2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Ten Miler

The flatter 1/2 of @TwinsRun in ready to cheer!

The 2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run is Sunday, May 1. @MalindaAnnHill is ready to run her 5th @IBXRun10 and @LeahCville is ready to cheer from Charlottesville.

Are you going to run, cheer or volunteer? Recommend another article or post? Let us know in the comments!

Thanks to Modell's for the awesome shirt!

2016 Rainy Broad Street Run Tips

Preparing for a rainy run on Broad Street
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Preparing-for-a-rainy-run-on-Broad-Street.html

How to dress for a wet Blue Cross Broad Street Run by Cecily Tynan
facebook.com/6abcCecilyTynan/posts/10156953770605094

Cecily Tynan's Official Broad Street Run Forecast
phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2016/04/29/cecily-tynan-broad-street-forecast/

2016 Broad Street Run Guides & Tips:

Broad Street Run - Transit and Security Info - What you need to know
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160429_Broad_Street_Run_transit_and_security_info__What_you_need_to_know.html

10 Things Every Broad Street Runner Needs to Know Before Sunday
phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2016/04/27/broad-street-run-tips-2/

Field Guide: The Complete Broad Street Run Guide for Runners and Spectators
phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2016/04/24/broad-street-run-guide/

Guide to the 2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
philadelphia.cbslocal.com/top-lists/guide-to-the-2016-blue-cross-broad-street-run

Broad Street Run Preview
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Broad-Street-Run-Preview_Philadelphia-377186171.html

Mental Strength Coach Cara Bradley's Advice for Broad Street Runners
phillyvoice.com/mental-strength-coach-cara-bradleys-advice-broad-street-runners-be-open-possibility/

Your comprehensive Broad Street Run nutrition plan
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/Broad_Street_Run_Nutrition_Plan.html

How to prep for the Broad Street Run - if you can't be witty, then at least be bombastic
kylecassidy.livejournal.com/829182.html

The Broad Street Run
avenueofthearts.org/the-broad-street-run/

5 tips for Broad Street Run first timers
runphila.com/2016/04/26/5-tips-for-broad-street-run-first-timers/

How to mentally prepare for the Broad Street Run
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/How-to-mentally-prepare-for-the-Broad-Street-Run.html

Are you ready for Broad Street? A checklist for newbies
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Are-you-ready-for-Broad-Street-A-checklist-for-newbies.html

Broad Street Run - A runner's guide to avoiding road rage
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Broad-Street-Run-A-runners-guide-to-avoiding-road-rage.html

2016 Broad Street Run - Inspirational Stories:

For race day, a survivor tells his story
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160427_For_race_day__a_survivor_tells_his_story.html

Local eight grader inspires family to run Broad Street with him
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Local-eighth-grader-inspires-family-to-run-Broad-Street-with-him.html

Doctor Sparks A Mission To Help People With Cancer Through Running
philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/04/27/doctor-sparks-a-mission-to-help-people-with-cancer-through-running/

When to say no to a race
andherlittledogtoo.com/2016/04/when-to-say-no-to-a-race.html

Open Letter to the Broad Street Run Forecast
http://blog.christinemeyermd.com/open-letter-to-the-broad-street-run-forecast/

Sunday's Broad Street Run attacts all kinds of runners
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160430_Sunday_s_Broad_Street_run_attracts_all_kinds.html


Broad Street Run Posts on RUN215 Facebook Group:

It's more than a street.
facebook.com/groups/run215/permalink/1759599694259301/

Broad Street Run Race Day Tips
facebook.com/groups/run215/permalink/1758939870991950/

Who is running, cheering, volunteering or sleeping in?
facebook.com/groups/run215/permalink/1759029730982964/


Preparing for a Rainy Broad Street Run:

Rain Racing (@RunnersWorld)
http://www.runnersworld.com/races/rain-racing

Top 10 Tips for Running in the Rain (@50by25)
http://www.50by25.com/2013/07/tips-for-running-in-the-rain.html

Racing in the Rain: 7 Tips from Runners (@rUnladylike)
http://www.runladylike.com/2012/10/26/racing-in-the-rain-7-tips-from-runners-2/

How to Run Your Best Race in the Rain (@SaltyRuns)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-saltmarsh/running-rain_b_5297060.html

