ISSUE #4
Special Edition: Together We Run
Hey RunFam, the 4th edition of RunFam on the Go, our new community newsletter, is here!
This weekend marked the opening of the ILTR virtual race event, Together We Run. It likely wasn’t the race we originally planned to run. It likely wasn’t the race for which we originally trained.
However, in the dawn of social distancing, it was the race we ran. In our houses and apartment buildings, on the treadmill, in our yards, on the sidewalk, and even through the woods. Running separately brought us together.
Congrats to everyone who showed up, It was amazing to see that we had a whopping 4,000 runners come together and join us.
At I Love to Run Running Club, all runners are welcome, regardless of the speed you run, the distance you run, the events you run, or the reasons why you run. With RunFam on the Go!, we provide you with weekly news about running events and we celebrate the achievements of runners in our community.
Just a couple reminders about things coming up later this week:
–Together We Run “The Mini Movie“
–Week #2 of the I Love to Run Virtual Run series “The Thankful Mile”
–If you missed Week #1 of the free virtual run series you can still join:
here: https://runthedaynation.com/the-together-we-run-run/
Best,
The I Love to Run Team
Chelsey Madsen
Finished my virtual 5k through my hilly neighborhood trails. Stay safe everyone! ✌️❤️
Marsha Redus
A few short years ago I was nearly bedridden. I spent roughly 18 hours in bed every day and 6 hours in my recliner. I lived in severe chronic pain for 11 years. The last 3 of those years I could barely even walk. Weighing over 230 lbs, I was downright miserable. After many years of prayers, I was finally diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis and had successful back surgery 5 years ago. Oh but wait, I was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease. However, I refuse to be defeated. Having run track and cross country in high school and 5k races in my 20’s, I decided to find my passion again of running in order to fight the war of disease. I’m so grateful the Lord has given me the ability to run again and to take care of myself. I’m down to 159 lbs and at 55 years of age I feel younger than I have in years. I hope in someway my story will help someone who may be struggling. Fight through whatever your dealing with and be grateful that our God in heaven has given you the ability to run. Please, never take it for granted.
Thank you to everyone for sharing your inspirational stories. You’ve been a big help to me.
Together We Run! ❤️
Holly Bishop
Today I completed my Together We Run 2020 Virtual 5k… in 24:36 💜 was hoping to PR but didnt quite get it… however it is my fastest 5k time in 2020 and my 1st mile was 7:31.. and that’s also my quickest mile so far in 2020. I got down on myself at first, but got a grip pretty quick.. and started looking at all the positives. The Lord has truly blessed me with running in so many ways. Not just in running itself, but in the amazing people running has brought into my life. My running friends… they are the realest friends I have. Running has brought me right here to this RunFam and to be honest… y’all have been what’s been pulling me up for air since I found this group. Running hasn’t just changed my life… its given me life. I have bad days, more than good, but running is one thing I can make myself do.
Renee Pippin Skinner
Virtual 10k complete! It felt so good to set a goal and go for it tonight! I’ve been working too much and sleeping too late and my running has been suffering! Hope you all are doing well!
Sybil Cota
In the midst of all the chaos & craziness in my life and in this world, I really needed this run as my way to cope and stay happy! It feels like forever since my last run, but I managed to pull thru a quick 3 mile run. Believe me it wasn’t pretty, but I didn’t quit! They say God works in mysterious ways & I truly believe that! May God bless you all! May we find peace love & happiness within ourselves. ❤️🌎🙏
Melissa Absalom
Got my run in over the weeked! #togetherwerun
Amy James
My son ran it with me wasn’t our best but we had a good time together
Kristen KC Ryle-Doherty
I normally don’t run on Monday’s because I’m usually running both days on the weekend. I was super restless this morning so I went out to try and ease my anxiety and get my virtual ILTR 5k in 💙💙 #TogetherWeRun #ILTR
Rebecca Edge
We hit the trails today! Hope you guys enjoy these photos from the East Bluff of the Devil’s Lake State Park trail system. 🌲🏃♂️🏃♀️🍃#togetherwerun
Lisa Permoda
Was planning on a 10k today but then my buddy wanted to run with me. 😍 My 7 yo has heart disease and we have built up his stamina this year. We got a mile in for #togetherwerun2020 . I’ll do my 10k tomorrow. Today I’m just enjoying the time I have been given with my family. ❤I’m just a girl training for a 1/2 marathon that’s most likely going to get canceled BUT if you’re not moving forward, you’re simply standing still.
Lisa Fay Weiss
Hey #RunFam❤️
Today I ran the furthest I have ever ran in my life!! ***20 MILES***Week 15/18 marathon training 🏃🏻♀️ Lots of pics to document this accomplishment along with an awesome Easter Joy display. 🐥
I turned off my music for a good portion of this run and dedicated, reminisced and prayed for individuals during each mile. This kept my heart light and my body strong!
Thank you #ILTR for this Virtual race! It was so nice to know that even though we can’t participate in actual racing we all can come together and run with purpose, the love to run ❤️
#togetherwerun ❤️🏃🏻♀️
Jonathan Velez
It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll 💪😬🤘Felt great out this morning and got a pr by 1 minute. Hope everybody is staying safe and healthy.
Jenny Glover
I’ve run long runs and short runs, I’ve done run walk run and I’ve run straight through. I run with friends and family …I’ve run with strangers and I’ve run all by myself. Running will never be cancelled for me. Today I got to see a fantastic example of perseverance in hard times. People I love came “together” across the country to say, running’s not cancelled. Together we RESPONSIBLY ran, our own race, our own distances and paces… from Colorado to Pittsburgh…in this time of stress and unknowns… Thank you my family for giving me a sense of why I started running in the first place…It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll 💪😬🤘Felt great out this morning and got a pr by 1 minute. Hope everybody is staying safe and healthy.
Deb Villas
#togetherwerun it always amazes me that when I get home from work some nights I don’t feel like running at all. Tonite was one of those nights. So I said, well just go do the 5k and get it done. Then I got out there and thought, well maybe 4.5. Then I figured oh heck with it, if you’re gonna go 4.5, you can do the 6.2! So, here it is! always glad I went. #covid19sucks. #ILTR#stayhealthystaystrong 🏃🏻♀️
Kristen KC Ryle-Doherty
I normally don’t run on Monday’s because I’m usually running both days on the weekend. I was super restless this morning so I went out to try and ease my anxiety and get my virtual ILTR 5k in 💙💙 #TogetherWeRun #ILTR
Anna Perez Winter
I love ❤️ to run virtual I choose to do a 10 miler.. Couldn’t ask for a better day cooler and overcast and a light sprinkle at the end. Also saw this cute pup at the finish. 😁 #togetherwerun
Beth Taylor
I’ve had to stick to treadmill running due to a bum foot, but couldn’t miss getting my virtual run in today… 5.34 miles ✅ Happy running and hope everyone has a fabulous Sunday✌🏻🏃🏼♀️❤️ #togetherwerun #runnermom #ILTR
Jenny Evans
Ran the ‘Together We Run 2020’ virtual race! I chose a 7K mountain trail run! It was awesome ❤️⛰🏃♀️
#togetherwerun
Aimee DeAnda
We Run Together 5K complete!
Loretta Carr-Stock
Beautiful and sunny 60 degree day in Buffalo, NY for my second 10k! Thank you run family for all your inspiring posts! #Togetherwerun
#Staysafestayhealthystaystrong
Krista Nicole Angrisano
Waited till the last day, but I did it.
#togetherwerun #10k
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Until next time
Remember, RunFam, you are capable of more than you know. Keep rising to the challenge.
