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Did you run today?

Yes I did! Today was kickoff day for my marathon training with Team In Training and I ran 1mi on the treadmill, 00:12:53 and then 1mi. on the bike. The plan is to be able to run 2 miles by the end of…

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What are you going to be for Halloween?

I'm going to be a PHILANTHROPIST this year. If you haven't thought of a costume yet, you can be one too... It’s a super easy costume to make – you don’t even need to leave your house or even your cha…

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Mary McManus commented on Sarah's blog post 'Exceed All Expectations'
You go girl and yes, it is soooo important to stick to the recommended training schedule. With your enthusiasm and passion it is easy to do more. Continuing to keep you and your dad in my prayers. He is blessed to have you as a daughter! Good luck a…
November 10
Jim Brennan commented on Sarah's blog post 'Exceed All Expectations'
Sarah, keep encouraging your dad, gently; no nagging. I am on the same end of the equation as your dad, maybe not all the same issues, but I will leave that to others to decide. It took a lot of encouragment from my daughter to get me running, a cou…
November 8
Sue commented on Sarah's blog post 'Exceed All Expectations'
Good luck on your training and remember not to over do it - meaning stick to the schedule. :) Hope things with your dad improve, too...
November 8
Sarah replied to Kevin Green's discussion 'Did you run today?'
Yes I did! Today was kickoff day for my marathon training with Team In Training and I ran 1mi on the treadmill, 00:12:53 and then 1mi. on the bike. The plan is to be able to run 2 miles by the end of the week.
November 7
Sarah added a blog post
Today was Kickoff Day for Team In Training!!! We met at UC Berkeley (Go Bears!) for the official start of the season and we got a lot of good info, including our workout schedules. We also heard from some honorees and their stories were very inspir…
November 7
Todd Powers commented on Sarah's blog post 'Not Looking Good for Dad'
Sarah, Wow...I didn't expect to read that from your father. You are a courageous person. Call him and tell him you love him, today! YOU NEED TO STAY POSITIVE and let your father work on his illness knowing he has your support no matter what. Let yo…
November 4
Mary McManus commented on Sarah's blog post 'Not Looking Good for Dad'
God bless you and your dad. Would it help to share my journey with your dad -- perhaps it will bring a ray of light to pierce the darkness. I was in a very deep depression before I was diagnosed with post polio syndrome and an angel at the Spaulding…
November 4
Sarah added a blog post
I received the following email today from my dad: Good Morning Sarah, I know you don't want to hear it, but there will be no daily log. My depression is much stronger than I am. I'm tired of all these dreams I have only to lose out to the depressio…
November 3
Sarah and Mary McManus are now friends
October 30
Mary McManus commented on Sarah's blog post 'My Motivation to Run a Marathon'
What a beautiful gift you are giving to yourself and your dad. If you would like some extra inspiration and motivation check out what Team McManus did for the 2009 Boston Marathon - my daughter went from couch potato (self proclaimed I'm not judging…
October 30
Sarah and michael b are now friends
October 29
Tonya Lawrence left a comment for Sarah
October 29
Sarah replied to Kevin Green's discussion 'What are you going to be for Halloween?'
I'm going to be a PHILANTHROPIST this year. If you haven't thought of a costume yet, you can be one too... It’s a super easy costume to make – you don’t even need to leave your house or even your chair! Plus, everyone will be dressing up as Jon and…
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October 27
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About Me
I am training to run a marathon with my dad. It will be a surprise for him. This is his comeback run after 20 years and it is my first time running. I have joined Team In Training to help me with the training. The fundraising is for blood cancer research to save lives and the running is a gift to my dad who suffers from chronic depression.
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Vegan cooking and eating, dog training, and now running
Events you will Finish
Oakland Marathon
March 28, 2010
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Exceed All Expectations

Today was Kickoff Day for Team In Training!!!

We met at UC Berkeley (Go Bears!) for the official start of the season and we got a lot of good info, including our workout schedules. We also heard from some honorees and their stories were very inspiring. I know my dad will be proud of me no matter what distance I run for him but now that I have decided to run with Team In Training I have a lot of people counting on me. I owe it to my team, my chapter, our honorees, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma S… Continue

Posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:52pm — 3 Comments

Sarah

Not Looking Good for Dad

I received the following email today from my dad:

Good Morning Sarah,
I know you don't want to hear it, but there will be no daily log. My depression is much stronger than I am. I'm tired of all these dreams I have only to lose out to the depression. I know that I will never be able to move out of this area and will never be able to focus on my health. Everytime I get a good start, something happens and I sink back into a deep depression. I seriously cannot handle anymore setbacks or failures.… Continue

Posted on November 3, 2009 at 6:11pm — 2 Comments

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Dad Joining Blog But He Doesn't Know

Earlier today my dad and I were talking and he mentioned someone he met that might be able to help him train smarter. I asked him if he had ever heard of Team In Training. First he said he thought that was just around in my area (California). Then he said that if it's by him it would be in Chicago (he's in the suburbs) and he's not going to Chicago. While I continued to talk to him about it I got on the site and found a nearby chapter for him with an upcoming informational meeting. (Of course I… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 10:00pm —

Sarah

My Motivation to Run a Marathon

My dad is currently training to run the Oakland Marathon on March 28, 2010. He used to run marathons and other running events but he suffers from chronic depression so that amongst other things has prevented him from a lot of his potential. We talk on the phone a lot and I try to help encourage and motivate him when he gets good ideas like this but when he's low, he's very low and the periods of high don't last long enough. I'm hoping that he will stick through his training and complete the mara… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 7:24pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:58am on November 6, 2009, Kevin Green said…
Hey Sarah, welcome to Just Finish! Good luck with the marathon training!
At 8:56am on October 29, 2009, Tonya Lawrence said…
Thanks Sarah! I got motivated going to all my daughters track meets for the four years that she ran. She really loved it and became passionate about running. So have I.
At 12:08am on October 29, 2009, Alex S. said…
Good Luck in your training Sarah.....train well!
At 9:17pm on October 27, 2009, Dan Clark said…
Welcome to Just Finish Sarah. Best of luck to you and your dad with your marathon adventures.
Dan
At 7:57pm on October 27, 2009, Todd Powers said…
Sarah,
Welcome to the JUST FINISH community. Glad to see you on the site. Good luck with the training and keep us posted along the way!

I applaud your efforts :)
 
 

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