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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

2018 Boston Marathon - Links to 80+ Race Recaps

It's been over a month since I finished the 2018 Boston Marathon. I'm so grateful for the support I've received and every $1 donated to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

Unfortunately, as usual, I still haven't finished my race recap. Ugh. I'm determined to gather my thoughts so that I can eventually share my story.

In the meantime, I've enjoyed reading other runners' recaps. Below are the links in alphabetical order by blog or website.

And, if you wrote a recap that you'd like to include, please share your link in the comments and I'll ad to the list. Please note that comments are published after approval.

2018 Boston Marathon Race Report by Jane D.
Adaptive Running
adaptiverunning.com/2018/04/20/2018-boston-marathon-race-report-by-jane-d/

Adidas Created Personalized Videos for 30,000 Boston Marathon Runners in 24 Hours
AdWeek
adweek.com/brand-marketing/adidas-created-personalized-videos-for-30000-boston-marathon-runners-in-24-hours/

My Boston Marathon 2018 Race Recap
A Foodie Stays Fit
afoodiestaysfit.com/2018/05/boston-marathon-2018-race-recap/

Sarah Sellers, 2nd Female at the 2018 Boston Marathon
Ali on the Run
aliontherunblog.com/2018/04/18/ali-on-the-run-show-69-sarah-sellers-boston-marathon/

Boston Marathon Inspiration & The Women I Admire
Ali on the Run
aliontherunblog.com/2018/04/17/boston-marathon-inspiration/

2018 Boston Marathon - 3:41:19
Amelia Gapin
amelia.run/posts/2018-04-17-boston-marathon-recap/

Race Recap Boston Marathon 2018
Asphalt Kitchen
asphaltkitchen.com/2018/05/race-recap-boston-marathon-2018.html

Boston Marathon 2018 Recap: Marathon 27, State 22 - Massachusetts)
Athlettuce
athlettuce.com/2018/04/17/boston-marathon-2018-recap-marathon-27-state-22-massachusetts/

2018 Boston Marathon Statistics
BAA
registration.baa.org/2018/cf/Public/iframe_Statistics.htm

Race Recap: The Boston Marathon!
Bellin Run
bellinrun.com/blog/entry/race-recap-the-boston-marathon

Team BIDMC Treads Strong at 2018 Boston Marathon
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
bidmc.org/about-bidmc/news/marathon-2018-recap

Boston Marathon 2018 Recap
Blessed with Thunder Thighs
blessedwiththunderthighs.blog/2018/04/21/boston-marathon-2018-recap/

Interview Tuesday: Meet Kentucky and Masters Runner Patrick Jenkins
Bluegrass Runner
bluegrass-runner.blogspot.com/2018/05/interview-tuesday-meet-kentucky-and_29.html

10 must-see moments from the 2018 Boston Marathon
Boston.com
boston.com/sports/boston-marathon/2018/04/16/2018-boston-marathon-moments-highlights

Desiree Linden explained why she almost dropped out of the 2018 Boston Marathon
Boston.com
boston.com/sports/boston-marathon/2018/04/17/des-linden-shalane-flanagan-2018-boston-marathon

Why I'm Running
boston.com/sports/boston-marathon/2018/04/08/why-im-running-malinda-ann-hill

The Boston Marathon was all about who could weather the storm
The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/sports/2018/04/17/many-elites-couldn-weather-storm-boston-marathon-opening-door/p9WVKqO2tKl8uNij4pme3N/story.html

Boston Marathon 2018 Live Blog
Boston Magazine
bostonmagazine.com/news/2018/04/16/boston-marathon-2018-live-blog/

The 2018 Boston Marathon Race Recap
Breathe Deeply and Smile
breathedeeplyandsmile.com/2018/05/the-2018-boston-marathon-race-recap.html

5 Inspiring Moments From Des Linden Winning The Boston 2018 Marathon
Brooklyn Active Mama
brooklynactivemama.com/Des-Linden-wins-2018-Boston-Marathon