Running in the Rain (@MarathonsAndMacarons)
http://marathonsandmacarons.com/2013/05/10/fitness-friday-running-in-the-rain/

Running in the Rain (@WomensHealthMag)
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/running-in-the-rain

8 Tips for Running in the Rain (@lafenske)
http://minneapolisrunning.com/8-tips-for-running-in-the-rain/

Prepping for Rainy Weather Conditions (@IRun4Wine)
http://www.irunforwine.net/2015/03/prepping-for-rainy-weather-conditions.html

What to Wear - Running in the Rain (@FleetFeetChgo)
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/blog/wear-running-rain

Rain Tips (@NYRR)
http://www.nyrrc.org/nyrrc/mar01/training/raintip.html

Running in the Rain
http://www.runningcoach.com/tips/raintrain.html

Running a Marathon in Rain (@TwinsRun)
twinsruninourfamily.com/2015/03/running-marathon-in-rain.html


2012 - 2015 Broad Street Run Posts by @TwinsRun:


Why Did You Run the 2015 Blue Cross Broad Street 10 Miler?
May 4, 2015
On the first Sunday in May, about 40,000 runners run down one street in Philadelphia. Why do they run?

2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 5, 2014
2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler - Malinda's 5th Personal Record in 30 days!


Why I Run Broad Street: Solace, Community & Sisterly Competition
May 5, 2014
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.


2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 3, 2014
I'm ready to take on Broad Street with @AlexsLemonade's Running Lemon! Leah and I LOVE this image of the Running Lemon,


Spectating the 2013 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler
May 6, 2013
I PR'd at 2012 Broad Street Run,. so I didn't register to run this year. After my 10 mile run on Saturday,. I was ready to cheer runners on Sunday!

2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 8, 2012
My babysitter finally called me at 7am while I was on the BSL (Broad Street Line). It wasn't a knob, but her iPhone alarm didn't go off!


2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 3, 2012
2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler - Countdown to Finisher.


2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler
Mar 2, 2012
2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler, Leah's 1st & Malinda's 2nd Broad Street Run.

Twins Run Boston Marathon

Leah has finished the Boston Marathon three times while Malinda has cheered. Leah finished her 1st in 2013, 2nd in 2014 and 3rd in 2015. Leah qualified for the 2017 Boston Marathon at the 2015 Chicago Marathon. Unfortunately, Malinda failed her 10th attempt to BQ at the Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon. Malinda has one last chance to BQ at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon on Saturday, September 10. We hope that twins run Boston 2017 together!

The Scream Tunnel Sign by Wellesley's Munger Hall

Any twin(s) or parent(s) of twins running Boston on Monday? We'd love to cheer any twins that run in your family so let us know in the comments!

Stories of twins and parents of twins running 2016 Boston Marathon
(Updated April 18, 2016)

Running for her twin: Andover woman runs Boston Marathon for sister lost to suicide
http://www.andovertownsman.com/news/townspeople/running-for-her-twin/article_5cfdc0da-2d55-5c6e-b671-8a8c4122081a.html

Miliotis will run the Boston Marathon in memory of her late twin sister, Alex, who died of cancer in 2002
http://www.eagletribune.com/sports/national_sports/a-witness-to-terrorist-attack-miliotis-takes-on-boston-marathon/article_bf6614df-600c-5a5f-841e-e0d21e40f89b.html

2016 Boston Marathon: Medical Assistant supports the institution that allowed her to run
http://www.brighamandwomensfaulkner.org/about-us/general-information/bwfh-news/2016-Boston-Marathon-Medical-Assistant-supports-the-institution-that-allowed-her-to-run.aspx#.VxW4IzArLIU
http://healthhub.brighamandwomens.org/a-nicu-homecoming-twins-return-to-brigham-and-womens-hospital#sthash.xBJm1ZaT.AHdScWNF.dpbs
https://www.crowdrise.com/lifegivingbreakthroughsboston2016/fundraiser/alexandrabryar

Gardiner twins hope to cross Boston Marathon finish line side-by-side
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/04/18/news/mid-maine/gardiner-twins-hope-to-cross-boston-marathon-finish-line-side-by-side/

