If you happen to be on the sidelines of a marathon you will see different types of people from all walks of life. Some with handicaps...
Some entertainers...
Some elite runners...
and ordinary people, just like you and me, who have their own reasons to conquer 26.2 miles.
I chose to run the Baltimore Marithon with my two sisters, Jana and Christina. We were all up for the challenge and the chance to run a race together. But more importantly...
We chose to run for a charity making us the Sisters 4 Shriners Hospital.
Our journeys were different yet the same. We all faced injuries during our last month of training. These injuries could have been a set back, but yet we found ourselves more driven than ever to prove to ourselves that we could still cross the finish line. We were determined to make a difference for the children at Shriners. We pushed, we hurt, we cryed and we prayed. Come race day we rejoiced that we made it to the starting line and hoped our injuries wouldn't prevent us from crossing the finish line.
Six miles left
Almost there
We all crossed the finish line. It was a joyful, yet emotional reunion.
RACE RESULTS:
Jana Openshaw 4:53:39
Steph Anderson 5:26:26
Christina Shumway 5:47:14
Here are a few of our favorite stops along the route.
Great Day, Great Race, Great Sisters!
Some entertainers...
Some elite runners...
and ordinary people, just like you and me, who have their own reasons to conquer 26.2 miles.
I chose to run the Baltimore Marithon with my two sisters, Jana and Christina. We were all up for the challenge and the chance to run a race together. But more importantly...
We chose to run for a charity making us the Sisters 4 Shriners Hospital.
Our journeys were different yet the same. We all faced injuries during our last month of training. These injuries could have been a set back, but yet we found ourselves more driven than ever to prove to ourselves that we could still cross the finish line. We were determined to make a difference for the children at Shriners. We pushed, we hurt, we cryed and we prayed. Come race day we rejoiced that we made it to the starting line and hoped our injuries wouldn't prevent us from crossing the finish line.
Six miles left
Almost there
We all crossed the finish line. It was a joyful, yet emotional reunion.
RACE RESULTS:
Jana Openshaw 4:53:39
Steph Anderson 5:26:26
Christina Shumway 5:47:14
Here are a few of our favorite stops along the route.
Great Day, Great Race, Great Sisters!
2 comments:
You seriously are the coolest person I know! I hope you feel proud of yourself because this is an amazing accomplishment! :) -Beth
Wow! You are awesome! I'm guessing Rob got the pics. He did an amazing job. I can't believe you could smile through all the pain.
I'm a little ashamed that the day before race day, I kinda wished I would twist my ankle in my garage so I wouldn't have to run. If you ever see my garage, you would know the odds are pretty high for injury.
I didn't have a purpose for the race I ran, and maybe that's why.
I'm so happy to be in contact with you and hear your testimony. You are power (is it still cool to use that word?) Love you.
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