Krista DuChene opens up about balancing motherhood, work, and running on her way to winning third place at the 2018 Boston Marathon
Canadian Running Magazine
runningmagazine.ca/the-shakeout-podcast-celebrating-mothers-day-with-the-marathon-mom/

23 Elites Dropped Out of Boston Marahon
Canadian Running Magazine
runningmagazine.ca/23-elites-dropped-out-of-boston-marathon/

Lessons We Can All Learn from Boston Marathon 2018
Carbs and Kilometres
carbsandkilometres.com/lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-boston-marathon-2018/

Boston Marthon Recap
Carlee McDot
carleemcdot.com/2018/04/boston-marathon-race-recap.html

Boston Marathon 2018 Race Recap
Catherine Runs Around
catherine.run/2018/04/18/boston-marathon-2018-race-recap/

Hypothermia ends Waterville native’s Boston Marathon
Central Maine
centralmaine.com/2018/04/17/hypothermia-ends-waterville-natives-boston-marathon/

2018 Boston Marathon
Citius Mag
citiusmag.com/photos-2018-boston-marathon/

Thoughts on the 2018 Boston Marathon As Told By GIFS

Citius Mag

citiusmag.com/thoughts-2018-boston-marathon/

Boston Marathon 2018 Recap
Coach Corky Runs
coachcorkyruns.com/boston-marathon-2018-recap/

Amby Burfoot On Running Boston 50 Years After Win
Competitor Running
running.competitor.com/2018/04/boston-marathon-2018/amby-burfoot-on-50th-anniversary_170408

5 Boston Charity Runners Tell Their Stories
Competitor Running
running.competitor.com/2018/03/boston-marathon-2018/5-boston-charity-runners-tell-their-stories_169924

Boston Marathon Race Recap
Cook Stitch Run
cookstitchrun.com/2018/04/23/boston-marathon-race-recap/

Despite bone-chilling downpour and gale-force winds, New York runner, Patrick Cutter, fights for a 2:42 finish at this year's Boston MarathonCorgi Mama Runner
corgimamarunner.com/2018/05/despite-bone-chilling-torrential.html

2018 Boston Marathon Race Recap
Crazy Running Girl
crazyrunninggirl.com/2018/04/19/2018-boston-marathon-race-recap/

Locals conquer the hills and tough weather in Boston Marathon
Daily Progress
dailyprogress.com/cvillevarsity/locals-conquer-the-hills-and-tough-weather-in-boston-marathon/article_cb65cc76-f65d-531c-93a9-8e02c5e9387b.html

Boston Marathon Recap and the Road Ahead
Danny Horgan
dannyhorgan81.com/boston-marathon-recap-and-the-road-ahead/

Morin: Boston Marathon Recap
The Dartmouth
thedartmouth.com/article/2018/05/morin-boston-marathon-recap

Together Forward - Garrett Burger's 2018 Boston Marathon Recap
Dashing Whippets
dashingwhippets.org/2018/04/19/together-forward-garrett-burgers-2018-boston-marathon-recap/

Willpower and Grit - Megan Bongartz's 2018 Boston Marathon Recap
Dashing Whippets
dashingwhippets.org/2018/04/20/willpower-and-grit-megan-bongartzs-2018-boston-marathon-recap/

The Weather At The Boston Marathon Overwhelmed The World's Best Distance Runners
Deadspin
deadspin.com/the-weather-at-the-boston-marathon-overwhelmed-the-worl-1825323642

Courtice resident runs the Boston Marathon — while suffering from hypothermia
Durham Region
durhamregion.com/sports-story/8573866-courtice-resident-runs-the-boston-marathon-while-suffering-from-hypothermia/

Boston Marathon champ Desiree Linden: 'This is gonna be miserable'
ESPN
espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/23288605/as-desiree-linden-started-boston-marathon-knew-was-gonna-miserable-persevered-won

10 Weeks To Boston
Final Surge
finalsurge.com/10weekstoBoston

Linden, Kawauchi Shock Marathon World in Boston
Flotrack
flotrack.org/articles/6180084-linden-kawauchi-shock-marathon-world-in-boston

