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Channeling Grief Into Running

Hey, remember when I used to write about running and fitness more? Yeah, me too. Ah, yes, back when life was more simple and running and fitness were a novelty, not something that I now depend on for my sanity. Well, I have found the perfect way to channel and combine my grief and my running. Remember when I did the Teal Walk? First with my mom, and then with my friends in memory of my mom. …

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Right, so today was pretty cool. I went out a little too fast and my watch freaked out in Times Square (I was really convinced I was running a 14 minute mile and pushed way too hard). I felt kind of nauseas starting around mile 3 and by mile 12 I was worried I was going to have to stop bc my stomach hurt so badly but I pushed through for a finish of 2:05:51 (over a 7 minute PR and about 16 minutes faster than my first half last May- there’s definitely an upside to having lots of room to improve lol). Otherwise everything went smoothly and I’m counting down the days until I can run this race again.

I’m not going to lie- I often find myself wishing that I was “better” at this (whatever that even means). It’s a problem that I know in reality has nothing to do with running and everything to do with setting unrealistic expectations for myself and never feeling like what I do is good enough. It’s definitely something to work on. I’ve come a long way, I’ve worked hard, and I am so much stronger than when I started less than 2 years ago. That’s what really matters. 

Anyway this has been long and rambly and I will probably cringe looking back at this post in a few months (or days)...if you actually read all of this I love you and I will shut up now. 

PS. Low key pissed that NYRR went back to MarathonFoto for this race....like I was really enjoying my free race photos how dare you???

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Finished the race signs for my future MIL’s first half marathon tomorrow! Left the miles space blank because I’m not sure where we’ll be standing. Makes me want to go for a run!

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Hey y’all. Once again, I’m spamming you with my donation page. I have about $800 left to raise for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. I’ll be running the NYC half next month for this awesome charity, and I’d appreciate any spare change you can send my way. 

First off, major shout out to the #educhums who have already given. You guys are amazing and wonderful, and I really appreciate your support. 

As I’ve mentioned before, this cause is really important to me because I have NF1. I have been blessed in that it hasn’t impacted my day-to-day life much. (Aside from the scoliosis and all the birthmarks.) But I still run the risk of developing complications from this disease. And even worse, there is essentially a 50% chance that I will pass it along to any children I might have--and while they will inherit my type of NF, they are not guaranteed to inherit it’s seriousness (or in my case the lack thereof.) This means that any child I have who is born with NF might have serious complications. I hope that by the time I have children, that we will be that much closer to providing good treatment--and that much closer to finding a cure. 

All of the money I raise goes straight to the charity. AND there’s even a handy dandy opt-out button so they won’t keep contacting you for more money down the line. Again, the $5 donations add up really quickly, and I truly appreciate anything you are able to give. I know everyone is broke, and there are many deserving organizations vying for your dollars. But I hope that you’ll consider tossing something my way. 

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Let's do this

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Ten miles and some frozen fingers. Don’t let my totally enthusiastic pre-run selfie fool you, I really do love winter running!

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This will be my third year running the NYC half as a charity runner for the Children's Tumor Foundation. CTF raises money to fund research for NF or neurofibromatosis.

Hey y’all.

I’ll be running the NYC half marathon for the third time this year. Like before, I am running as a charity runner for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. 

CTF funds research for Neurofibromatosis, a condition that impacts 1 in 3,000 people. There are three types of NF, and all have a spectrum of severity. Among other symptoms, NF can cause tumors (mostly benign) to grow on the nerves in the body. 

This cause is especially important to me because I have NF1. I have been lucky that my case is extremely mild, and that it hasn’t impacted me much at all through my life. But that is not the case for everyone with this disorder, and furthermore if I choose to have children I have a 50% chance of passing it on, and any child I have who is born with this disorder may be more affected than I have been.

I have a fundraising goal of $1250, and I would greatly appreciate any and all help you are able to give. Please share/boost this, and consider making a donation. If even half of my followers gave $5, I’d be able to surpass my goal! 

(PS my birthday is in a week....just sayin’)