A HILLY State #15 is in the Books!

On this past Sunday, I made my way to the start line of the Publix Georgia Marathon for State #15, and what a day it was!  I was excited to be running my first marathon in my new home state of GA.  While the weather had started to warm up for us earlier in the week, it was a cool and rainy morning at 7:00am in Atlanta.  But I was ready to attack the hills that I had heard so much about for my cause, despite the rain!

This was an especially fun marathon, where I was able to tour more areas that surround where I live, which was great.  We started out in the Centennial Olympic Park (site of the 1996 Olympics), and made our way all around the city.  I started to warm up a little a few miles in, but then it actually seemed to get cooler in the second hour, and never really warmed up again after that.  Because of the rain, my State # stickers fell off pretty early in the race, which actually seemed to make for more conversation, as fellow runners wanted to know what state I was on and which states I had completed.  Many runners gave encouraging words in support of the cause, which really helps me on those tough days - and this was a particularly tough course!

Leading up to the event, whenever I had mentioned that I was running this marathon, the response always included mention of it being "hilly".  I have come to understand that Atlanta is hillier than I ever had anticipated since I moved here and started training, but didn't think much of it.  I had run "hilly" marathons before.  But yikes!  This course is composed of unrelenting hills - they seem to never end, and there comes a point where the down hills even feel difficult and you really just want a little bit of flatness... but it rarely happens.  But at the same time it really is a great marathon, and eventually I learned to just accept the hills as part of the challenge of the day, and I knew that my cause and everyone I was running for would get me to the end.

I would say the highlight of the marathon was when we reached Decatur, just a few miles from where I live.  This was around mile 12 or so, and I had gotten a bit discombobulated with my running belt of goodies, due to frozen hands that could not manipulate my energy snacks at the previous water stop.  I took a longer walking break than usual to get myself reorganized, which made it a struggle to get back into my running pace.  But then we entered Decatur and all of the sudden, dozens of series of rhyming signs popped up, which proved to be very entertaining.  In addition, the crowd was especially enthusiastic and there was some great music as we ran through downtown.  Either there were fewer hills in Decatur, or the signs and crowd did an excellent job of distracting me from thinking about them!  This got me back on track with my pace, and I must say I was disappointed to see the rhyme signs come to an end when we left Decatur.

We then continued on our way back towards Atlanta - and between the hills and the rain, I started to slow down.  I had pain in my neck that was much more intense than usual (I always have a little after a few spine surgeries) and no amount of stretching was helping, and it was actually worse than any pain in the legs or anywhere else.  But the miles passed, and eventually I made it to mile 17 - my favorite mile, and I have no idea why.  It is a mile that serves as some marker in my mind that makes me feel like I can get to the end.  From there I just accepted it would be a slower marathon for me, but I would make it to the end, and I was fine with that.  I tried to just enjoy the scenery and in fact I learned my way around the city a bit better, and even noted a few restaurants that I might like to try at some point (I was getting a little bit hungry :).

I slowed way down at miles 22-23, and then got a little burst of energy at mile 24, where I was able to pick up the pace through the end.  I thought about all of my stroke hero's and teammates, and they helped me cross the finish line of my 15th state.

And the socks!  Oh the socks... they were actually compression leg sleeves, but I had ordered them the week before the marathon and it was the first time I had used them (yes I know I broke a major marathon running rule here to never try anything new on race day) - they had stars on one leg and stripes on the other in all different colors.  I thought they were fun, but didn't realize how responsive the crowd would be!  I've never heard so many comments on what I've worn - but these definitely seemed to be popular!

Some might think that as you run more and more marathons, they get easier.  I wish that were the case.  In 23 marathons, I've learned that there are some marathons that seem to take less effort for one reason or another, but I've not run one marathon that I haven't had a point at which I've struggled at least a little bit.  With more marathons, the mental aspect has grown - I know that when I hit these spots, it will almost always get better in 5-10-15 minutes.   I use those times to think about my cause and let it take me through.  I use those times to take in the scenery of all the new places that I'm seeing (even here where I live - Atlanta is a big place to see!), and think about how lucky I am to be able to run.  Sure I set goals for time, and it's awesome when I can reach or surpass them, but in the end it doesn't really matter how long it takes to finish, because I'm running for Tedy's Team and the American Stroke Association, and it's raising awareness and fighting stroke that matters! 