The 2018 Boston Marathon: By The Numbers
Forbes
forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2018/04/16/the-boston-marathon-2018-by-the-numbers/#4c99294731d6

On Marathon's Biggest Stage, Desiree Linden Runs Brooks Sports Past Behemoths Nike, Adidas
Forbes
forbes.com/sites/mike-buteau/2018/04/17/on-marathons-biggest-stage-desiree-linden-runs-brooks-sports-past-behemoths-nike-adidas/#3bca72a2334d

Forsyth Central coach, teacher braves elements in fourth Boston Marathon
Forsyth County News
forsythnews.com/local/forsyth-central-coach-teacher-braves-elements-fourth-boston-marathon/

Boston Marathon 2018
Fuel by Rachel Davis
fuelbyracheldavis.com/2018/05/10/boston-marathon-2018/

2018 Boston Marathon
Grant Linsell
grantlinsell.com/racereports/2018/boston-marathon

Race Report: Boston Marathon 2018
Greg Kroleski

Monday, November 20, 2017

Qualifying for the 2018 Boston Marathon at the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon (If at first I don't BQ, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try again)

On November 20, 2016, one year ago today, I finished my 7th Philadelphia Marathon in 3:46:13 and finally qualified for the Boston Marathon (BQ) after 11 failed attempts since 2013.

It's been a year and I still haven't been able to gather my thoughts in any cohesive order. I've never been good at writing except when Twitter was still 140 characters or less. ;-)

As I watched Shalane Flanagan's joy at accomplishing her goal to win the 2017 New York City Marathon, I remembered the joy I felt when I accomplished my goal to BQ.

There were so many meaningful moments on the road leading to my BQ. I will try my best to put those moments into words and will continue to add to this post as I gather my thoughts.

I have to start somewhere, so here it it goes...

I started running in 1994 to impress my boyfriend at the time. He broke my heart just before my 1st half marathon but my love for running continued to grow and I finished my 1st marathon - the Marine Corps Marathon - in 1995.

I finshed my 2nd marathon - the San Francisco Marathon - in 1998. I decided to register the day before the marathon with no training. Needless to say it wasn't one of my best decisions but I finished without injuring myself. ;-)

I don't remember much about my 3rd marathon - my 1st Philadelphia Marathon with Leah in 2008. I don't even remember when or why we decided to do it. I do remember that it was brutally cold. Leah and I ran together most of the time but at one point Leah was in pain and she told me I could go ahead. I don't remember finishing or how I felt afterward.

We ran the the Walt Disney World Marathon together for the 1st time in 2009. We were so focused on trying to finish that we only stopped for a couple character photos. ;-)

When we decided to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon together, we wanted to have a sister-sister team so I came up with the name "Twins Run in Our Family." At that point, Leah was already a self-described race addict and I described myself as the "go with the flow" runner.

When Leah qualified for her 1st Boston Marathon, I was so proud of her for working so hard to reach her goal. At that time, I didn't think I was capable of qualifying for Boston, so it wasn't even something I considered attempting.

When I went to Boston to cheer Leah at the 2013 Boston Marathon, I was so excited for her. Yet, at the same time, when I walked around the Expo and the streets of Boston I started to feel a little bit of sadness that I wasn't one of the runners.

Before Leah began the marathon, I thought about trying to qualify. I also thought that I didn't want the pressure of trying to run fast because I simply enjoyed being able to run.

As I watched the television coverage, I was so inspired to see Joan Benoit Samuleson finish and then talk about how she runs marathons to tell a story. Tears came to my eyes when I saw her joy at accomplishing her goal and telling her story.

I was excited when I saw the text alerts that Leah and my other running friends had finished. When Leah walked in the door, I told her to stop and go back so I could take a photo. Months later, after reviewing the date stamp on the photo, I realized that I took the photo just as the bombs exploded.

I then started to walk to Starbucks to get Leah a white mocha. Our hotel was next to the family meeting area. I noticed runners and family members celebrating but then I saw this woman crying hysterically and thought that was odd. I tweeted about going to Starbucks and then received a reply to be careful because there had been 2 explosions. At that point, I still had no idea what was going on just a few blocks away. When I got back to the hotel, I realized that something horrible had happened. I remember telling Leah there were 2 explosions and then we started to watch the news in horror.

