This is dedicated to all of the course cheerleaders that waved the Pom Poms, rang the cowbells and roughed it out in the cold wet weather! It was a bit chilly at the start but perfect running weather with a bit of rain mixed in. The @mainecoastrun should be on everyone’s race list! That hug at mile 8.5 from @snayjudy Followed by high-fives from @a_tetreault and fam were the boost I needed!I got to be part of @danietetreault (and sister Monica’s) first half marathon…amazing work!!! @carasouza way to show up for yourself today…you can do hard things and shockingly you didn’t melt in the rain! You crushed that course with a PR of 1:38!!! Providing on course entertainment for the first 5 miles was @xjordanmarie and @jus_tin_oneill I needed your banter while I was questioning life decisions in this first 4 miles when my legs felt like the tin man. The cheer squads were out in a fierce way this morning!! My favorite stranger was an older woman around Mile 10 screaming on her already horse voice from cheering so loudly “you’re doing great, look how far you’ve come, I’m proud of you.” Followed by the 2:10 pacers….we have a 5k left….you’re mom could do a 5k….LET’s GO!!! This race easily became one of my favorites….post race vibes included the Cupid shuffle and a sing a long to so many great songs. #mainecoasthalfmarathon #mainecoast #runner #danceparty #runhappy
9th female overall! I was in the civilian light weight division with a total of 21lbs. Going into The Boston Marathon Tough Ruck, I had lowered my expectations for a PR but I managed to shave off 11 min from my time last year!! Fueled by @uncrustables and @waterboycan The energy on the course was so incredible with the entire Tough Ruck Family and The cheer squads brought the energy despite the rain and cold temps!! I crossed that finish line with tears and a smile. #toughruck #goldstarfamilies #charityrunner #ruckforthefallen
👟 GIVE YOUR SNEAKERS A SECOND MILE
Support My TCS New York City Marathon Journey for Tedy's Team
I’m excited to share that I’ll be running the New York City Marathon this November in support of Tedy’s Team, a charity founded by Tedy Bruschi after his stroke at age 31.
💙 The mission: • Raise awareness about stroke warning signs • Promote heart & brain health • Support stroke survivors and families
♻️ HOW YOU CAN HELP (SO EASY!)
I’m hosting a GotSneakers Drive — a simple way to turn your old sneakers into donations!
✔️ Donate your gently used sneakers
✔️ I’ll handle pickup (porch pickup available!)
✔️ GotSneakers will recycle & repurpose them
✔️ Funds go directly toward my marathon fundraising goal
👟 WHAT TO DONATE • Running shoes, athletic sneakers • Any brand, any size • Gently used only (no muddy or damaged pairs)
🏡 EASY PORCH PICKUP
📱 Text me or message me to schedule
📦 Leave your sneakers on your porch
🙌 I’ll take care of the rest!
BONUS!
Everyone who donates will be entered into a raffle to win a new pair of sneakers ($100 value) 👀
❤️ WHY THIS MATTERS
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability—but it’s often preventable and treatable with awareness.
Every pair of sneakers you donate helps: • Fund education programs • Support survivors • Save lives
🏃♀️ MY GOAL
I’m aiming to raise $6500 for Tedy’s Team as I train for 26.2 miles through NYC.
Your old sneakers = real impact
🙌 LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER
Clean out your closet. Make space. Make a difference.
Text me today for pickup!
#charityrunner
#tedysteam
#nycmarathon
#StrokeAwareness
#FightStroke
#StrokeSurvivor
#FASTSigns
#HeartAndBrainHealth
#StrongerTogether
#gotsneakers
#cleanoutyourclosets
Boston @toughruck 2026 💛🇺🇸
To my incredible team — Operation Bacon and Body Glide — thank you for trusting me to be your captain. That means more to me than you know. But the truth is… this was never about one person.
We did this — together.
Because of this team, we raised an unbelievable $48,139.32, contributing to a total of $1,489,510 for this incredible organization. And somehow… we became the #2 top fundraising team.
