Race Shirt Tuesday

I love the idea to run the silent miles. My warmup and cooldown today at practice will be done in silence.

Thanks for posting this- I will be wearing a race shirt today

The article about restoring faith is amazing. I read it last night and was crying. So touching.
I am running today to honor the marathon and everyone who was involved and everyone who helped.

Thank you for sharing some if the positives that came from the negative. I am wearing a race shirt today.

I didn’t hear about the race shirt thing this morning and I’m already at work. But, I will change as soon as I can (either at lunch or as soon as I get home). Thank you for posting some positive thoughts today!

My friends and I have a half marathon this upcoming Sunday. We plan on running it in honor of the Boston marathon and all those affected. We are going to make some ribbons with blue and yellow to wear in honor.

My heart breaks for everyone involved. I will be wearing a blue shirt today to work out. Prayers for Boston.

http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-explosion-how-you-can-help?cmpid=tp-ptnr-kriscarr
A list of how you can help.
I will be wearing a race t today. We are all family of runners and brought even closer by blogs. Prayers for Boston.

I am a Boston native (and runner) and avid fan of the Boston Marathon. I have watched it every year. In fact, I was standing where the first bomb went off a mere 1 1/2 hr prior to the explosion and was 500ft away from the second explosion. It was not a pretty scene. I am also a physician at Tufts and ran to the hospital to assist. I just want to say thank you all! More importantly, I came home at midnight last night and my solace in the face of shock and anger came from reading this blog. Runners we are strong and resilient. Lets please stand together and not let cruelty overtake us.

I think this is a great idea to show solidarity. I live right outside of Boston, and have my whole life (except for college). I never thought there would be an attack like this at home.

So sad. I can’t wear a race shirt to work, but I will be wearing it tonight!

I’m wearing my Bath Half marathon top from last year in the office today. It was the toughest race, mentally, that I’ve ever run, so I thought it was fitting.

I was a solemn morning run today but I am wearing my Ogden Marathon shirt today in support of the running community. It’s amazing how much love and support is being shown by runners from all over. It is inspiring and I can’t wait to run my marathon next month to see the crowds and show of support

I’m wearing a race shirt today

We were watching the race at school as one of our teachers was running the race – she crossed about 30 minutes before. Since I happened to be on twitter, I was the first to realize what happened, ran to the office and checked to see if M texted back yet (she was with her entire family) – she is ok. I had to hold a track practice 15 minutes later and I was almost silent for the entire practice – my mind was elsewhere.

I think this is a wonderful idea for bringing the running community together, and to show the world what a tight community we are. I’m wearing my 2010 Boston Marathon shirt today.

I’m new to running. I will be doing my second 5k on Saturday. I’m getting a few (5) shirts made that say “Running for Boston” with the words in yellow and blue. I just want to show my support. I know I’m new to running but I hate to think of all the hard work all those wonderful people put in to that marathon just to have it torn down. I have so much respect for marathoners, and even more so now. I’m going to run my heart out Saturday in honor of them!

wearing my race shirt in the office today and observing the 2.62 silent miles tonight. Being in the city yesterday on what is such a positive day for Boston was so scary. This attack is so personal to me as a Bostonian and a runner. There are just no words but our city and the running community are going to rise up…we are strong

This morning I dropped my girls off at daycare and went for a run. I was fueled by anger and sadness and a profound sense of loss. I flew through those first few miles, on the verge of tears, thinking about what happened yesterday and thinking about my fellow Hokies who were lost on this day in 2007. But, as I slowed down for the last few miles, I started to breathe deeper, to look around and appreciate the beautiful spring day, to feel grateful for all of the good things in my life.

Running is cathartic; just as we sweat out the impurities in our body, running helps us cleanse our minds. I ran today because I still can. I ran for the eight-year-old boy who never will. And, as I saw other runners out on this beautiful day, I felt a sense of hope.

Yes, I’m still angry and sad about what happened yesterday. But I know that love is stronger than violence. I know that all of the runners around the world will join together to honor yesterday’s victims. Let’s stay the course together and show the world what we run for.

Today I’m wearing my race shirt from my first marathon. And you can count on seeing me cross the finish line at Boston some day!

