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Location:

Rantoul,IL,

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

1/2 marathon 1:43:09--Illinois Marathon, April 2013

10K: 46:50--Safe Kids Run in Crystal Lake Park, April 2010

5K: 22:07--Jingle Bell Run, December 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Do another marathon AFTER GOOD TRAINING

1/2 marathon in 1:41 or under

Break Burt's 5K PR by 1 second

10K in 46:00 or under

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep encouraging my family in their development of a healthy lifestyle

God willing, I will run until the end.

Personal:

I run with God. I use my running time to contemplate, to pray and to listen for His call. I'm married to a non-runner, but a supportive one, and we have four children.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Iso Lifetime Miles:						133.20

Sun, Apr 18, 2010

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
17.00	0.00	17.00

Luke's battled ended on Friday night, a little before 9. Even though you are never prepared for the death of a 10 year old, most of us had at least a little time to arrive at acceptance of it. Since then, we have been grieving the only way we know how: together.

Thank you for your kind words and your prayers. Please continue to pray for those who love him.

In running news: 17 miles is a long time. The last 2 miles was the hardest.

Omni 8 #3 Miles: 17.00

Comments

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 08:16:30 from 72.205.231.223

My condolences Tracy, and big internet hugs. I'll be praying.

From Michelle on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 09:55:47 from 97.122.175.87

I am sorry to hear about Luke. At least he is no longer in pain. 17 miles is a long time, longer then I have even ran, good job.

From SlowJoe on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 10:59:12 from 131.59.200.80

Sorry to hear that, what an unfair deal. Wishing you peace...

That HM next month will seem like a sprint to you after 17, nice job.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 12:21:15 from 24.8.167.243

I'm so sorry that Luke didn't make it. He is definitely in a better place, but it is hard for those who are left behind. I hope they find some comfort and that your great big long run was therapeutic for you. ((Hugs))

From CookieLegs on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 16:32:10 from 155.101.152.105

I'm so sorry about Luke - it's so hard losing someone at such a young age. I agree with Carolyn about it being hardest now for those left behind. Will be thinking about Luke's family and friends.

17 Miles - that sounds definitely challenging!!! Did you do any fueling on the way? Way to go (literally!) :)

From Tracy on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 16:46:55 from 209.175.177.37

I did not refuel, other than one drink at 8 miles and 12 miles. That may have been why the last 2 miles were too hard.

I stop off at the house at a set time because I hate carrying stuff with me, but I decided to just run all the way through, knowing that if I stopped, I probably wouldn't start again.

From april27 on Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 18:04:46 from 99.188.251.180

I'm so sorry about Luke and getting to this so late in the week. :(

Glad to see your ran 17 I'm sure your grief helped you to power through. Luke is painfree now.

From Stacy on Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:30:06 from 97.114.160.159

Tracy, so sorry about Luke. These young little cancer patients teach us so much and they are so strong. Our school district is small and last June we lost one of our little 2nd graders to a brain tumor. Morgan fought so hard for a year and touched so many lives. The community and school felt the loss so deeply. She was quite the little artist and used her drawings to raise alot of money for cancer research. Her family has continued to have fundraisers to keep Morgan's ministry alive. In fact they are having a 5K this weekend. I will continue to lift Luke's family in prayer.

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