So onto State #16 - the Wisconsin Marathon in Kenosha, WI on 5/2/15, which advertises itself as "The Cheesiest Marathon", so it is sure to be a good time!

Race Highlights:
Nice expo
Great course support throughout
Decatur!
A good challenging course (don't underestimate the hills!)

#1 Song that got me through a tough spot:
We're not Gonna Take it - Twisted Sister 
I seem to be living in the 80's with my songs lately... 
  

Finished State #14 at the Mercedes-Benz Marathon in Alabama!

This past Sunday I made the trip to Birmingham to complete the Mercedes-Benz Marathon in Alabama, and it was a great day!

The day started out a little bit rainy, but warmer than it had been in the south for the week prior to to marathon, which was awesome.  It was about 50 degrees with some rain on and off for the first hour or so, which was great weather for a marathon.  This marathon didn't really go by fast or slow for me, I just kind of plugged along.  I had made a huge change in my life this winter in moving to a new state, and so my training was not quite perfect, and so I just took it nice and easy.  Of course with the rain, I kept my trusty garbage bag with me to help stay dry through the 26.2 miles!

One of the things that I love (and I've mentioned in other posts), is how my cause leads me to meet people along the 26.2 miles and tell my story, and hear other stories.  On the back of my singlet, I always have my 50 States Challenge and my State #, and so even if it's just a quick thumbs up, or a longer discussion about the challenge, it's a great way to keep my cause with me in my running.

For this particular marathon, it was a double loop and so after the half marathoners split off to finish, the runners spread out and I spent a great deal of time thinking about those who I am running for - memories of my Gram and Pop (and what they would think of me running all these marathons, especially in the rain!), my Dad, my family,  my teammates on Tedy's Team, and everyone that has supported me.  Everyone has given me such inspiration, and with the rain and sore legs towards the end, I just thought about how lucky I am to be able to run for this cause.

I don't think there was a particularly difficult point during the race.  I started to pick out some familiar faces in the crowd even though I didn't know anyone cheering, because it loops back through the center of town a few times, and so I started to recognize people cheering!  One of my favorite parts of marathon running is interacting with the crowd, and even though the crowd wasn't huge, they were certainly fun!

When I finally reached the finish line, it felt great!  And who couldn't love a Mercedes-Benz medal?? And a nice added bonus was that we received a finisher's beach towel at the end too!  That is my first marathon beach towel, and I will be sure to use it, especially now that I'm living in the south!

So all and all it was an awesome day!  I was so excited after finishing, that I decided to add another marathon into my schedule, and so now I am getting ready for State #15 at the Run Hard Columbia Marathon in SC on 3/7/15, and then I will complete State #16 at the Publix Georgia Marathon on 3/22/15!

And what about the fundraising??  My goal is to reach a total of $4000 for this season before the VT City Marathon in May, so that I can surpass $15,000 for my full 50 States Challenge total!  If you would like to support the fight against stroke, you can visit my fundraising page by clicking on the images at the top right of my blog!

Onto South Carolina!

Race Highlights:
Nice rolling hills (some are a little long, but not bad)
The course loops in and out of town, so good for spectators!
Great support, fun crowd
Awesome medal and finisher beach towel!
 
#1 Song that got me through a tough patch:
Heaven is a Place on Earth - Belinda Carlisle 

 

Finished States #12 and #13 at the NU Hartford Marathon and Steamtown Marathon!

Last weekend, I finished my second double marathon weekend to complete states #12 and #13, and it was awesome!  On Saturday 10/11, I made my way to the starting line of the NU Hartford Marathon (Hartford, CT). It was a cold and rainy morning, but I've made it through a few rainy marathons, and so I didn't let that get me down.  I put on my super lovely looking garbage bag jacket, and it helped me stay warm at the start.  I timed it pretty well though, with only about 10 minutes of waiting before starting.