It was so chaotic - we had no idea what had happened or why - and everything was on lock down. I was worried that something else was going to happen and that I wouldn't be able to get home. It all seemed so surreal. We had been celebrating just moments before and everything changed in an instant. Even though we were not directly affected by the tragedy, my heart was breaking for everyone affected by the bombings.

When I returned home, I couldn't stop reading and watching everything I could about what happened.

A few weeks later, I traveled to DC to run the Nike Women's Half. I was nervous but it was comforting to be there with my two mother runner friends. We even had the chance to run with Shalane Flannagan and Joan Benoit Samuelson.

After the tragedy, I knew I had to try to qualify for Boston so that Leah and I could run together in memory of those who died and in honor of those who survived.

I made my 1st attempt in Chicago, my 2nd in Philadelphia and my 3rd in Charlottesville.

I was grateful to return to Boston in 2014 so I could be on the sidelines cheering Leah and all the other runners. While I was disappointed that I had yet to qualify, I was determined that I would keep trying until I succeeded.

At some point, I hope to write in more detail about my 11 attempts to qualify. There were so many emotions and meaningful moments that I experienced.

As I prepared for my 11th attempt at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon, my last chance to qualify for the 2017 Boston Marathon, I felt positive. I knew the weather was going to make the race difficult but I was still hopeful that I could accomplish my goal because of all the training I had done in the heat. I ran conservatively and felt pretty good up until the last few miles. I knew at one point that 3:55 was out of reach but I was hopeful to at least finish around 4 hours. As I watched a more experienced runner suffer in the heat, barely able to walk, I knew that I had to give it all I had to finish. I finished knowing that I had tried my very best.

While I was disappointed, I tried my best not to be too hard on myself but it was difficult not to feel like I let down Leah and all those who had been rooting for me to BQ. I decided that I still wanted to run Boston with Leah and would try to be a charity runner. It's always been important to me to run for something more than just myself, so it felt got to be able to run for charity. I still hoped that I would qualify before Boston so that I could run the race knowing that I was a qualifier for 2018. But, I also knew that if I failed again, I was determined to qualify at Boston.

I began to ask myself, is this worth all the stress and anxiety and disappointment. I even asked Meb if there ever comes a time when I should consider that my goal was unattainable and he said "Never give up." He then shared a story about meeting a runner before the 2013 Boston Marathon who tried to qualify for years and finally did it.

Even though I had moments of disappointment, I was so very grateful for all the support I've received for Team Lemon. I received donations from people I only met through social media. It was comforting to know that somehow my persistence and determination inspired people to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

Every mile I ran, I thought of all the families I know, including my own, that have been affected by cancer. So many families have lost loved ones to cancer and many runners I know also run in memory of their loved ones who died or in honor of those who have survived. I don't take any step for granted. Each mile is a gift.

While I wanted to achieve my BQ goal, it has always been more important to me to run for a reason and support charities I care about. I kept thinking that I would run my very best but I would not let myself be disappointed if I failed to achieve my BQ goal, I knew I put everything I had into training and I was grateful that I could help raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.

I will continue to add to this post as I gather my thoughts. In the meantime, here are some random thoughts I wrote down last year after the Philadelphia Marathon ...

Tough girls tough it out
Run your own race
Don't blow it
Cheering
Starting off slow
Looking down
Team Lemon dinner
Why I run
Don't let me down
Stories
Mother runners
Our doubts are traitors
Red shorts
Grief
Gratitude
Obama quote
Childhood cancer
Support
Weather watching
Running community
Dimity
Expo sightings
Security
Pacing
Assess
Insomnia
Running playlist
Leonard Cohen
Plastic Ants
Afghan Whigs
Mantra
Self-talk
What's the point
Photo opps
Flat Leah
Vegan sign
Each mile is a gift
Negative split
Perseverance
Persistence

Patience
Never give up
Meb

Tears

Friday, August 7, 2015

Alex's Million Mile: Run. Walk. Ride.

www.alexsmillionmile.org

Join us on our Journey to a Million & Beyond!

