I’m linking up again this month with Amanda at The Lady Okie and Becka at Sunshine To The Square Inch for their Runner’s Tell All monthly linkup. Be sure to pop over to their blogs to see what they are up to, and to see who else is linking up.
This month, Amanda and Becka’s cue was…
Who is Your #1 Running Fan? – It’s not as much fun if there isn’t someone waiting for us at the finish line. This post is a nod to the family and friends who get up early to chase us around the city, make signs, and cheer us on to the finish. Who is YOUR #1 fan?
When I saw the prompt Who is Your #1 Running Fan?, I immediately thought of two people; and then I thought of a few more…
My dad was always such a big fan, and supporter. Even though he didn’t make it to watch any of my marathons, he was so proud of me. I’d call him after every single race, and tell him all about it. He told everyone that his daughter was a runner, and had run the Boston Marathon. After I ran my first Boston, and got a jacket, Dad took this picture of me – from the back of course, so that he could see the race logo.
My husband has always been a huge fan, too. He brought Daniel (Joseph had a soccer game), and his mom to my very first marathon to cheer me on from a couple for different spots. Bill was such a big supporter that he even joined me for training runs of up to 16 miles, before he started running marathons with me! Now that’s dedication and support!
2000 Marathon in the Parks
Now that Joseph and Daniel have grown up, they always check in to see how my races go, and have even joined me for a few races. It’s so fun toeing the starting line with a supportive family!
And of course, the best part of being a member of a running group is the support that we give each other. I’m fortunate to be a part of two running groups, the Cruisers and Moms Run This Town (MRTT). Being there for each other, pushing each other during training runs, traveling together to races, and cheering each other on at the finish line is so very rewarding. In addition to having many fans in my running groups, I hope they realize I’m a huge fan of theirs!
- Questions:
- Who’s your biggest running fan?
- Who do you support as a runner?
- Who’s racing this weekend?
you have such a great group of supporters! i love that bill ran 16 miles with you BEFORE he started running marathons. that’s awesome!
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Bill wanted to make sure I was safe while on the W&OD Trail while on my training runs. Once he made it up to 16 miles, it seemed like a no-brainer that he train for a marathon! 🙂
what a nice post! I am going with my kids and my MRTT group. Couldn’t do it without those ladies!
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Thanks, Deborah!
I’m running the Route 66 half today. Being far from home, it will be great to have my sister and youngest son at the finish line!
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Sounds fun! Hope it went well.
My son is my biggest fan! He’s always cheering me on saying I can do it! 🙂 he’s only 9 but is my biggest support. He’s also getting into the running scene with two 5ks and fun runs. My husband also just ran his first half-marathon. So I guess you could say I cheer both my son and husband on.
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It’s so fun that your son and husband run, too. I love that my whole family enjoys the same sport. It makes race morning so fun!
I love that a lot of people put their dad! That’s so special. Great Boston picture from the back 🙂 Thanks for sharing! And thanks for being such a great supporter of our linkup. I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s running stories this year. It’s been fun!
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It’s been fun linking up this year. Thanks!
Such a sweet photo that your dad took. Very nice that all the main men in your life are so supportive of your running. My mom, cousin, close friends, and bf are my biggest supporters! The latter drove down with me this weekend so I wouldn’t be alone.
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I hadn’t really thought of it that way, but yes, all of the men in my life are my running fans. 🙂 It sounds like you have a great network of fans supporters, too!
Found your blog through the Runners Tell All link-up. I lived in DC for a while, and my sister just moved to Virginia so will definitely have to check out more of your posts!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Cool! Happy to have you stop by! 🙂