Knowing that I was going to be running another marathon the next day, I took it nice and slow to go easy on my legs and feet.  I took off my garbage bag after the first few miles, but kept it with me, which I was sooooo happy about at around mile 14, when every part of me started to freeze from the rain.  I pulled it out and put it back on, and it kept me warm until the end.  It's amazing what a little garbage bag can do for keeping you warm!  It seemed like it took forever to get to the half, which is when I usually feel like I'm getting somewhere in the marathon (it's kind of where it starts in my mind).  But after the half, things went a little faster.  I ran by some very fun houses that were decorated for Halloween, and the foliage was awesome.  There was also a DJ playing Irish music that we passed at mile 10 and again at mile 24 that picked me up a little bit.  I wanted to take some pictures along the course, but it was so cold and rainy that I lost dexterity in my hands because they were so cold!  Even just getting my sports beans out of the package was an interesting challenge!  The legs got a little sore around the same time I started getting pretty cold, and so that was when I needed to dig down and think about my cause to get me through.  I kept a nice run/walk pace, and it got me to the end pretty comfortably.  I had a new singlet made up before the marathons, and one of the things I love about having the cause printed on my back is that it strikes up conversations with other runners, and I get to share my story, and also hear others' stories along the 26.2 miles.  I crossed the finish line of State #12 at about 5:19 feeling good and energized for the next day!

After the finish, I went to the food tent and had one of the tastiest grilled cheese sandwiches - I've never thought of grilled cheese after a marathon, but it was really good!  I also got some good recovery drinks and snacks, made my way back to the hotel to pack up and make the 3-hour drive to Scranton, PA for the Steamtown Marathon.  The trip to Scranton went pretty well, and I arrived there with time to have a nice pasta dinner, get everything ready for the next day (including taking care of some of the biggest blisters I've ever had - thanks to the rain), and get a good night sleep.

Sunday was an early morning, as the the Steamtown Marathon is a point-to-point marathon, so there were early buses out to the start.  We rode the bus to Forest City, where there was the most welcoming group of people I've ever met at a marathon!  On the bus ride, I met some awesome runners and we were able to share our running stories of why we run, which was great.  One of the things that I love about running is getting to meet new people and learn their stories, and then hopefully see them again at other marathons.  It's also a great opportunity to share my story and raise stroke awareness.  I still can't get through telling my story without getting a little teary eyed.

We were able to stay inside and warm while waiting for the start, but luckily it was a much nicer day than Saturday - it got up into the 60s and was sunny throughout the entire 26.2 - a perfect day!  We made our way to the starting line, and I was ready to go.  The first few steps reminded me that I had run a marathon the day before, and the first few miles involved some grumpy muscles, but after about mile 3, everything loosened up and the legs did pretty well for the day.   The second day went much faster (even though I was running the same pace), and I reached the half in what seemed like no time.  The next mile that I get excited to see is mile 17 - I have no idea why, but it gives me a feeling that the end is in sight.  The next mile I look forward to is 21, because it's a nice countdown from there.  I had some great conversations with other runners along the way - getting thumbs up for the cause, or questions about what states I've done and what states are next.  I also met some fellow Marathon Maniacs along the way, and it's always awesome to meet more maniacs :).  Surprisingly the legs and feet made it through pretty well, with just about the normal amount of soreness, and I crossed the finish line at about 5:21 feeling great!

I had a pretty comfortable 7-hour drive back to VT after Steamtown, but I could definitely feel the muscle soreness/tightness when I got out of my car at home (yikes!), but no major issues, and the legs were back to normal by about 3 days later.  I was so excited to have finished the double marathon for Tedy's Team and the American Stroke Association, and to spread the word about stroke!

The next marathon (State #14) will be the Publix Georgia Marathon in March, but I'm hoping to fit at least one more in before then.  And I'll be looking for another double (or triple) in the spring!

NU Hartford Marathon Highlights:
Great course support
Very organized
Beautiful foliage
Nice option of mailing the race packet out ahead of time if you can't make the expo
The Irish DJ!

Steamtown Marathon Highlights:
Very organized leading up to event (lots of emails)
Organized buses to start
Nicest welcoming group of people ever in Forest City
Beautiful foliage - nice trails
Packet pickup option in the morning
Great marathon all around

#1 Song that got me through a tough patch:
I think I might have listed this one before, but:
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Finished the 2014 Boston Marathon with Tedy's Team!

What an absolutely awesome day April 21st was.  With 76 runners strong, Tedy led us to the starting line in Hopkinton and we were ready to make it to the finish line this year!  Many runners on Tedy's Team didn't get to cross the finish line last year, and were back this year to take back the finish line, and we did it together! There were so many stories along the 26.2 miles, that I can't begin to share them all, all I can say is Tedy's Team is a a team like no other!