Parents Run Marathon in Daughter's Memory
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Parents-Run-Marathon-in-Daughters-Memory-376013221.html

Mother Running Boston Marathon in Memory of Her Twins
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/02/12/mother-running-boston-marathon-in-memory-of-her-twins/

First Time Boston Marathon Runners Ready to Compete
http://www.wagmtv.com/content/sports/First-time-Boston-Marathon-Runners-ready-to-compete-375898461.html

Mother Diagnosed With MS Trains For First Boston Marathon
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/04/04/mother-multiple-sclerosis-boston-marathon-fundraising/

Boston Marathon: Deb Tully raises money for American Liver Foundation
http://wayland.wickedlocal.com/article/20160411/NEWS/160419173

East Lansing woman eyes Boston to complete marathon feat
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/04/10/fleet-feet-east-lansings-minnick-off-boston/82706618/

Terzah Becker's 'BQ' finally nets her Boston Marathon bib
http://www.dailycamera.com/recreation/ci_29778532/mike-sandrock-terzah-beckers-bq-finally-nets-her

Meet a Marathoner: Holbrook's Gamere jumps from the crowd to the pack
http://holbrook.wickedlocal.com/article/20160326/NEWS/160326585

Marathon Runners Support Wellesley Education Foundation
http://www.hometownweekly.net/wellesley/marathon-runners-support-wellesley-education-foundation/

Faces of the Boston Marathon team
http://thriving.childrenshospital.org/faces-boston-marathon-team/

Nash Ream: San Francisco consultant returns to Boston to continue family's running legacy
http://findyourfinishline.hylands.com/meet-the-runners/nash-ream/

Boston Marathon Runners Share Advice and Inspiration
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/health/blog/2016/04/18/boston-marathon-runners/


Twins ran 2016 B.A.A. Invitation Mile
(Updated April 18, 2016)

Wellesley High’s D’Anieri twins destroy BAA Invitational Mile field
http://theswellesleyreport.com/2016/04/wellesley-highs-danieri-twins-destroy-baa-invitational-mile-field/

Stories of twins and parents of twins running 2015 Boston Marathon

Otsego twins take Boston Marathon in stride, finish race together
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2015/04/otsego_twins_take_boston_in_st.html

Seeing double at the Boston Marathon
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Seeing-double-at-the-Boston-Marathon.html

#OneBostonDay - Old South Church in Boston

Photo taken by @MalindaAnnHill on April 19, 2014

On #OneBostonDay, April 15, 2016, Old South Church in Boston, The Church of the Finish Line, marks the three-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon tragedies with a gentle Interfaith Service of Resiliency at 2:30 pm in partnership with the Massachusetts Resiliency Center.

Former Governor Deval Patrick will speak and it will be broadcast live via New England Cable News (NECN). The service will pause at 2:49pm to observe the statewide moment of silence.

The public is also invited to take part in An Expression of Resiliency on Canvas in front of the church from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm.

Old South Church in Boston is located 100 feet from the Boston Marathon finish line and since April 2013 has ministered to survivors and first responders including many in the congregation. 

The Massachusetts Resiliency Center provides support and services to victims of the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and related events. The Resiliency Center is a survivor driven and survivor led organization created to make the process of getting support and assistance easier for the widespread, global community of survivors.

Back on My Feet 5 Miler - Running for a Good Cause and a Good Time

Grateful for the opportunity to run for a good cause and a good time! Finished the Stroehmann Bakeries Back on My Feet 5-Miler on Saturday, March 26 with a PR! Many thanks to all the staff, sponsors, volunteers, spectators, runners, joggers and walkers! It was a fun race to support an important charity.

Back on My Feet is committed to building a stronger and healthier community. The Stroehmann Bakeries Back on My Feet 5-Miler helps to provide support to our services to improve the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness. All proceeds from the race benefit the local BoMF Philadelphia Chapter.


Twitter: @BoMF5Miler
Facebook: facebook.com/Philly5miler
Instagram: @BoMFPhilly

#RnRDC Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, Expo, Spectator & Volunteer Recaps

Freudian slip? Somehow I put Leah's name on my bib!

Unfortunately, putting Leah's name on my bib did not help me run as fast as she did at the Chicago Marathon. I know I ran my best, but I am disappointed that I failed to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ) on my 10th attempt on Saturday, March 12. 

