It's taken nearly a month but I am finally getting to my St. Jude Marathon recap. I wanted to wait at least a week so the recap wouldn't have to break it into several posts.
Everything about the marathon was great. I think I smiled the entire 4:34:23.
The organizers do a great job getting people to volunteer and there are tons of people lining the streets cheering. Everyone involved from start to finish is great. Everyone makes you feel like they are there for you. Even the people cheering for their family and friends cheer for you. It is an unbelievable feeling.
I am so thankful for everyone that donated to St. Jude through my Heroes program. My total amount raised was $576. Wearing the Heroes shirt this year was an honor. I can't imagine ever running this race without being a part of this awesome program. It really gave me a little extra pride knowing that I was doing this for more than myself.
Running 26.2 miles isn't the most fun thing to do but doing it to help the children of St. Jude makes it completely enjoyable. Even for the few days after the race that my legs were sore and tired I still couldn't help but smile and be proud to have run it.
Here is the Music Monday post I did after the race about a fellow runner I met during the race. There are lots of runners with similar reasons for being there and just hearing bits and pieces of their stories is really amazing.
Below is a picture of me with my family after the race. Staci made signs for the kids to hold up for me. Sophie even brought her pom poms to cheer me on.
I'm sure I will post more about my entire St. Jude Marathon experience because it was amazing.
Everything about the marathon was great. I think I smiled the entire 4:34:23.
The organizers do a great job getting people to volunteer and there are tons of people lining the streets cheering. Everyone involved from start to finish is great. Everyone makes you feel like they are there for you. Even the people cheering for their family and friends cheer for you. It is an unbelievable feeling.
I am so thankful for everyone that donated to St. Jude through my Heroes program. My total amount raised was $576. Wearing the Heroes shirt this year was an honor. I can't imagine ever running this race without being a part of this awesome program. It really gave me a little extra pride knowing that I was doing this for more than myself.
Running 26.2 miles isn't the most fun thing to do but doing it to help the children of St. Jude makes it completely enjoyable. Even for the few days after the race that my legs were sore and tired I still couldn't help but smile and be proud to have run it.
Here is the Music Monday post I did after the race about a fellow runner I met during the race. There are lots of runners with similar reasons for being there and just hearing bits and pieces of their stories is really amazing.
Below is a picture of me with my family after the race. Staci made signs for the kids to hold up for me. Sophie even brought her pom poms to cheer me on.
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