Welcome to Between Miles!

​I started this blog for a couple of reasons. First, I realized how much I enjoy keeping a running journal - writing about my runs, how I felt, my pace, and whatever else came to mind. So, I figured I might as well make it public. I also tend to have a lot of opinions about running (Treadmills vs. Trails, NRC vs. Runna, etc.) and wanted a place to share them.

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Second, as I'm training for the NYC Marathon in partnership with Marathon Kids, I wanted a way to keep my lovely supporters and donors connected to the journey. You'll find fundraising updates throughout and can check out the "Updates" page to see how far I've raised and ran thus far. In case you want to help the cause, I've included the donation link here as well: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/alexiathomas

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My first post dives a little deeper into my running journey so you can get a sense of what kind of runner I am and what to expect from this blog. The second post discusses Marathon Kids, since the ultimate goal here is raise awareness for this incredible organization.

 

From there, you'll find my random pre- and post-run thoughts. If you're a runner, maybe some of this resonates with you. And if you're just here to follow along, I hope you enjoy my slightly chaotic reflections.