Unofficial finish time: 4:00:23

A lot can change in 1/2 mile splits

Incapacitating stomach pain and nausea overwhelmed me after mile 20 and it took every bit of strength I had remaining to keep running (or walking) towards the finish line of my 20th marathon. 

While I am disappointed that I failed to reach my goal, I know that I gave it my all. My legs felt great the day after the marathon even though the unrelenting nausea continued. I'm not sure if it's my gastroparesis, a virus or something else, but I hope to find a way to run through any nausea and stomach pain next time. 

I admit that I contemplated giving up my goal to BQ, but I just can't stop chasing that unicorn. I have one last chance to BQ at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon on Saturday, September 10 and I will train my best so that I don't hit "the wall" again.

Won't wash this shirt touched by Greg Dulli

While I failed to reach my BQ goal, it's not too late to help me reach my fundraising goal. 

So close to reaching my fundraising goal!

Text "LEMONADE E1121983" to "85944" to donate $10 by phone.

Fighting childhood cancer one text at a time!

Or, donate $2 or more online: www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983

Running in memory of GG and Michael

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation! 

Did you run, cheer or volunteer during the Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon, Half or 5K? Tell us about your experience (or share you link to your recap) in the comments. Comments will be posted after review. 

30 #RnRDC Recaps
(updated 4/1/2016)
Listed alphabetically by blog or website

ABC2 News - Recapping the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Washington DC
abc2news.com/sports/recapping-the-rock-n-roll-marathon-in-washington-dc

Be the Dog - Rock 'n' Roll Washington, D.C.: It’s a Good Life
bethedog.ninja/blog/2016/3/14/bdkz0u2i8uifnwsus81bc4zf0ak796

Bill's Running Shoes - Mental Lapse Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Race Report
billrunningshoes.blogspot.com/2016/03/mental-lapse-rock-n-roll-washington-dc.html

The Cadence Kitchen - RnR DC Race Report
thecadencekitchen.com/blog/2016/3/15/rnr

Famous DC - Rock 'n' Roll Souls
famousdc.com/2016/03/14/rock-n-roll-dc/ 

Fannetastic Food - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon 2016 Race Recap
fannetasticfood.com/2016/03/15/rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-2016-race-recap/

From Dancing to Running - 2016 Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
dancingtorunning.com/2016/03/23/2016-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-recap/

The Glass Slipper Catalyst - Rock 'n' Roll DC Expo Volunteer Experience
rundisneybelle14.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/rock-n-roll-d-c-expo-volunteer-experience/

The Glass Slipper Catalyst - Rock 'n' Roll DC 5k Recap
rundisneybelle14.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/rock-n-roll-5k-recap/

Hardcore Running Princess - Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon Recap
emilygerard.com/index.php/2016/03/12/rock-n-roll-dc-marathon-recap/

Jay Knight Life - Rock 'n' Roll DC 2016 Race Recap
jayknightlife.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-2016-race-recap.html

Kat Runs DC - Race Review Recap - 2016 Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
katrunsdc.com/race-review-recap-2016-rock-n-roll-d-c-half-marathon/

Life Lists and Labels - Let's Rock, Let's Rock, Today
lifelistsandlabels.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/lets-rock-lets-rock-today/

Mar on the Run - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon Recap
marontherun.com/2016/03/14/race-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon/

Mat Miles Medals - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon - 5 years running
matmilesmedals.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-2016-5-years-running/

MCM Mama Runs - 47th Lifetime Half Marathon - RnR DC 2016
mcmmamaruns.com/2016/03/16/lifetime-half-marathon-47-rnr-dc-2016/

Mile Posts - Rock n Roll DC by the Garmin Numbers
mile-posts.com/running/rock-n-roll-dc-by-the-garmin-numbers.html

Move for Hunger - Doing Good at Rock ‘n’ Roll DC – Again!
moveforhunger.org/40605-2/

Out and About - 2016 Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
emmers712.blogspot.com/2016/03/2016-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-race.html

Photo Run - DC Rock 'n' Roll
photorun.net/index.php?content=photodisplay&id=3030&event=DC_Rock-n-Roll

Run the Bar - Tuesday Training - Rock 'n' Roll DC Recap
runthebarblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/22/tuesday-training-rock-n-roll-dc-recap/

