For me, this is the tweet that started it all.
January 18, 2013
It was almost one year ago...during the Tink Half...
And since so many of you are counting down until the meetup, I thought it was a good time to reflect on my
1 year
#Run3rd-iversary!
January 18, 2013
It was almost one year ago...during the Tink Half...
And since so many of you are counting down until the meetup, I thought it was a good time to reflect on my
1 year
#Run3rd-iversary!
It's been almost a year since I heard about #Run3rd. I was training for my first half marathon (Princess Half) and was following all of the RunDisney tweets during the Tink Half marathon. Then it happened. A simple RunDisney tweet about Sean talking about #Run3rd at the meetup. I wanted to know more-so I stumbled onto the blog and was instantly hooked. I sent the tweet above on January 18th, 2013. The next thing I knew, it was RT'd...and you can only imagine my excitement when I saw who it was from: @SeanAstin.
So, that's how my #Run3rd journey began...
but here's what has happened along the way.
Within days, I was a #Run3rd Team Captain. And I couldn't get enough-I love things like this. Motivational, inspirational things...and in many ways it fueled my training for the Princess Half. And then there was meeting Sean at PHM, finishing my first half marathon with my mom, and learning more about #Run3rd and meeting fellow #Run3rd'ers. And well, I can't forget my addiction to finding 3's everywhere I go.
But for me (and if you don't have the tissues close, you might want to get up and get them) #Run3rd is also about a special family. A family all over the world, most of whom I have not even met-who are all focused on a common mission: others.
And while we #Run3rd for many reasons, at the top of my list is YOU.
This year we have...
Celebrated together, encouraged each other & shared challenges and triumphs.
We have laughed together, recovered together (even if it meant eating donuts), and laughed some more.
We have worried ABOUT each other...worried FOR each other, & provided support in some of our most needed times.
We have sent thousands of tweets of encouragement, inspiration, motivation, and dedication.
We have planned races, meetups, and shared how so many of you have made #Run3rd even more special.
And as you get ready for your next race (whether it be TInk or something else)...look for "3's." Because every time I find one, I remember this amazing group of people...who are ALWAYS running together...no matter how far apart they are.
So, that's how my #Run3rd journey began...
but here's what has happened along the way.
Within days, I was a #Run3rd Team Captain. And I couldn't get enough-I love things like this. Motivational, inspirational things...and in many ways it fueled my training for the Princess Half. And then there was meeting Sean at PHM, finishing my first half marathon with my mom, and learning more about #Run3rd and meeting fellow #Run3rd'ers. And well, I can't forget my addiction to finding 3's everywhere I go.
But for me (and if you don't have the tissues close, you might want to get up and get them) #Run3rd is also about a special family. A family all over the world, most of whom I have not even met-who are all focused on a common mission: others.
And while we #Run3rd for many reasons, at the top of my list is YOU.
This year we have...
Celebrated together, encouraged each other & shared challenges and triumphs.
We have laughed together, recovered together (even if it meant eating donuts), and laughed some more.
We have worried ABOUT each other...worried FOR each other, & provided support in some of our most needed times.
We have sent thousands of tweets of encouragement, inspiration, motivation, and dedication.
We have planned races, meetups, and shared how so many of you have made #Run3rd even more special.
And as you get ready for your next race (whether it be TInk or something else)...look for "3's." Because every time I find one, I remember this amazing group of people...who are ALWAYS running together...no matter how far apart they are.