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To Inspire and Move the Human Spirt, One Sole at a Time
“I am sorry Teena.” These were the words spoken to me by my doctor after no longer seeing a heartbeat on the ultrasound screen. I did not know what to feel at that moment; however, the next day when the diagnosis was confirmed by radiology, I laid there numb. The ultrasound technician printed and gave me the last two pictures I would ever receive of my baby. I was emotionless.
Running is an excellent way to improve your health, both mental and physical. It is recommended that adults living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes spend at least 150 minutes participating in activities such as running. Running increases heart health, increases muscle and bone strength, decreases adipose (fat) tissue, and increases insulin sensitivity.
Running the Under Armour B3 Distance Series presented by Kelly Benefits is such an exciting pursuit because it encompasses different distances, different seasons and gives you an opportunity to capitalize on your strengths as a runner and focus on your weaknesses. There really is something for everyone.
Our Owner/Founder Josh Levinson says about receiving the Balega Ubuntu award, “The Charm City Run challenge is to be an important organization beyond what we do in RUN. We have worked over the last 20 years to make the largest positive impact in our community possible. For Balega to recognize these efforts in Maryland was humbling and meaningful to the Charm City Run family.”
Eleven months ago, we were in a meeting with our New Balance partners and as it was closing, they made an offer. If anyone on our team wanted to run New York City in 2022 to let them know. I was in the midst of thanking them, when Will Murdoch who heads up Charm City Run Events said, “We are all doing it.” At least this is the way I remember it.
When the word came through that some of us at Charm City Run would have the opportunity to run the New York Marathon, thanks to a generous offer from New Balance, I was beyond excited. For a few years, I have applied for entry (and even entered a few giveaways) with no luck. The opportunity to run with 50,000 people from all over the world is something that I can barely wrap my brain around. And now here we are - less than one week away from race day. The nerves are starting to build, but I just keep repeating to myself that I should “trust the training”.
I can't tell you how excited I was when I found out I'd have the opportunity to run the New York City Marathon this year. As a seasoned veteran of the marathon (read: one attempt), I couldn't resist the allure of one of the world's largest endurance events and the chance to challenge myself again. My first (and only) marathon in 2019 was a combination of very lofty goals and questionably short training which culminated in a spectacular crash-and-burn that I refer to as the walk-jog marathon. Like many people, I was inspired watching Boston in the spring and told myself I had to give it a chance. It hurt, I didn't come close to qualifying, and the lessons I learned changed my perspective on proper training, the marathon distance in general, and the amazing athletes that push their bodies to do incredible things over such a grueling distance.