Run Freckles Run - Race Recap: The Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon - Peter's Perspective

runfrecklesrun.com/2016/03/race-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-marathon.html

Run with No Regrets - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon Recap
runwithnoregrets.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-recap/

Run Steff Run - Rock 'n' Roll DC Expo and We Run Social
runsteffrun.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-expo-and-we-run-social.html

Run Steff Run - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
runsteffrun.com/2016/03/the-2016-rock-n-roll-dc-half-

Running, And Enjoying the Journey - Rock and Roll DC Half Marathon
runningandenjoying.blogspot.com/2016/03/2016-rock-and-roll-dc-half-marathon.html

She's Going the Distance - The Almost PR Rock 'n' Roll DC Recap
shesgoingthedistance.com/2016/03/17/the-almost-pr-rock-n-roll-dc-12-recap/

Sunny Stride Up - Race Weekend Rock 'n' Roll DC Half
sunnystrideup.com/2016/03/15/race-weekend-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-half/

Women's Running - Photos of Runners at Rock 'n' Roll DC

womensrunning.competitor.com/2016/03/photos/runners-at-rock-n-roll-d-c_56050

Writing, Reading, Running - Race Recap: Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon

writingreadingrunning.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/race-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-2016/

Photo by Josh Drobnyk
Classic #ThisTown sign at the #RnRDC marathon

My 20th Marathon and 2 Evenings with Greg Dulli

On Saturday, March 12, 2016, I finished my 20th marathon. (And later that night) I spent an evening with Greg Dulli and friends from the Congregation at the Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, DC. 

On Sunday, March 13, 2016, I spent another evening with Greg Dulli, friends and my daughter at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA. 

I've been running to Greg's music for over 20 years so I was grateful for the opportunity to personally thank him for his contribution to my running playlists. 

I wore my Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon shirt since I was hoping to get a photo with Greg. 

Now, when I look at this photo, I'm even more determined to succeed at my 11th attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ) at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Thanks again, Greg.

P.S. Greg was gracious to sign my copy of "I Apologize in Advance for the Awful Things I'm Going to Do" but I really should've asked Greg to sign a tardy slip for my daughter's school. 

I was so excited to take my daughter to her first concert that I forgot about Daylight Saving Time. Unfortunately, my daughter's first pre-game didn't include a nap so she fell asleep in the church pew waiting for the meet and greet. Luckily, she woke up just in time to take the above photo of me and Greg. I think she's quite the photographer since it's not easy to get a decent photo of me on the first take. She was a bit shy at first but her nervousness quickly disappeared when Greg told her he liked polka dots. She was all smiles - like mother, like daughter. 

Needless to say, we will keep her polka dot jacket and my Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon shirt forever. ;-)

An Evening with Greg Dulli 

First Unitarian Church Sanctuary in Philadelphia

March 13, 2016

Greg Dulli Raises Spirits at the First Unitarian Church Sanctuary

Greg Dulli explored his musical past at the First Unitarian Church

If I Were Going

The Body

Please Stay (Once You Go Away)

There's Been An Accident

Bonnie Brae

Papillon

Teenage Wristband

Martin Eden

Step Into the Light

Black Is The Color

My Funny Valentine

She Was Stolen

It Kills

Paper Thin Hotel

Forty Dollars

Too Tough To Die

What Jail Is Like

Can Rova

Number Nine

1st Encore:

The Spell

Candy Cane Crawl

Summer's Kiss

2nd Encore:

Modern Love

An Evening with Greg Dulli 

Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C.

March 12, 2016

Greg Dulli at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - Clture
Photos: Greg Dulli at 6th & I - Washington City Paper

If I Were Going

The Body

Hyperballad

There's Been An Accident

Bonnie Brae

Papillon

Teenage Wristband

Martin Eden

Step Into The Light

Black Is The Color

My Funny Valentine

She Was Stolen

It Kills

Paper Thin Hotel

Too Tough To Die

What Jail Is Like

Can Rova

Front Street

Encore:

The Spell

Candy Cane Crawl

Summer's Kiss

* My 10th Attempt to Qualify for Boston Marathon since 2013

#Train2BQ with Team Lemon

#RnRDC Marathon

Sunrise on on the Capitol

1st Song on Shuffle...

