Boston Marathon

Options
everyminute
everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer
Boston Marathon
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited April 2014

    Some of you know me, some of you see me on Facebook, some of you have no idea who I am.

    Very long story short, I was diagnosed with stage 3 bc at 39 years old in June 2008...almost 6 years ago.

    Prior to being diagnosed I had never run more than 9 miles.

    I ran my first marathon in 2010 and qualified for Boston in 2012 and ran THE Boston Marathon on Monday (my 13th marathon).

    The Albany newspaper did a story on me and here are some pics....http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Jennifer-...

    image

    image

    Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a dream for any runner - cancer had nothing to do with it, which made it even more sweet. I ran that Monday as an athlete, not as a cancer survivor. What an awesome feeling it was!

    PS - my time sucked, the heat and dehydration got to me (never has happened before!) so I am headed to Long Island in a couple of weeks to run another marathon so I can run a better/faster race and qualify for Boston again!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MsPharoah
    MsPharoah Member Posts: 1,034
    edited April 2014

    Jennifer, you are amazing!  And an inspiration to all of us.   Plus, you are a total cutie-patootie!

    All the best to you in your endeavors, MsP

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited April 2014

    TOTALLY inspiring!!!! Congrats on your wonderful accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your story and undoubtedly encouraging many others here that they too can have fulfillment after diagnosis!

    ThumbsUp

    Your Mods

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited April 2014

    Yes, following you on FB. So proud of you! What a great great accomplishment!

    Congratulations!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited April 2014

    Incrediable!  Thank you for sharing your story! You GOOOOOOOO girl :)

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2014

    Everyminute :  You are truly amazing !  Keep on chasing your dream Smile

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited April 2014

    So good to hear from you.......

    What an amazing feat....congratulations!

    Jacqueline

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited May 2014

    I am one of the lucky ones here, as I have had the blessing of meeting Mary in person!  You see the strength and drive, and the heart behind it all is truly what is amazing to me.  Thank you Mary for your constant reminders that life is a journey to be taken with passion!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MaxineO
    MaxineO Member Posts: 555
    edited May 2014

    I just saw this. Congratulations to you, Mary! What a feat!  Forget the time...you can improve that...bask in your accomplishment.  I am totally and completely impressed.

    ...and you look like a million bucks...

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories