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John Maynard's avatar

Hi Terrell, In 2002, when i was one week out from running my first marathon, I was involved in a serious car accident that left me in a coma and with broken bones, a collapsed lung, a strained knee, and a traumatic brain injury. One year later, I ran that marathon. But it wasn't the running that changed my life. It was a new mindset.

If you're interested, I'd be happy to share more.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Hi John! Can you reply back with your email address? I'll send you the questions there. Thanks!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

John, I'd definitely love to hear more -- can you email me back (or, email me at terrell@thehalfmarathoner.com) and we'll go from there? Thanks!

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Fr. Cathie Caimano's avatar

I love telling stories, and especially my running story. Very glad to talk more! And thank you for doing this.

I like to say that I *hate* exercise! But I love running. I'm just lucky it's healthy :).

Running has always seemed to have more to do with my spiritual life than with my physical fitness. So much so that I'm working on something right now called 'a gym for your soul'.

and I've always just known I was a runner. It took me a long time to run consistently because I had to work through all the ways I didn't actually believe I was an athlete, or a 'good' runner. But putting one foot in front of the other, over and over again, has always just had a way of releasing something inside me. It brings me joy.

Some things can only be learned between my shoes and the road.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Hi Cathie! Can you reply back with your email address? I'll send you the questions there. Thanks!

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David Weinstock's avatar

Not tall enough to play basketball, not strong enough to play baseball or football, mediocre tennis player, squash to me is a vegetable, cycling I leave to the experts. BUT, 5Ks, 10Ks, halves … they’re some place where you can share stories with fellow runners.

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Nilima Srikantha's avatar

I think my stories go on forever. . . depends on how far you want to go back tho they aren't all mine. it's family history that's been passed on. :)

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

You KNOW I want to hear them, Nilima!! :)

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Diana M. Wilson's avatar

Love this direction! I'm unfortunately, not that interesting...the other thing is that I wanted to thank you for the information you shared on Seth Harwood. I LOVE his site which is so clear wrt services and costs. Thanks for sharing that information along with your personal experience working with Seth.

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Takeachanse's avatar

I think we all have a story. Please share.....

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Hi Diana! Can you reply back with your email address? I'll send you the questions there. Thanks!

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KENNETH MORRISON's avatar

I am interested. I have been running for 50 years (played hockey of and on until I was 73. Had a medical problem a couple of years ago - my doctor believed my physical condition from running saved my life.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Kenneth! That's exactly what I'd love to dive into -- can you reply back with your email address, and we can go from there? Thanks in advance! 🙌

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KENNETH MORRISON's avatar

icemorrisoncomcast.net

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Would that be icemorrison@comcast.net?

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KENNETH MORRISON's avatar

yes it is - sorry about the typo!

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Kris Hodgson-Bright's avatar

I’m totally interested. Happy to chat with you about my running journey!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Kris! Can you reply back, or email me at terrell@thehalfmarathoner.com, and we'll go from there? Thanks!

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Seth Harwood's avatar

hey! Thanks much! I'm way late to the party - crazy times - but I love this: your post, remembrances of our work together, a plug. So awesome!

Great work! How are the stories coming / coming in?

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Renee's avatar

I will share...I love reading other people's running stories and I'm excited to read them as you post!

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Takeachanse's avatar

So cool, I try to apply the phrase: it’s slowing down, being in the moment and taking your time that connects. To my running, life, parenting, etc. Thanks so much!!!

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Erinn C's avatar

love this idea and always interested to hear others journeys- i’m in for the question list 🏃🏻‍♀️

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Erinn!! I'm so glad to hear that. Can you email me back with your email address, and we'll go from there? Thanks! 🙌

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Corrina T.'s avatar

I don’t know how interesting my story is, but I’m in. 👍🏼 Either a list of questions or an interview is fine with me. 😊

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Corrina! Can you send me your email address, either by replying back to this or by emailing me at terrell@thehalfmarathoner.com? Thanks!

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Corrina T.'s avatar

Sorry! Just saw this! corrinalterrygmail.com

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Blue's avatar

I’m in question list would be good ❤️

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Hi Blue! Can you reply back with your email address? I'll send you the questions there. Thanks!

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Blue's avatar

Shavora6@yahoo.com

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Will do, Blue! Can you email me by replying back to this, or email me at terrell@thehalfmarathoner.com? Thanks!

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Stephanie Freeman's avatar

Hey Terrell, if you are still up for more stories, I'm happy to share mine. It involves heartache, drama, triumph, boringness, and a look towards the future :)

Also I am going to email you because I have question for you about training. Thanks!

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Henriette Lazaridis's avatar

Looking forward to seeing these stories!

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Susanna Musser's avatar

I would love to participate in this project. I have a story.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Hi Susanna! Can you reply back with your email address? I'll send you the questions there. Thanks!

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David Weinstock's avatar

Life story? Do you have a spare year? I’d be happy to share my story. It has ebbs and flows like so many other folks.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Hi Dave! Can you reply back with your email address? I'll send you the questions there. Thanks!

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