Double Day by The Afghan Whigs

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Unofficial Finish Time: 4:00:23 

Average pace: 9:11

3/21/2016 Update: 

I wanted to share this blog post by another mother who wrote so eloquently about "The Dulli Effect" that I can relate to on many levels.Thanks for sharing your story, Red Pen Mama. 

www.redpenmamapgh.com/2016/03/dulli-effect/

#Train2BQ With Team Lemon - Fighting Childhood Cancer One BQ Attempt At A Time

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983
Updated March 12, 2016

Leah and Malinda are identical twins and masters marathon moms.

facebook.com/twinsruninourfamily

Leah and Malinda deemed themselves "Twins Run In Our Family" so they could share their experiences running together while supporting causes they care about.

Running in memory of GG & Michael

Since 2012, Leah and Malinda (@TwinsRun) have raised $2,907 to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in memory of their grandmother, GG, and Leah's brother-in-law, Michael.

@LeahCville at 2015 Boston Marathon

Leah, the faster 1/2 of @TwinsRun, has qualified for the Boston Marathon (BQ) 4 times and finished 3 Boston Marathons (2013, 2014 and 2015).

@MalindaAnnHill at 2015 Philly Marathon

Malinda, the slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun, has yet to BQ after 10 unsuccessful attempts:

1st attempt
October 13, 2013
Chicago Marathon
4:04:21

2nd attempt
November 17, 2013
Philadelphia Marathon
4:04:40

3rd attempt
April 5, 2014
Charlottesville Marathon
3:56:14 (1st sub-4)

4th attempt
September 8, 2014
Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon
4:23:56

5th attempt
November 23, 2014
Philadelphia Marathon
3:47:42 (PR)

6th attempt
March 14, 2015
Rock 'N' Roll DC Marathon
3:54:58

7th attempt
April 4, 2015
Charlottesville Marathon 
4:19:12

8th attempt
September 12, 2015
Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon
4:23:02

9th attempt
November 22, 2015
Philadelphia Marathon
4:01:22

10th attempt
March 12, 2016 
Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon
4:00:23

Malinda is training to succeed at her 11th attempt (the power of positive thinking!) at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon on September 10.

Although Malinda has yet to reach her 2017 BQ goal (3:55), you can help us her reach her fundraising goal - $355 to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer!

No donation is too small - $2, $3, $4, $5 or more is greatly appreciated!

Text LEMONADE E1121983 to 85944 to donate $10 by phone.

Thanks for your support!

alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983
facebook.com/twinsruninourfamily.com
instagram.com/twinsrun
twitter.com/twinsrun
pinterest.com/twinsrun

twinsrun.com

Charlottesville Track Club on Charlottesville Inside-Out

@LeahCville on Charlottesville Inside-Out

I was recently interviewed for a local PBS program, Charlottesville Inside-Out, to discuss running and my volunteer involvement with the Charlottesville Track Club. You can watch the amazing segment online here: http://video.ideastations.org/video/2365656451/

I was thrilled to be approached by Terri to talk about my volunteer involvement with the Charlottesville Track Club and my passion for running.

From the first contact she had with me to watching the piece air for the first time on TV, the entire experience was one of the highlights of my time in Charlottesville.

Being interviewed by Terri was like talking with an old friend. She helped make me feel comfortable and valued and it showed in the piece.

Terri was thorough and accommodating in finding the resources she needed, including photos and interviews, for a piece which I feel is an amazing and touching tribute to the running community in Charlottesville.

I've watched the segment three times already and it brings a huge smile and sense of pride to me every time!

c-ville-athon - Design Your Own 26.2 Mile Racing Experience

The c-ville-athon is the brilliant idea of my coach, volunteer race director, and running store owner Mark Lorenzoni. Created as a way to encourage runners to try a variety of local not-for-profit races as well as to track one’s progress over the year, the c-ville-athon allows participants to design their own racing experience by running at least 26.2 miles in charity events in a calendar year.

I worked behind the scenes to create a logo, flyers, website, and social media presence for this initiative and it was a huge success during its first year.

Of the 243 people who signed up for the challenge in the inaugural event, 83 runners submitted their checklists, running a total of more than 2,500 miles for worthy causes!