We started the weekend with our pasta party, where we learned that not only did we blow past our first goal of raising a half a million dollars for the American Stroke Association, but we blew past our second goal of raising $540,000 (to match Tedy's # with the Patriots, 54) to raise $557,000 for the cause!  That is the most that Tedy's Team has ever raised for Boston, and I am so incredibly proud and honored to have been a part of it.  Thanks to everyone who came out to my fundraisers and supported the cause, I raised more than I have ever raised for one marathon, with a total of $6,303 for the American Stroke Association, bringing my grand fundraising total since I started the 50 States Challenge to $10,724!!

On Marathon Monday (Patriot's Day), we had an early start to the day, with a 5:00am bus from Boston out to Hopkinton.  We had a good 5 1/2 hours before most of us started at 11:25, and spent the time at our meeting house having fun, taking pictures, and getting ready for the 26.2 miles.  I had so missed being a part of the Boston Marathon team over the past two years, and could not wait to hit the pavement and make it to the end for my cause, my team, and the city of Boston.  Tedy and our teammates gave some incredible inspiration, and we made our way to the start with enourmous excitement.  This year was also special because Tedy himself, along with 2 of the Tedy's Team staff, conquered the 26.2 miles along with us.  I took a picture of the start with the famous sign in Hopkinton ("It all starts here").  Some of our team members even had personal introductions as we crossed the start line!

So how did it go?  Well, in 17 marathons up until Monday, I've never struggled quite as much to make it to the finish.  I usually don't dwell on the days when I struggle, but wanted to share this because of how much getting to the end meant to me, so here is the story.   I crossed the start line feeling pretty good, but could tell that I was going to have trouble with side stitches, which worried me a little, but I didn't care much because today was the day I was running the Boston Marathon with Tedy's Team.  At mile 5, I realized just how badly they were going to be a problem, with the worst pain I've ever had in my abdomen while running.  I took some long walking breaks and managed to make my way to the half marathon point on schedule.  However, all of the walking ended up giving me massive leg cramps since I wasn't trained for speed walking such long distances.  I made it to mile 14 when the pain was so much that I knew I couldn't keep up my pace if I wanted to finish.  It was a hot day and I was dehydrated and couldn't get myself back to normal.  I made my way, mile by mile, to mile 18, where I collapsed onto the side of the course due to nausea and dizziness from dehydration and stomach and leg cramps (this has NEVER happened to me in 17 marathons!).

At that point, the spirit of the marathon and team came out.  One of the spectators near where I went down ran into his house and came out with a huge bottle of ice water and told me to keep that bottle because he didn't need it back.  As I sat on the side attempting to recover, three of my teammates passed by together, and I found the strength to get up and join them.  The crowd cheered as I picked myself up off the ground and joined my teammates.  I walked with them for about a half a mile as we encouraged each other, gave some inspirational words, and then said goodbye as they started to run ahead of me.  At mile 19 (caution - this is gross), all of the water and gatorade and sports beans that I had taken in for the first 19 miles found it's way back up onto the side of the course, and I collapsed again (this has also NEVER happened to me before!).  This time there were some medical folks who came over to check on me, gave me some water, and made sure I was okay.  Again, I laid down on the grass on the side with spectators and runners offering support, and oddly, felt just a little better (a little less nauseous!).  But I knew I was dehydrated and couldn't run anymore if I wanted to cross that finish line because it was so hot with the sun beating down, I no hydration left in me, and I couldn't keep down much (if any) fluid.  But I was determined to finish, even though by that point, my stomach was so painful and my legs were seizing with cramps.  I picked myself up and received the biggest ovation I've ever received from the crowd and runners passing by.  I walked to mile 20 where I saw some familiar faces, who gave me huge motivation to get to the end (while also reminding me that there were medical tents along the course if I needed one - but I avoided those at all costs).