That google doc showing people offering up their homes made me cry and cry. Especially the ones that said things like “two friendly dogs that would love to give you some comfort” or “air mattress and seperate bathroom available. I am a good cook”. We should focus on the good in humanity right now. Revel in the shine of our Nation’s kindness and compassion, while taking all glory and attention away from the cowards that committed this heinous act.

I’m at work today so I can’t wear a race shirt but I have a necklace with small ‘run’, 13.1 and 26.2 charms on it that I am wearing today to show my support.

I have a busy day, but I am really hoping that I can get in at least 2.62 miles.

I’m a strong believer in the power of prayer so I did a prayer run last night. Just 3 miles of prayer for those in Boston. I usually use music but even left that at home so my attention could be fully devoted to praying for those affected by the explosion; evil will not prevail. Thanks for this post.

As always your posts are so inspiring. I am wearing my most memorable race t shirt today at work. I am thinking of the families, friends, community as a whole (both running and non). This was not a personal attack on runners it was an attack on many different communities, but how they have all come together is simply incredible.

Great idea for the silent 2.62 miles. I know I will participate with one of my race day shirts.

The first explosion was near the corner where my boyfriend works and happened as I was on my way to hang out and wait for him to get off work. I cannot even explain what I felt then or when he texted me to stay away as police had them hunker down where they were. Fortunately, within 10 minutes of that conversation he was able to leave and come meet me, completely safe.

But, in all of this, I think the important thing is to focus on the people that went to help, the victims fighting to overcome this and to not let the fear in and do what we can to help. I wanted to thank you for your posts today and yesterday that really focused on those elements. That’s what I feel everyone here needs and that’s what we’re thinking about and focusing on today.

Wearing my blue and yellow Big Sur race shirt. Ran this morning and will run again this afternoon. My heart goes out to all the people there. The volunteers, the spectators, the firends and family waiting to see their loved ones cross that line. My heart is heavy with sadness, but is lifted by the amazing love from the community helping those in need, rushing towards the fallen.

I can’t wear a race shirt at work but I’m wearing my running shoes, even if they are hidden under my desk and I’ll be wearing a race shirt when I run tonight. I don’t know what’s more overwhelming from this event, the tragedy or the out pouring of support. Both make me want to cry

Ran Vienna (half only!) on April 14th. Wearing the shirt now.

I’m donating blood. Because that’s all I can do. Our running store hosted a 5am run this morning. And it was nice. Because when things don’t make sense, we run

Ran 5 miles this a.m. and wearing my Twin Cities Marathon T-shirt in support.

As someone who reads many running blogs (and is a beginner runner myself!) I have always wondered why bloggers don’t mention the medical staff that is at races. Maybe it is because they haven’t needed to seek medical attention, but as a student nurse who has worked in numerous medical tents at races, I find the medical help can sometimes be overlooked. A lot of hard work goes into volunteering at a medical tent for a race and I am beyond thankful for all of the medical personnel that was there in Boston yesterday. They are all heroes who selflessly give to help others.

Thanks for posting such great articles.
I linked this post on my blog!
My running group also is doing something like the silent run.
Either we run 26.2 mins, 2.62 miles, or go for the full 26.2
They gave us bibs to print and wear as well!
You can see them below.
http://thecoilybombshell.blogspot.com/2013/04/we-are-strong-we-are-united-we-will-not.html
I love how we as runners have come together.
We are a force to be reckon with.

I feel like it was a small gesture, but I wore a blue race t-shirt during my run today. I also prayed for Boston while I ran.

Today is also the sixth anniversary of the shootings at Virginia Tech, which is also hard. When that happened, one of the people to speak on campus in the aftermath was President Bush. He told us “people you don’t even know are praying for you.” I don’t know why this was so comforting, but it was.

So anyone who was affected by Boston yesterday, just know that people who you don’t even know are praying for you and sending healing thoughts your way.

I’m completely devastated by this. Waiting for my little one to wake from her nap so we can go on out silent run.

I wore my race shirt from the 2012 Chicago Marathon today even though my normal attire is business professional. No one said a word against my fashion choice for the day.

Thank you for The great collection of stories that restore your faith in human-kind in the wake of such a senseless tragedy. Well done and I’m glad you and your family are safe.

I ran a silent 4.09 miles today in honor of the bombing at thr 4hr 9 minute mark. And I wore navy and yellow!