Last year, more than 12,000 people logged miles as part of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's 2nd Annual Alex’s Million Mile event to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer during the month of September (Childhood Cancer Awareness Month).

This year we’re getting ready to do it again! To find a cure for childhood cancer, we’re going the distance – running, walking or biking one million miles and beyond. That’s a long way, but the way we see it, a parent of a child with cancer would go that far (and then some) to find a cure.

1 month, 1 cause, 1 million miles...

Kids with cancer need your help!

The goal is to collectively run, walk and/or ride one million miles during a single month: September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Our goals are to exceed a million miles, raise awareness and find cures for childhood cancer.

• Who can participate?

Anyone, anywhere can join and fight childhood cancer!

• Do I have to do this myself?

Nope, you can choose to participate individually or you can start or join a team for added fun and motivation.

• How many miles do we have to complete?

There is no minimum, or maximum. You complete miles at your own pace. Every mile you log during September counts!

• So, why one million miles?

One million miles is 40 times around the equator or two round-trips to the moon. But it’s less than five miles for each kid or adolescent who will be affected by childhood cancer this year, worldwide. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 in the United States. That’s why it is vital that we raise money to cure it, now.

We hope you'll join us on our #Journey2aMillion!

If you're a twin or parent of twins, your welcome to join our team, "@TwinsRun in Our Family" www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1132661

Or, you can register as an individual or your own team at www.alexsmillionmile.org

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

50+ Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Race Recaps

Malinda, the slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun, finished the rainy Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon in 3:54:58, It was her 16th marathon, 6th attempt to BQ and 1st marathon in the rain.

If only we were born in April instead of May, 3:54:58 would've been a 2016 BQ. However, since we were born in May, Malinda will try 2 more times to finish in 3:45 or less - the Charlottesville Marathon on April 4 and the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon in September (date to be determined).

Malinda didn't reach her BQ goal but you can help us reach her Team Lemon fundraising goal of $345. No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Text "LEMONADE E1121983" to "85944" to donate $10 by text. Or, donate $3,$4, $5 or more online: www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983 and thanks for your support!

Monday, November 24, 2014

2014 Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon: 70+ Race Recaps & Reports

Thanks to Donna for catching me at the finish!

Malinda (the slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun) didn't catch a BQ (3:45:00) at the Philadelphia Marathon but she did crush her PR by almost 9 minutes - finishing in 3:47:42 and placing 90th in her division (40-44)! Another personal record powered by The Afghan Whigs new record "Do To The Beast." Who said you can't improve with age? ;-)

Although Malinda missed her BQ goal, you can still help us reach our Team Lemon fundraising goal. Many thanks to 3 caring mother runners - Anne, Kelly and Kim - for their generous donations!

Team Lemon Tent

(Photo source: Facebook Page)

Team Lemon Runners

(Photo source: Facebook Page)

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation! Text LEMONADE E1120912 to 85944 to donate $10 by phone or donate $2 online! Thanks for your support!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1120912

CBS Local - Thousands Run in the 2014 Philadelphia Marathon

Metro: Philadelphia Marathoners Run with a Purpose

My Fox Philly: Philadelphia Marathon Winner Visits Good Day

Philly.com: Philadelphia Marathon
Philly.com: Massachusettes Runner Vassallo Captures Philadelphia Marathon
Philly.com: Philadelphia Marathon Winners Qualify for Olympic Trials
Philly.com: Pace Setters Help Marathon Runners Qualify for Boston
Philly.com: Philly Marathon Runner Regains Racing Legs After Spinal Cord Injury

WHYY Newsworks: Formerly homeless, woman 'back on her feet' and bound for Philly marathon

2013 Race Recaps

Einahpets: Philadelphia Marathon - 2013 Race Recap

Twins Run in Our Family: The Philadelphia Marathon - 50+ Recaps

Sunday, September 7, 2014

I'm Going 26.2 Miles for Kids with Cancer - #Journey2aMillion

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1115505

www.alexsmillionmile.org

#Journey2aMillion

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Alex's Million Mile - Run. Walk. Ride.

www.alexsmillionmile.org

Last year, we joined more than 5,000 people in the inaugural Million Mile Run event organized by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise awareness of childhood cancer during the month of September (National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month).

