Tuesday, April 17, 2012

#FindYourStrong Saucony Event (LOTS of pictures!)

The amazing FFA Dorothy Beal gave us all the heads up about an amazing event in Boston on Friday.  It is hard to put into words what this event meant to me and I probably will spend the rest of the week trying to do just that.  It came at a perfect time for me in my life!  A HUGE thanks to Dorothy for the information and Saucony for hosting such an awesome event!!
I brought along my BRF Jill since I knew she would love it as much as me!  We took the T from Malden and got to Cyclorama WAY early so we headed to a cute restaurant next door called Sibling Rivalry for drinks (Jill not me) and a bite to eat.

Inside the event Saucony had lined the walls with people's "strong".  Seriously...I was chocked up just roaming the pictures and tweets.  As the years go by I realize just how much running is a part of me.  This was just the beginning of an inspiring night!






The speakers were no less than inspiring as well!!  First up was:
Luis Escobar
He was there to talk about memories of Micah True and to share his message of Running Free.  It was a moving time since Micah was such a huge part of the Saucony and running family.  
Mark Herzlich
Former BC football player who was diagnosed with bone cancer in his Junior year at BC.  He talked about "never accepting defeat" and how he ran out on the field at BC his senior year after beating cancer in his leg.  He went on to play for a certain NFL team that we New Englanders don't think too highly of (NY Giants).  The message that stuck with me from him was doing all it takes to get back to who you know you are.  He is a football player and he wasn't going to let cancer take that away from him.
Karen Smyers
A world champion triathlete from Lincoln, Massachusetts who persevered through numerous injuries and thyroid cancer.  Her message of persevering and positive thinking was an inspiration to dig down during those tough miles...tough days and be the champion you know you are.
"Boston" Bill Rodgers
I learned so much about this local running legend.  Like how many times he DID NOT finish Boston.  It made my DNF from this Winter not seem so bad.  His quirky stories had you laughing and connecting with him!  His big message...You can ALWAYS have a comeback!  I'm banking on that one Bill...after baby comeback!

After we mingled and were able to connect with some of my AMAZING fellow FFAs and friends!  It was so great to talk with these ladies in person!!  More to come on this awesome event!  They should have these at least once a month!!

18 comments:

  1. What an awesome opportunity, Nancy! Sounds like such a great event... I wish I could have been there and heard all the speakers. I know what you mean about realizing more and more how much running has become part of your identity. You will definitely have that post baby comeback! :)

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  2. what an awesome experience!!! wow! i am loving your pictures...i seriously cant even imagine how incredible this was!

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  3. what a blast!
    Loving all the photos.
    What a great event!!

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  4. I'm bummed I wasn't able to attend the event! What great motivation to run strong!

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  5. Looks like a fantastic event! Thanks for the share. Dorothy rocks and good luck on your journey...

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  6. That sounds like an AMAZING experience! The photos that you posted are great. Thanks for sharing! I feel a little teary eyed from reading this. :o)

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  7. I was there with my mom and it was so inspirational! I'm pregnant too! 16 weeks, with all the inspiration I feel like I'm chomping at the bit to get back to training for a race:) are you still running while pregnant. How far along are you?

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  8. Looks like a fabulous event, and so inspiring with all of the Strong Messaging!

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  9. Looks like such a great event! I'm so bummed I was not able to make it! Glad you had a good time!

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  10. "You can always have a come back" -- love this!

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  11. This looks like such a great time! I love the "you can always have a come back". EXACTLY what I'm working for right now. : )

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  12. That looks like a lot of fun! (and I like your shirt!) I can't wait until they have one of those in my neck of the woods. It looks so inspiring and it would be nice to meet a few of the fitfluential girls!

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  13. The event looks awesome and so inspiring!!!!

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  14. What an amazing event! I would have loved to hear those speakers.

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  15. This looks like such a great event! I was so bummed that I couldn't be in Boston that weekend! Thanks for the awesome pictures and recap =)

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  16. That sounds like such an amazing event!

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