To celebrate my first blog post that reached over 200 hits (my Imogene Pass Report), I've decided to give away a $25 gift card to each of the two amazing companies where I serve as an ambassador: INKnBURN and Orange Mud :-)
All you have to do is comment below with the following:
1. Name
2. Which gift card do you prefer (INKnBURN or Orange Mud)
3. Tell me one person or thing that inspires you and why
Entries will be taken through Sunday, 9/14, and winners announced Monday evening!
http://www.orangemud.com/#_l_20
www.inknburn.com
1. Jolene Aden
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3. my son....he is always watching whether I realize it or not.
Brett Jewett INKnBURN
ReplyDeleteWho inspires me and why? There are multiple people who inspire me and most of them i have met in the past year. The running community I have met this last year is some of the most humble, supportive and caring people I have ever met. I am a better person, friend and husband for having met such and extraordinary group individuals. Sean Maguire is on the top of the list. Never have I met a person that has so much joy in his life and spreads it to so many other people daily. He had plenty of reason to shut down and crawl into himself and let the world pass him by as several people I now have done. Instead he chooses to not let it get him down and instead uses it to motivate himself to live and healthy happier life, and to further make a point, Sean has created his own team running for the Livestrong foundation to raise money and awareness for cancer treatment, research and to help people of lesser means with everyday necessities. Then there has to be Kate Treleaven, Danny Boy Bent and James Hay for the creation, setup and running of the One Run For Boston. An undertaken of extreme proportions that was created on a whim and the will of a dedicated group that grew as the route continued. I have to thank them and all the other individuals who made it a success, not once but twice. If it was not for them I would not have met the amazing people I have since March of this year. Justin Oconnnell, what else do I have to say about Justin? He is the walking (running) embodiment of what the proper mind set, determination and never quit attitude can accomplish. The fact he is so happy and always smiling every day of his life knowing what he has gone through to get where he is at males the trivial parts of life not nearly as troubling as they might have been before I met Justin. These are just a few examples of inspirational people I have personally met. There are several more people who have affected my life in a positive way that inspire me to do better things and be a greater person. I am just so humbled to be part of this amazing community and look forward to meeting more people that inspire greatness.
1) Carolyn Cabanban
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3) My dearest running friend, Heather Irvine, inspires me. Watching her finish the Chicago Marathon with a Boston Qualifying time by 8 minutes after struggling with stomach issues at mile 22 was an incredible moment for me to see. I will never forget that day, and think about it often as I am training for my very first marathon. She was determined to make that her qualifying race, and being there at the finish line to watch her achieve her goal was incredible.
1. Jenn Brooks 2. Orange Mud 3. I'm a Spinining instructor, and there's a regular in my classes who's in the middle of chemotherapy treatments. She's still coming, and is always talking about how lucky she is to be able to still exercise. Her positivity amazes me, and reminds me every week to count my blessings rather than my troubles. She is a true inspriration.
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Jill Barnes and I'm an INKnBURN addict, oh, wrong place for that? ;) I would love an Orange Mud gift card so I could try out the product which is new to me. My fellow INKnBURN ambassadors inspire me daily and with that encourage me to strive to be a better me.
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3. my friend Danielle inspires me to keep on running. She is amazing and a fabulous runner and makes me think I can accomplish more.
1. Rachel Frutkin
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3. My paternal grandmother inspires me. She is long deceased (1988) but she was a strong and fearless woman. She was among the first female lawyers in the state of Ohio, she raised three very intelligent children (two lawyers and a PhD), started out working in Social Work and ran for City Councilwoman. I aspire to be like her as I grow and age (which is happening much too quickly in my opinion!). I know this is not running related, but I don't care because I think about her almost daily on my runs! :)
Carrie kirscht
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I am inspired by the children who are battling pediatric cancer. They endure more than any child ever should, yet smile through it all.
1. Luisa Rivas
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3. My motivation and inspiration come from my two awesome kids Max and Marky, two kids diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome - Autism Spectrum that day by day remind me that disability is just a word and not a lifestyle, two kids that with dedication, determination, discipline & courage give their best when running, because they have become runners!!!
1. Rebecca
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3. Each and every person that gets off their couch to better their lives.
1.) Bryan Lamb
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3.) My father. He taught me how to recognize my goals and strive to reach them without compromising. He also taught me to do it and include everyone else that matters in my life while doing it. He's an inspiration and someone I hope to emulate with my own son.
1.) Jeremy
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3.) Everyone I meet/follow through social media/online. They all have unique stories that inspire me to keep putting one foot in front of the other, give me advice, and support when I need it most!
