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Meet Elizabeth

Welcome to Running for Robert! I’m Elizabeth, a 27 year-old certified running coach living in Boston, and running marathons in memory of my older brother, Robert. Running for Robert documents my journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon and beyond, while sharing the struggles and successes I’ve faced throughout my journey.

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Certified May 2018

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Well, I think it’s safe to say I am officially BACK TO RUNNING!👏🏻🎉 Oh my, it’s been a long time since I felt like I could say that...2.5 months to be exact!😳 I ran Coastal Delaware Marathon on 4/14 and was so run down from life outside of running that my body basically imploded in on itself during the race. I felt awful immediately and at mile 2 everything started shutting down while also becoming clear to me as to why I felt so bad...it was a 24.2 mile death march🥵 and also a 24.2 revelation or “aha moment”...but I finished!🏅Something I was so blind to crossing the starting line was so clear to me as I crossed the finish line. So, I took over a month off from running. Very👏🏻 much👏🏻 needed👏🏻 During my normal running time I would lie down. I couldn’t even do things around our apartment because my body just felt so drained. Fast forward to late May, I ran a few 3-4 milers and a 5 miler downtown, and then I rested again until the end of the school year in mid-June just to be extra cautious. Then, I flew out to Colorado for the Leadville Trail Marathon, a race I do every year in my brother’s memory. After 9 days of rest, I ran this morning and feel like I am ready physically, mentally, and emotionally to FINALLY get back to it🏃🏼‍♀️I want to run, I had fun this morning, and I am excited to run!👍🏼 That’s how I know I’m ready to get back to it. I’ve given my body the time it’s needed. I had no idea it would take this long but I refused to put my body on a time limit. Now, I’m on summer vacation and have lightened my load quite a bit this summer and heading into the next academic year. My focus is on teaching, run coaching, training, and my own personal development as a runner, wife and friend. I am excited to get back to something that I am passionate about and that is fun but also challenging. YAY!💗 #MyStrongestSelf

Its fine, I didn’t run today😉

“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said “I’m here for you” and proved it” - Mikaela Tiu This quote describes Sarah perfectly🥰 We met in college 9.5 years ago and have been friends since. We don’t see each other much (she lives in NC), but it’s the kind of friendship where you pick up where you left off. Our original plan was to do the Leadville Trail Marathon together, but after finding out she was pregnant with twin girls she passed on the race but still came out to explore Colorado and cheer me on. We hiked and explored a few different places in Colorado before heading to Leadville. She woke up early on race day with me, waited at the start line, found me at multiple spots on the course, and celebrated with me after. She is so supportive and I was so happy to have her with all of us for the weekend. I’m hoping she’ll be back in Leadville one day to experience the race herself. Love ya, Shanay💗

Had the time of my life out in the Colorado mountains this past weekend. Leadville will challenge you in a way you never knew was possible and it will force you to dig deeper than you ever have. ...And I’m already registered for next year!🏔🏃🏼‍♀️I highly suggest joining in on the fun😉 What does the rest of June look like for me? Finally settling into summer mode😅 and taking the next 11 days off from running to recover. I’d like to start back up with speed work in July, so I’ve gotta be smart for the rest of this month😊👍🏼 I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want my fall to look like in terms of running and I have an idea, but nothing is set in stone. We’ll see what plays out when I get back to running on July 1😜

Thanks @ally_omalley_ and @mommyrunning for tagging me in 10 facts about me! None of these are about running so maybe you’ll learn something new😊 1️⃣ I majored in Mandarin and met my husband studying abroad in Shanghai, China🇨🇳 2️⃣ I am a big to-do list maker and love a new planner😍 Sometimes I add things to my to-do list that I’ve already done just so I can cross them off (ie: huge dork!) 3️⃣ I’d love to live in Colorado one day🏔 4️⃣ I make my bed every morning 5️⃣ I text my mom and dad multiple times every single day. We have a group chat, very exclusive💁🏼‍♀️They’re visiting Boston this weekend and I can’t wait!🥰 6️⃣ I teach Pre-K and love it. 4-5 yo is the cutest and sweetest age, and I have the best co-teacher ever. 7️⃣ I’ve never gotten stung by a bee. My dad is allergic to them and I’m not allergic to anything, so I’m wondering if bees might be my allergy. Hopefully I’ll never find out!😂 8️⃣ I fractured my left ankle jumping on a trampoline in Kindergarten and haven’t really jumped on one since 9️⃣ I’ve never gotten pulled over!🚔👮‍♀️Guess I drive like a grandma👵🏼 🔟 Give me a book and a mug of hot, black coffee (and a campfire🔥) in the morning and I’m a happy camper 📚 I tag anyone who wants to join in!

Happy Father’s Day, Daddy. I love you so, so much💕

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