I had to dig deeper than ever before and think about my cause - my Gram and Pop, my Grandpa, and my Dad, everyone on Tedy's Team and everyone they were running for, all those affected on April 15th, 2013, and everyone who had supported me to find the courage to get through those miles.  And even during those last miles, 6 hours after I had started, the crowd was still out jumping and cheering my name and for Tedy's Team and giving me the strength to get to the end.  I went to the ground one more time at mile 23 and one of the spectators came over to me and looked me in the eye and said "you know you're going to finish, right?  You've only got three miles to go and you're going to finish!"  I said, "oh I'm going to finish alright" and got myself up for one more ovation, as another runner gave up her water bottle to me to help me get to the finish, and walked my way to the end Boston Strong and Tedy's Team Strong.  In 3 Boston Marathons I have never been so happy to take that right hand turn onto Hereford and left onto Boylston Street.

No, it wasn't my fastest race by far (about 2 hours slower than my fastest race, in fact), but none of that mattered because I was running for the cause and to take back the finish line that was taken away from so many last year, and that's what I did.  But I don't know if I could have done it without the support of my team and the crowd, and just knowing that that finish line was waiting for me.  And I even managed to get up the energy to run the last 500 yards down Boylston street and under the enormous Boston Strong sign to the finish.  Absolutely awesome.

So that was a bit more detailed (and gross - my apologies) than most of my posts, but at the same time, it tells the true story of the spirit of the marathon and how the cause, the team, and Boston got me
to the end.  In the end, it didn't matter that I finished in 6:28 when I was aiming for my usual 4:45, because that is just a number.  The experience of being a part of Tedy's Team in the Boston Marathon and knowing that we raised $557,000 for the American Stroke Association in honor and in memory of all of our stroke heroes and all those affected by stroke (yes, that fundraising number is the number that matters to me!), and were also running for all those affected in last year's marathon is what it's all about, and the experience was awesome no matter how long it took to get to the finish.

So how am I doing now?  Well, it took about a week for the stomach and legs to feel somewhat normal and the nauseousness to go away, but all of that got better and the experience (and my medal) will stay with me forever.  And I can't wait to do it all again as I work towards the 50 states! Although hopefully the dehydration part won't happen again :).

I'm still figuring out my schedule for the summer and fall, but for right now, States #12 and #13 will be a double marathon weekend with the Hartford Marathon in Hartford, CT on October 11th and the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA on October 12th.  I can't thank everyone who has supported me enough for all of your support in helping me to reach my fundraising goals and to run the Boston Marathon as part of Tedy's Team!!

Fundraising!

With only 58 days to the Boston Marathon, I've been working hard to reach my $10,000 fundraising goal!  This past week I held a fundraiser at Alex and Ani, and it was awesome!  Thanks to all who came out to support the cause, and purchase some pretty awesome jewelry at the same time!

And in January I held an event at the Harpoon Brewery in Boston, which was also awesome!  Lots of friends came out to support the cause, and we had a great time!

Finished State #11 at the Chicago Marathon!

On October 13th, I hit the pavement at the Chicago Marathon for state #11, and it was awesome.   About 45,000 runners swarmed the streets to conquer 26.2 miles through 29 neighborhoods in the Chicago area.  Everyone had there own motivation and story that got them there, and it was amazing to be a part of the marathon this year.   There was a record number of finishers in 2013.

This was while I was getting ready for the start in Grant Park.

Getting closer to the Starting Line!

The weather was perfect for marathon running - a little cool in the morning and then it warmed up to mid-60s, but boy did that sun make it feel a lot warmer!  I knew I had overdressed a little, and got myself into quite a pickle trying to lose a layer early on in the race (my arm got stuck in my sleeve briefly), woops!  But I managed to get myself together after a few minutes to continue to run more comfortably.  

This was the biggest marathon I've run in, and just the number of volunteers at every water stops was impressive.  They were incredibly supportive and motivating as they cheered us on.  I had forgotten to put my name on my new TTES singlet, and so volunteers and folks in the crowd cheered for me as "Train" or "Train to End Stroke" if they had time to read my full singlet.  I actually like that just as much as hearing my name because it keeps my cause in mind and lets me know that people are looking for all of the different charities that people are running with.  Although, since Sarah is quite a popular name, and there seemed to be another Sarah running near by me for at least some of the marathon, I also just pretended that the signs and cheers were for me as well as the other Sarah's running that day :).

When I was somewhere between mile 12-13, an announcement was made that a new course record had just been set for the men.  While I know I'm a fairly slow runner, to think that someone had just run 26.2 miles in the time I had run 12 was amazing.  I can't imagine running 26.2 miles that fast.  But I just kept plugging along and enjoying the city, race, and crowd.