That’s not luck. That’s heart. That’s commitment. That’s every single one of you showing up.
Blisters. Chafing. Sore muscles. Long miles.
And yet — all of that is nothing compared to the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and their families. That’s why we ruck.
To everyone who donated, supported, shared, and cheered us on — thank you. You are part of this mission.
I am so proud of this team. So grateful. And already inspired for what we’ll do next. Speaking of….registration usually opens on Veteran’s Day and we ruck on the Sunday before Marathon Monday!!
*some photos shared were captured by the amazing Tough Ruck photographers.
26.2 for the Fallen. Always. 🇺🇸
#toughruck #26point2ForTheFallen #bostonstrong💙💛 #goldstarfamilies @bostonmarathon@toughruck
They say if you’ve never felt inspired, go watch a marathon. Every runner on that course has put in the work—logging miles through cold, dark winter days—and many of them are amazing charity runners that have raised thousands of dollars and earned their place at the starting line in Boston.
I feel incredibly lucky to be part of it as a Boston Marathon volunteer. This race has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—I’ve been going since I was a kid—and it never stops inspiring me. #bostonmarathonvolunteer #bostonmarathonrunner
I’m so proud of this kid! On Friday night, I asked Wes (10yo) if he wanted to run a 5 mile race…without hesitation, he said “Sure”. @the_team_hoyt_taper Saturday morning rolled around and he was having buyers remorse! It was an adventure getting to the starting line due to road closures and dogs on the loose….we were the last of the 5 milers to head out! An incredible time of 56:37…I was not ready to run an 11:16 pace with my 20lb rucksack but we brought the tunes and brought home another medal. @teamhoytofficial #teamhoyt #yesyoucan @toughruck #toughruck
We are off to a great start!!! GotSneakers has 5 full bags heading their way. Thank you to everyone who has given their sneakers a chance at a second life!! I am still collecting your gently used (nothing muddy please) to help raise funds to support Tedy's Team for the 2026 NYC Marathon!!
Boston @toughruck : Operation Bacon and Body Glide successfully navigated the Boston Marathon Course yesterday, completing 21 miles and ending on the notorious Heartbreak Hill. This marked our final long Ruck before the main event on April 19th. The support tables set up by various charities and businesses were impressive. In fact, the experience felt a little bit like Halloween, with @angezi trick or treating the entire way. #tapertown #bostontoughruck #26point2 #fallenheroes
If anyone is looking to support this incredible team, there are a few members who still need to reach their fundraising goal.
/Race/96803/Donate/fj3GJGCy7P4LVCO2
Local-ish (massachusetts) Friends: I’m collecting your gently loved sneakers (nothing muddy, please!) to help raise money for Tedy’s Team as I prepare to run the NYC Marathon this November. 👟
Through GotSneakers, your donated shoes will be recycled and repurposed—keeping them out of landfills while supporting an amazing cause. It’s an easy way to do some spring cleaning and free up space in your closet!
As a thank-you, everyone who donates will be entered into a r-a-f-f-l-e to win a brand new pair of sneakers (up to $100 value). Shoot me a message and we can meet up! @gotsneakersusa@tedysteam@nycmarathon
My body is sore but my spirits are high! 19 miles on the Boston Marathon Course with a few Tough Ruck teammates. It was windy and cold at the end but at least we dodged the rain!!! shout out to the teammates that weren’t able to join us and spouses holding down the fort while we were getting our steps in. @teambaa@bostonmarathon@toughruck
This winter has been brutal for Spring Marathon Training!! I spent a few hours on the treadmill yesterday for 13.1 miles and then another 15.3 miles outside today. We took a slippery tour of the Medway Hills. We saw tons of Turkeys….as in about 30! Great Music, Great Company and never forgetting our “Why”.
Thank you for supporting me and our team….you all help lift the financial burden for the families of our fallen First Responders and Military Heroes.
I have met my fundraising goal, but if you would like to support another teammate, that would be amazing!!! ❤️🤍💙
/Race/96803/Donate/fj3GJGCy7P4LVCO2