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3. As someone who has only been running for a little over a year, I am inspired by everyone who I see running, both online and in the real world. Anyone running any distance, any pace. They inspire me. They are out there doing it. Moving. From the folks pushing their wheel-chair bound friends in the Wisconsin half-marathon, to the little kid at the Badger State Games who was crying so hard on the first lap of the 800 meters because he was left behind by everyone else. As the announcer prepared to call the next race to the start line, someone told him that there was another runner still on the track. Everyone looked to see the little boy heading into turn 3. His teammates. who had all finished the race, ran out to meet him and pace him to the finish. All of the runners preparing for the forthcoming races stopped what they were doing and ran to the inside of the track to cheer on the kid. As he rounded the last turn, you could see that his demeanor had changed. He was no longer crying. A look of determination had taken over his face. As he came onto the straight, he found a burst of energy and kicked into high gear. The assembled spectators and runners yelling for him. At that moment, it was all about him, He was going to win. He did. He won his own race. The way that everyone came together and the reaction of the little boy made the whole track meet. I can't help but get a little jealous when I see someone running and I can't because I am working or driving somewhere in my car. This inspires me and builds a fire inside to get out there and go. I am inspired by the online pictures and race reports of those friends who run (some who run crazy distances, Amanda :). I am inspired by the folks in the few Facebook running groups that I am a member of. Including those from halfway around the world. They are so supportive of everyone and their personal stories serve as a daily inspirational boost if I ever need one. Finally, I am inspired by my own accomplishments. I keep finding that I am capable of more than I previously thought. Just a bit over a year ago, I could run about a mile and a half without stopping. I was considering a 5k, but wasn't sure if I could do it. A friend suggested the local mile race. It was only a mile and is is pretty much all downhill. I figured it would be a great place to get my feet wet. I did better than I had hoped and the bug hit hard. It started me on this journey that has no real destination. I did several 5ks, a 10k, a half-marathon, and even a track meet. These things were not on any, "bucket list," of mine. They are just steps in this journey. I was never a runner. I played some High School football and that was it. Nothing for 20+ years. I am now a runner. I just wish that I had discovered that fact earlier.
1. Richard Reed
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3. Sharon Reed, my mother. She and I are probably too much alike, as such we have locked horns many times overthe years. Right now she is dealing with her second bout of breast cancer, third overall after having a growth removed from her sinuses next to her brain two years ago. When she told me about this latest threat she simply stated, "I don't like it, but I'll deal with it." She has aged thirty years in the lastfive, but continues to laugh and tell childhood stories that I have heard a million times. She knows that she has cancer, but cancer doesn't have her!
1. Jenny
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3. So many people inspire and motivate me to keep moving forward, but I am especially thankful for three absolutely amazing and beautiful people - Jill, May and Lalita - for reminding me to set realistic long-term and short-time goals and for challenging me to new find ways to improve myself. Their stories of struggle and triumphs, big and small, as well as all their tips, feedback and occasional scolding encourage me everyday.
My running club marathoner in training ink n burn love the meaning behind designs want to try orange mud hydration when I can afford to thanks
ReplyDelete1. Kimberly
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3. Here goes... (sorry. It's long.)
I started thinking through my entry a few nights ago when you first posted your blog link on FB. I'm glad I waited, because since then, I've got another inspiration to write about.
First and foremost, my life simply just wouldn't be the same if it wasn't for a girl named Rina Fitria. I'd have never started running, much less complete a marathon or five, and I'd probably be a lot less of a happy person.
I met Rina in 2006 when I managed an American Eagle Outfitters right after college. I hired her after my favorite employee, Brittany, referred her. She was a sweet girl, somewhat quiet, and always kind to everyone. When I moved to Texas in 2007, I had lost touch.
The next spring, I saw hordes of Facebook posts about events to help raise money for medical treatments for Rina. Come to find out, she had been fighting Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma the entire time I'd known her. She was undergoing treatment, but a bone marrow transplant was her only hope for survival, and she had to pay for the whole thing upfront. The great kids and community of Stillwater, OK banded together and held bake sales, orchestra performances, concerts to help raise money for Rina.
I kept up with her blog daily and was utterly amazed at how a young kid could have such gratitude, wisdom, and happiness, regardless of what crappy things she had to go through.
My boss at the time held a Team In Training meeting at our store, and then I knew that running a marathon would be my way to show support for Rina. Mind you, I HATED physical activity and would prefer to wear heels over sneakers any day. But knowing Rina was fighting for her life really put things into perspective for me.
I trained and raised money for the Walt Disney Marathon in 2009, but 2 months into my training, Rina passed. She had gotten too sick to have her transplant and spiralled downhill.
The first and last thought of every run for me, is Rina. She was just a 20-year old kid who should have been able to worry about school tests, her Friday night date, or what to wear. All of that got taken from her, but she never let it show. She was truly an example of the power of optimism and I am so grateful for the short time I got to know her. She taught me that you can smile through anything and sometimes you have to step outside your comfort zone and great things will come.
Secondly, I am inspired by my friend Dave, who I met while studying abroad in England. We worked at the university bar together. (yes, schools have bars there!)
He lost both of his legs a few years ago while serving in the British military in Afghanistan. He's not the kind of guy who lets a silly little thing like legs stop him, though, and has been training to compete with prosthetics in the Invictus games in London (actually held this weekend!)
I'm proud to say he was badass and gold medalled on the 200m sprint on Friday.
http://royalcentral.co.uk/princeharry/prince-harry-and-invictus-hero-dave-henson-to-share-a-beer-37192
Congrats Kimberly!!!!!! You won the drawing this AM :-) Message me your email address and I will send the e-gift card to you!
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