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I’m Running The 2014 Chicago Marathon

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If you have been reading my blog and not just the headlines, you already know what I have to say today, but I officially am running my first marathon in Chicago on behalf of Susan G Komen and the Ford Warriors in Pink!

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Also running with me is Tracie, a WIP Model of Courage, who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 30. Six months after her final round of chemo, she volunteered to run her first marathon with me! Her story touched me from the moment I met her in Sedona, Arizona for the WIP summit. She is one of those people that shines with happiness, always giggling and smiling. You can read more about her story here. 

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I am actually already on week 7 of my training plan and only 12 more weeks to go! I knew I needed a good coach to train and asked my friend Jess from RacePaceWellness (formerly FitChickInTheCity) to help guide me along the way with a personalized plan that could be flexible with my travel and work schedules. Coincidentally, Jess also has been directly impacted by Breast Cancer, losing her aunt, grandmother and like me, a best friend’s mother to the disease. 

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When I saw the welcome email, I had a pit in my stomach. “So, I’m really doing this I guess…” I said to myself. Training in the summer for me is ideal because I prefer running in the heat verses cold New England. Chicago is also a very flat marathon. Still, I’m nervous about the time it takes for each long run and getting injured. So far, so good thanks to Jess’s plan. She coaches runners in NYC and online, so if you are interested, check out her site RacePaceWellness. We are working together via Google Docs and it is very helpful. It also helps that I can’t see what week 18 looks like I think! That would freak me out. Instead, week by week, she updates my training schedule and modifies for my schedule. 

Each mile that I want to stop, I think of Tracie, Faryn’s Mom, my mother’s best friend Debbie who passed away just last year after battling the disease for almost 15 years off and the rest of the Models of Courage, and I am able to find the strength to keep going. 

As a charity runner, I have set a goal of $1,500 to raise for the Susan G Komen foundation. Donations are tax deductible and if you are interested, you may donate here by visiting my fundraising page. I love the Warriors In Pink who work with the Susan G Komen foundation because they do not “Pink Wash” toxic products that have been linked to causing cancer. They sell clothing to raise awareness about breast health. The net proceeds then go to one of 4 charities of your choosing. SGK is one of them. 

I’m thinking of doing a mini meet up on Saturday, so if you are running Chicago and want to meet up on Saturday before the race, let me know below in the comments. 

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  1. Kat says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Wow Sarah! This is an amazing goal 🙂 I know you will absolutely smash it girl!

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  2. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I’ve been following and think that running for an important cause like this is even more of an inspiration, than just doing the race for yourself. I’ve never conquered a full marathon and it’s on my list. Keep up the great work with the training. I look forward to reading about your experience at the race.

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  3. Rebecca Jo says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    WHOO HOOO!!! That’s exciting stuff!

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  4. Lauren says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I’m running Chicago too-it’ll be my second marathon! I’d love to meet up out there pre/post race!

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  5. Michelle says

    July 21, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    What a great cause, especially when it is so personal. I am running Chicago and would love to meet up. I also live in Boston (Dorchester) and would love to meet up sometime for a training run. Let me know if you’re interested!

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    • Sarah says

      July 21, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Michelle. I totally am interested! I’m away most of summer but in the fall, I’m going to try to organize something!

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  6. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    It is so special to run for a cause. I know you’re going to rock it!!

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  7. Dana says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Hi Sarah,

    That is such exciting news! I was fortunate enough to get in the lottery and Chicago will be my first marathon. I’ve been following your blog for awhile and would love to meet up 🙂

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  8. Jordan says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Hey Sarah -- I’ll be running Chicago as my 2nd marathon and would love to meet up! Good luck with training, I look forward to following it through the blog 🙂

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    • Sarah says

      July 23, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Good luck training to you too! Hoping that adidas will have a booth at the expo and plan something from there on saturday. Will put it up here for sure though!

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  9. Caroline says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Wow what a great goal! Good luck on all your training over the summer 🙂

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  10. Agnes says

    September 2, 2014 at 3:35 am

    Hi Sarah, WIP sounds like a great organization and I know about Susan G. Komen organization. I hope you are able to raise lots of money for these amazing causes.

    I’m running the Chicago Marathon this year too (my first marathon). I got in through the race lottery system and I’m super excited about it. I’ve been watching your YouTube videos for a while now so a meetup with you and the rest of your fans before the race would be fun. Good luck with the rest of your training.

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  11. Agnes says

    September 2, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I’m not sure if my comment went through from earlier but I’m running the Chicago Marathon this year too (my first marathon). I’m super excited 🙂 Woot!! I think a meetup sounds like a fun idea Sarah. Good luck training and I hope to meet you on October 12th.

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