The miles that are usually the most difficult for me mentally are between 13-18, but they seemed to go by faster than usual that day.  I was without a watch and thought I was behind the 4:45 pace group for most of the marathon, but saw them pass me somewhere around mile 22.  I hadn't realized that I was running faster than my typical pace until then, which caught up with me around mile 23 when the heat from the sun beaming down on us got to me and I knew that I was down on electrolytes, which I worked to replenish at the water stops (lots of sports beans and gatorade).  This was also when I needed to dig a little deeper because I wasn't feeling so well while I was waiting for the sports beans and gatorade to kick in and work their magic.  I thought about my Gram and what she would think about me running in this marathon.  I always smile a little when I think about this, because I'm pretty sure that the thought of me running all of these marathons through heat, rain, snow, wind, and whatever other conditions would not be something she would approve of, but at the same time I think she would be proud.  I also thought about my friends from TTES and Tedy's Team, and found the motivation to make it to the end despite not feeling my best.

Seeing the finish line is always awesome, but there is something about these big marathons that makes it extra special.  There is such a huge crowd cheering everyone on, and then to hear your name announced and know that you've made it to the end for your cause.  It is something very special.  I crossed the finish line and received my medal and lots of goodies (snacks, recovery drinks, etc), and it was an awesome end to an awesome marathon.  At that time I had no idea what my time was, but I knew it was slower than usual.  I wasn't out there to PR that day, but to enjoy the marathon and finish State #11 for my cause (which was also my 17th marathon!).

I'm looking forward to State #12!!

Race Highlights
Awesome Expo!
Huge Marathon with awesome crowd and volunteer support
Nice flat course
Love it when people break out the hoses on a hot day to spray the runners and cool them off
Extremely well organized for such a big race

#1 Song that that got me through a tough patch
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Finished State #10 at the Missoula Marathon!

On Sunday July 14th, I hit double digits in my 50 States Marathon Challenge by completing State #10 at the Missoula Marathon in Montana, and it was awesome!  I had a very tight schedule of flights, and was running on only about 2 hours of sleep (due to flight delays), but I made it to the finish line for my cause.

The Missoula Marathon was one of the most beautiful courses I have run - the views were incredible, and everyone involved in the race from runners to volunteers to staff were awesome.  We started bright and early at 6:00 am, and I was feeling great, even with only two hours of sleep.

Despite the heat wave, it was much chillier than expected at the start - only in the 40s, yikes!  Thankfully I had packed a set of arm sleeves, and I had my marathon race shirt for an extra layer of warmth while we were waiting to start.  I met some of my friends from the Marathon Maniacs at the beginning, which was a great way to start the day.

I was a little worried about the elevation for the race, but having spent a week in Denver prior to the race, it didn't seem to be much of a problem.  I also decided to go partially "tech free" by not wearing any kind of watch for the day (I couldn't let go of my tunes though, hence the partially tech free comment!).  I planned to go without a watch well in advance, so I wasn't too worried about it - I just wanted to take in the experience without worrying about time, and let the cause take me to the end.  And it was great!

The course was relatively flat except for between miles 12-15ish, where there were some challenging hills, but we made it through.  The hills were where some of the most amazing views were though, and so I tried to just enjoy the scenery and think about my cause.  Looking back at my time splits that were posted online after the marathon, I was actually running faster than usual for the first half of the marathon, but once we hit the hills I slowed down and ended up finishing at right about my usual time.  But I had no idea what my time would be until just before the finish when I could see the time by the finish line – I was surprised to see that even without focusing on time, I still finished right at my usual finishing time, which was great (especially because I had to finish in under 5 hours to catch my first flight heading home!).  It was fun to hear my name called as I crossed the finish, as I don’t think there were too many Vermonters there that day.  I was proud to finish my 10th State and my farthest marathon from home yet for the American Stroke Association at the Missoula Marathon.

I can’t wait until State #11 – right now that is Chicago, but I’m hoping to fit at least one more in before then!

Race highlights
This is an absolutely awesome marathon!
  Views are incredible
  Staff and volunteers are excellent and super helpful
  Very easy to get to the start with shuttle buses
  Free photos after the marathon!
  The medal and shirt are very cool ☺
  I hope I will get to run this one again some day!

#1 Song that got me through a tough patch:
“Cups” – Anna Kendrick