and marathon. ;-)

I may not have reached my goals, but I finished with my 2nd fastest time. 

BTW...Nike Plus was way off again. Although, it felt like 27.7 miles!

Massage me!

Did you run the Chicago Marathon?

Did you meet your race goals?

How do you cope with race disappointment?

I'm Gonna Run 2,000 Miles

2,000 Miles since June 23, 2012...and still running!

Training for Chicago Marathon

13 weeks until Chicago Marathon on Oct 13!

Can you donate $2, $10 or $13?

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/93394

Thanks for your support!

Ducky Momo IS My Friend!

Thanks Dan Povenmire!

Mileage Monday

Malinda's Miles since June 23, 2011

Running in memory of GG

Running to support Alex's Lemonade

Gingerbread Man instead of GU during Walt Disney World Marathon

"Don't bite my head off!" exclaimed the Gingerbread Man

#RunCharacterTweetRepeat

20th Anniversary

Walt Disney World Marathon

My 3G Network: Grief, Gastroparesis & Goofy Challenge

Today, January 7, is GG's birthday. On January 13, when @TwinsRun the 2nd half of Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, it will be 6 months since I received the phone call. On Friday, July 13, our mom called to tell me that our grandma, GG, had fallen and was very ill. GG was diagnosed with cancer and died on Monday, July 16. The grief over the past 6 months has been intense. My only solace has been running (#Irun4GG). I'm grateful that Leah and I will run Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge together to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer in her memory. She was so proud of us for supporting such a worthy cause.

I grieve for myself, my family and especially for my mom. I wish I could give more support to my mom, because she lost her mom and best friend. I can only imagine how difficult it has been for her since I can't imagine my life without my mom.

It's been especially difficult for me lately, since I still struggle with gastroparesis. Sometimes, the physical pain is easier to cope with than the emotional pain. Even with the pain, I'm grateful for the support I received from GG and the support I continue to receive from my mom. Because of their support, it's important for me to keep going and to keep giving back to others.

I know that grief is a life-long process. I hope that in time the pain of grief will lessen and the joy of remembering will grow.

We love you GG!

We miss you GG!





We'll run #GoofyChallenge in memory of Michael & GG.

We will #RunAndTweet to raise $393 for 39.3 miles!

Can you donate $2 to @TwinsRun for @AlexsLemonade?

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91402

Twins Run Goofy's Race & a Half Challenge

2 weeks til @TwinsRun 2gether

Goofy's Race & a Half Challenge 

We are identical twins but opposite runners. Leah is the faster 1/2 and Boston Marathon Qualifier. Malinda is the slower 1/2 who prefers to #TweetAndRun. 

Michael, Leah's brother-in-law, was diagnosed with cancer as a child. Michael kept fighting cancer with his inspiring Irish spirit, so it was bittersweet when he died on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2003. 

Our grandmother, affectionately known as GG, was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, July 13 and died on Monday, July 16, 2012. Her sudden and unexpected death affected the twins profoundly.

TWINS RUN in memory of Michael & GG, fighting childhood cancer, one race at a time! 

Follow @TwinsRun as we train for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge! 

Follow @MalindaAnnHill on Twitter & Instagram during Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge!

Malinda will live tweet, Instagram and run 39.3 miles in an effort to raise $393 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

No donation is 2 small 2 fight childhood cancer!

Donate $2 or more online:

http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91402

Donate $10 by text:

Text "LEMONADE E91402" to 85944

1000 miles

Slower 1/2 reached goal of 1,000 miles since June 23!

Train. RACE! Rest. Repeat.

Design by @LeahCville*

*BQ Faster 1/2 or @TwinsRUN

2012 Philadelphia Marathon - Raising $262 in 26.2 Miles for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Thanks to all who followed @MalindaAnnHill on Twitter & Instagram and cheered her on during the Philadelphia Marathon!

Photo from @AlexsLemonade

 @MalindaAnnHill did tweet, instagram & RUN 26.2 miles in 4:00:57 (PR)! 

Can you help her reach her Team Lemon goal of $262? 

To donate $10, text “LEMONADE E91417” to 85944. 

Or, donate $1 or more online: http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91417 

"Fighting childhood  cancer, one #TweetAndRun a time!"

#TweetAndRun Philly Marathon

I will #TweetAndRun the Philly Marathon solo.

Sadly, the faster 1/2 cannot run ahead of me. ;-)

Can you help me raise $262 for 26.2 miles?

Donate $1 or more online on my fundraising page:

http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91417

Or, text "LEMONADE E91417" to 85944

to make a $10 donation to Alex's Lemonade!

Volunteers are needed for Team Lemon Cheering Station!

Hope to see you on Sunday!

Look for the yellow Team Sparkle skirt! 

Preparing for the Philly Marathon

Counting down to my 3rd Philadelphia Marathon.

Looking forward to my 2nd #TweetAndMarathon!

 

Me & Katherine at Philadelphia Runner's Urban Scramble

Katherine won an entry to the Philly Marathon!

 

Me, Anne & Melissa at The Afghan Whigs Soundcheck Party

AKA "The Congregation to Conquer Cancer"

 

Melissa, Katherine & I are running the Philly Marathon.

Melissa & Katherine are running with DetermiNation.

I'm running with Team Lemon.

 

Grateful to have connected with running pals on Twitter.

#MotherRunners & #runDisney enthusiasts are awesome!

 

Are you running the Philadelphia Marathon?

Are you running for a cause?

If you're a lemon passing me, I'm Malinda

I didn't wear a lemon costume, but I wore all yellow!

* iFitness belt

* Team Sparkle Skirt

* Zensah Sleeves

* Spreadshirt Custom T-shirt

When I saw the yellow tutus made by Coach Mary...

I just had to buy one to complete my ensemble!

It was a great race to #TweetAndRun for a great cause.

I could blame it on my taper madness but,
I just couldn't keep up with the Running Lemon...

I'm glad I wore my @TwinsRun shirt.

Alex's father, "Lemonade Jay" said,
"Hey, there's one of the twins that run"
as he passed me, of course! :-)

My Nike+ data wasn't quite accurate...

Lemonade at the Finish Line!

It wasn't my fastest 5k but it was...
my 1st time to place 3rd in my division!

On Sunday, I'll #TweetAndRun the Philly Marathon!

Fighting childhood cancer, one race at a time!