Currently we have 216 likes on Facebook and 46 followers on Twitter. We hope to increase our visibility and engagement over the next year.

Since I’ve been a race addict since 2007, it came as no surprise to me that I was at the top of the leader board for total miles raced with 98.4. Andrew Hersey came in 2nd with 51.1 miles and Kristin Morgan was 3rd with 46.9 miles.

Although I didn't PR in any distances during my c-ville-athon, I was the most proud of my Charlottesville Ten Miler time of 1:16:42 which is my 3rd fastest time in that distance (and the two faster times were on the flat Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run course).

I had a few really bad races this year especially in the 5K (for me, anything 24 or above is disappointing unless it's the week after a marathon :) which was the Chocolate Chase after the Chicago Marathon). Luckily, I was able to finish off the year with two 5Ks averaging 7:40 pace on my Garmin and finish times of 23:26 and 23:05.

I created an evaluation form to get feedback and suggestions from the 2015 finishers. Here is a sampling of some of their kind words:

"Fun idea :-) Enjoy participating in local events and supporting local organizations; motivation to participate in an extra event or three during the year!"

"This was a great way to stay involved, get healthy, and contribute to some very good causes. Please do this again in 2016!"

"Thank you for hosting such a fun competition! I look forward to participating next year.”

"It looked like a fun thing to do, since I was planning to run several races already. I love tracking my progress."

"Thank you for putting this together! It's been really fun!"

"I thought it would be fun since I was running enough races. I told all if my running friends and we did discuss our progress especially toward the fall."

"This was such a good idea! Thank you!"

"Thank you for sponsoring such an innovative way to encourage race participation in the Charlottesville community. It certainly kept me motivated!"

"That was fun! Thanks for organizing it!"

"It was so pleasant an experience to run all those races and learn of this recognition."

"I thought it was a neat way to turn lots of little events into a bigger event; it was also great for tracking progress (or, sometimes, the lack thereof). I considered it fortuitous timing, since I had only been in town for some months, and found out about it while looking for races to participate in last spring. Being in on the inaugural edition seemed pretty neat, and putting the focus on non-profit races is quite nice."

Click on links below to register for the individual races. RSVP on facebook to let other C-VILLE-athon participants know which races you are running!
Download a checklist!

2016

JANUARY
1st -- New Year's Day 5K

FEBRUARY

MARCH
5th -- Haven 8K
12th -- Sugar Hollow Bridges 5K & 10K Run
19th -- Charlottesville Ten Miler
20th -- Fix a Leak Family 5K
Camp Holiday Trails 5K

APRIL
2nd -- Zeta Run For Life 5K
16th -- Run For Autism 5K
23rd -- Martha Jefferson 5K
30th -- Montalto Challenge
Lile Mile / Pi Miler
Masters Mile
Hoos Hea l 5K

MAY
May 7 — CHS Band/Cross Country 5K Fundraiser
14th -- Red Hill 5K
14th -- Batesville 10K
21st -- Keswick Hunt Club Foxtrot 5K
Oakland School Kids' Trail Race
Run & Remember 5K
Discovery Dash (Kids edition)
Mimi's Run 5K
Ramblin' Rabbit 5K

JUNE
4 the Wounded 5K
Bruce Barnes Mile

JULY
4th -- Independence Day 5K
Fairview 5K
CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meets

AUGUST
Stagger Start-Predict Your Time 5K Trail Race
Firehouse 5K

SEPTEMBER
3rd -- Women's Four Miler
17th -- Pepsi 10K
CCS All-Terrain 5K

OCTOBER
North Branch School Dragon Dash 5K Run/Walk
Buzz by Belmont
VSA Color Me Cured 5K
Glenmore Volunteer Fire Department 5K Run/Walk
Chocolate Chase 5K
Jaida's Joy 5K Monster Run/Walk

NOVEMBER
24th -- Boar's Head Turkey Trot
Run for Shelter 5K
James Monroe 5K
Charlottesville Men's Four Miler
Race and Taste 10k by ETF to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital
Honoring Our Heros 5K
Kelly Watt Two Miler
4th Year 5K

DECEMBER
Monticello Classic 5K
Freedom 5K

Sponsored by C-VILLE Weekly and Ragged Mountain Running Shop.