Meaghan Runs

Dear NYC Marathon:

Thank you. Thank you for being the hardest race I’ve ever run. Thank you for pushing me to be better. Thank you for showing me the best sides of humanity. Thank you for your support. Thank you for the vibes, the music, the snacks and the tears. Thank you for the inspiration.

This will always be my favorite marathon, and yet again where I set a new PR. 18 minutes is huge and I have the energy of the race and the support of my people to thank for it. Yes I did the training, yes I did the work. But having people texting me all day sending me good vibes made my heart so happy. Connor supported me this whole weekend and race in a way I’ve never been supported before and I’m convinced my happiness has contributed to this race result.

Raising money for charity wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. I’m proud to have run for Team for Kids! I did some math and over the last 10 years I have raised almost $35k for charities while running, it’s how I got into running in the first place!

I am so grateful for Sunday and everyone who helped get me there! Now I truly cannot wait for an “off season” for a bit to just vibe and enjoy running for me again!!
💙🩷🧡💙🩷🧡💙🩷🧡💙🩷🧡💙🩷🧡💙🩷🧡

(I’m sure this isn’t my last post about the marathon 😝)

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🗣️ YA GIRL GOT A SHINY 18 MINUTE MARATHON PR!!!

I don’t even have the words for how amazing of a day this was! The vibes of this race and this city are unmatched 🗽

Hearing my name called by strangers, seeing Connor twice and having him texting me throughout the race, seeing Jason, getting texts all day from family and friends, and having the Brady Family finding me after the finish I feel so loved and supported! 🍎

This was both the strongest I’ve ever felt during a marathon and also the worst I’ve felt! My legs are absolutely trashed! At mile 23/24 I was pushed out of the way by someone trying to get to a water station and ate s**t, which lead to my legs cramping up pretty bad. But we rallied and made it to the finish! 🚕

This year was so special getting to fundraiser over $4k for charity and experiencing events as an “influencer” truly an experience I’ll never forget!!
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And now I’m going to bed!!

It all comes down to tomorrow!! 17 weeks of training, of sacrificing, of pain and of joy! Tomorrow is the icing on the cake! The big party celebrating all the work we’ve put in!!

I’m eternally grateful for the community of family and friends, both at home and online that have been cheering me on and who donated to my fundraising efforts for Team for Kids ! Raising money isn’t easy, but it makes running this race even more special!

I can’t wait to party through my favorite city on earth with 60k of my friends!! If you see me on the course, scream my name!! good luck and good night!!

What a jam packed first day in NYC!

Got in late last night for the HOKA Fly Station opening, the first event I’ve ever been invited to! I had a blast and got a sick pair of shoes too!!

Today I got to check out the BUBS USA VIP hour! We got our aura’s read and some excellent candy! And I finally got to meet up with Brandy Talamoni in person after years of following each other!

Next up was Brooks Running Hyperion House to visit Dana Lewis and try out some siiick shoes!!

Then we walked up to the Javits Center for bib pickup and all the expo activities!!

Finally (after 12+ miles of walking 😅) we went to dinner and had one of the best meals I’ve had in quite some time!! A carb HATES to see me coming!!

This has been such a whirlwind day! I love this city so much! I’ve been smiling from ear to ear since last night and having Connor by my side helping me with photos/content and just being game for anything has been a true joy!

Now if you see me walking around tomorrow tell me to go sit down! TWO MORE SLEEPS TIL WE RUN THE BIG ONE!!!

💙🩷🧡🍎🗽🤩🌃🚕