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Miles Run/Walked in April
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Supporters
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Dollars Raised/Sponsored
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$632.53 of $500 Goal
ABOUT ME
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My Goal:
I hope to raise $500 and walk/run 90 miles (a minimum of 30 miles) in April! My Reason: As the Founder and Executive Director of Hope's 2nd Chance, I obviously believe in everything H2C and know the great need for this organization. I am also training for my first ever 10K in May so this brings everything together: preparing for the race and raising funds for the organization I love. My Plan: I am a VERY slow runner! I will most likely still be walking some too. I love to bring my border collie with me when I run, so she most likely will join me the majority of the time. Although, she sometimes decides she's tired and refuses to run as far as I would like. My Location: Saranac, Lowell, Lake Odessa, and Ionia, MI |
MY BLOG
April 7, 2025
This past week has been a tough one—dreary, cold weather and a husband working long hours outside of the house meant I had the kids with me for all my walks and runs. But despite the chaos, there’s been something healing about getting outside. Even with the unpredictable moments, I’ve had a great little cheer squad along the way (see if you can spot them in the selfie picture) and managed to squeeze in some peaceful solo time while the kids nap.
One thing that’s really helped me stay motivated—sometimes to the point of tears—is a powerful new podcast I’ve discovered: Dismissed: True Stories from The Survivor Sisterhood. It features real, raw accounts from domestic violence survivors, and listening to their voices has been both heartbreaking and inspiring.
Lately, my mind has been deeply focused on domestic violence survivors and their pets. As I walk, I think a lot about my nonprofit, Hope’s 2nd Chance (H2C), and everything we’re doing to support survivors. Sometimes that thinking triggers my anxiety—there’s always more to do—but it’s also been a valuable time for reflection and planning.
I often think about the survivors we’ve already helped, and the profound lessons they and their pets have taught me:
Here’s to a better week ahead—one where I can get back into a rhythm, log more miles, and hopefully get caught up from last week.
To my wonderful sponsors: thank you. Your support means the world, and I’m truly grateful for each and every one of you: Mom, Doc, Zach, Elizabeth, Aunt Deb, Aunt Holly, Aunt Karen, and Kathleen
One thing that’s really helped me stay motivated—sometimes to the point of tears—is a powerful new podcast I’ve discovered: Dismissed: True Stories from The Survivor Sisterhood. It features real, raw accounts from domestic violence survivors, and listening to their voices has been both heartbreaking and inspiring.
Lately, my mind has been deeply focused on domestic violence survivors and their pets. As I walk, I think a lot about my nonprofit, Hope’s 2nd Chance (H2C), and everything we’re doing to support survivors. Sometimes that thinking triggers my anxiety—there’s always more to do—but it’s also been a valuable time for reflection and planning.
I often think about the survivors we’ve already helped, and the profound lessons they and their pets have taught me:
- Hope is essential. Even in the hardest moments, holding onto hope makes it possible to keep going.
- Human strength is limitless. The resilience I’ve witnessed is nothing short of amazing.
- Patience and empathy are everything. It’s so easy to judge from the outside, but you truly can’t understand what someone’s been through unless you’ve walked in their shoes.
Here’s to a better week ahead—one where I can get back into a rhythm, log more miles, and hopefully get caught up from last week.
To my wonderful sponsors: thank you. Your support means the world, and I’m truly grateful for each and every one of you: Mom, Doc, Zach, Elizabeth, Aunt Deb, Aunt Holly, Aunt Karen, and Kathleen
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April 24, 2025
I guess I set my goal based on a perfectly easy month because I have definitely struggled with getting 3 miles/day. I have been trying to get out as much as possible but have been a lot more busy than I expected. I so appreciate all of the support as that has definitely been motivating me more and more.
The weather has been all over the place but man do I ever love these warm sunny days! I have also been enjoying doing short night walks after putting my daughter to bed and before it gets dark. I used to walk at night all of the time at college and haven't done it much since. I am now remembering why I used to love it so much!
I'm hoping to get as many miles done as possible in the next week but am struggling with my husband being away for work. So, wish me luck! ;)
Pics Below:
Miya pulling me back towards home after she had decided we had walked too far. It hadn't even been 2 miles!
View on one of my walks.
Attempting to walk with my beagle who was smelling all over. It was not a good walk.
The weather has been all over the place but man do I ever love these warm sunny days! I have also been enjoying doing short night walks after putting my daughter to bed and before it gets dark. I used to walk at night all of the time at college and haven't done it much since. I am now remembering why I used to love it so much!
I'm hoping to get as many miles done as possible in the next week but am struggling with my husband being away for work. So, wish me luck! ;)
Pics Below:
Miya pulling me back towards home after she had decided we had walked too far. It hadn't even been 2 miles!
View on one of my walks.
Attempting to walk with my beagle who was smelling all over. It was not a good walk.