This year, we’re ready to do it again! To find a cure for childhood cancer, we’re going the distance to help Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation reach one million miles.

To incorporate walking and cycling miles, the name of this month-long event has been changed to "Alex’s Million Mile – Run. Walk. Ride."

The goal is to collectively run, walk and/or ride one million miles to raise funds and increase awareness of the need to support childhood cancer research.

If twins run (walk and/or ride) in your family, please join our group and log your miles with us. Or, donate $2 or more and help us reach our fundraising goal. Thanks for your support!

www.alexsmillionmile.org

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1115505

www.alexslemonade.org/files/amm_guide.pdf

Monday, May 5, 2014

Why I Run Broad Street: Solace, Community and Sisterly Competition

Why I Run Broad Street: Solace, Community and Sisterly Competition
Originally Posted on WHYY Newsworks

Over the past two years, my identical twin, Leah, and I have shared our experiences on our blog, "Twins Run in Our Family," Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Much to our surprise, we've gained quite a following of runners, twins and/or parents of twins. We're often recognized at races when we wear our shirt that has our logo on the front and our tagline on the back: "If you're passing me, I'm Malinda. If I'm passing you, I'm Leah."

I started running in 1993 for fun, and I finished my first marathon in 1995. Since then, I have completed 12 more marathons and a few dozen races, including three Broad Street Runs. Over the past couple of years, I've become known for tweeting during races while wearing a sparkle skirt or costume. Sometimes I get called out by spectators for tweeting while running, but most of the time people are amazed that I can do both at the same time.

Leah started running in 2007 to lose weight. Since then, she has become a self-professed race addict, finishing more than 100 races, including 24 marathons. She races nearly every weekend and often wins her age group in local races in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has qualified for the Boston Marathon three times by completing a marathon in less than 3 hours and 45 minutes. She finished her first Boston Marathon last year and returned for her second time this year.

In 2010, I was diagnosed with gastroparesis, a condition that causes severe stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. There is no cure for gastroparesis and only a few treatments available with varying success rates. In 2011, I had a gastric neurostimulator (stomach pacemaker) implanted, which has provided some relief. My symptoms can be debilitating at times, but I continue to run whenever possible.

In 2012, our grandmother, affectionately known as "GG," died suddenly of lung cancer. Her unexpected death affected me profoundly. While the grief was intense, I found moments of solace while running.

Because of my experience with chronic illness and grief, I'm truly grateful for every step, and I'm determined to make my miles matter. I'd rather run in a charity race to raise awareness for a worthy cause than run a fast time. Sometimes, much to my surprise, I'm able to do both.

On March 17, 2012, 9 years to the day after Leah's brother-in-law, Michael, died from childhood leukemia, we decided to run together to make a difference. We joined Team Lemon to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer in memory of GG and Michael. Over the past two years we have raised awareness and over $2,000 for childhood cancer research.

I ran the Broad Street Run for the first time in 1999 when there were just over 7,000 runners. I ran for the second time in 2012 with over 35,000 runners, and I was happy to finish in 1:29:02.

It's been amazing to see running increase in popularity while people in the running community continue to be supportive of each other. Whether you run fast or slow, we all run together.

Last year, after being present during the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, I decided it was important for me to cheer on my fellow runners on Broad Street. My eyes were full of tears as I saw so many runners wearing red socks in support of Boston.

Yesterday, I was grateful for the opportunity to run Broad Street once again. It's an honor to participate in a race that means so much to so many people while benefiting so many worthy causes. Not only was I able to run to support Alex's Lemonade, I also ran my fastest 10 miler and finished in 1:16:23. Sometimes, it is possible to run for a good cause and a good time.

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/essay-works/item/67635-why-i-run-broad-street-solace-community-and-sisterly-competition