Teresa M.'s Profile

February 2014, Jay Simpson collapsed (with no contact) on the Purdue basketball court and was forced to retire his basketball shoes after being diagnosed with HCM. One month later, Ryan Fisher, a 4.0 17 year... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2014 at Elumandme

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Good Friday....redefined!

40 days * 200 stairs = 8,000 steps, a new habit, and some hot-diggity-dog quads!! At the beginning of Lent season I wondered how this goal of taking the steps (instead of the elevator) to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2014 at Elumandme

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Meb.My.Running.Jam

"Winning in life doesn't happen when you overcome one thing - do or die. It's persevering, knowing that difficulties are bumps in the road, not the end of the world. It’s continuing to do the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2014 at Elumandme

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Not on my watch

“One of America’s Top 4 Hospitals and for the 19th consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic’s heart program has ranked as the BEST in the nation.......” This is why I travel every year to Cleveland Clinic for... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2014 at Elumandme

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Cleveland Clinic Fundraiser

Five years ago, May 2009, as my foot crossed the United States largest half marathon finish line (Indy Mini) my head began to pierce with intense pain. Uncontrollable pain. I couldn’t see. I couldn’t move.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2014 at Elumandme

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Never to 5k

A couple weeks ago my long time friend, Nerissa, posted on my Facebook wall that she was “running” her FIRST 5k this year. In fact, this April. My mouth fell open and I thought, No... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2014 at Elumandme

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2 month challenge Kick-Off

I’m too tired. I’m hungry. It’s too late. It’s too cold. “We all have a mantra....whether we realize it or not.” But is yours positive? Or negative? Think about what food you are fueling your... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2014 at Elumandme

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Diary of Change

There is an old saying that pops in my head when I hear the word, Goal. "Failure to plan, is planning to fail." If you don't make a plan then you are doomed. There is... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2014 at Elumandme

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1st Race of 2014

Little Rock, Arkansas. Half Marathon. What a Race!!! We stood in rain for 40 minutes before we crossed the starting line and then raced through miles 2-5-8 with almost no rain, lots of crazy wind... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2014 at Elumandme

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2 month challenge! Bring.It.On.

Alright friends, it’s the end of the month and we are ready to Kick off March with a 2 month challenge!! Lace up. Smile. Put your party pants on. Laugh. Take a selfie. And get... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2014 at Elumandme

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5 years ago......

Five years ago, May 2009, as my foot crossed the United States largest half marathon finish line (Indy Mini) my head began to pierce with intense pain. Uncontrollable pain. I couldn’t see. I couldn’t move.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2014 at Elumandme

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2013 Race Days (video)

“Some people call it a moment, I call it a life!” * San Francisco * Cincinnati * Dallas * Dublin * Philadelphia * McKinney * Detroit * That’s where we spent our 2013 Race Days.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2013 at Elumandme

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The Streets of Detroit & Mr. 13.1

Another fantastic show down in the streets of Detroit. Perfect 45 degree running temperatures along with the Sisters and Patrick.....what more could a runner ask for??? The picture on the left is the city of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2013 at Elumandme

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Make it Happen

I nailed 13.1 miles one week ago in Detroit but today I could barely lift the kicks for a simple 3.1 “back to the basic” treadmill miles..... At mile one I thought, "Okay, the calves... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2013 at Elumandme

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Detroit Free Press Marathon

There she is....our 13.1 miles of Race Day. Tomorrow. Sunday. October 20, 2013. We are tackling the "international" half marathon so the orange line on the left is our course. We start downtown Detroit, travel... Continue reading

Posted Oct 19, 2013 at Elumandme

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My First Triathlon

Soooooo, the skinny on my First Triathlon???? I completely choked 2 minutes into the open water swim. Uh, Oh! After 4 minutes I was waving the neighboring kayak race volunteer and had to decide (1)... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2013 at Elumandme

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Philly Perspective

One of the best parts of Race Day is the post race. All the smack about the course, the signs, the runners, and the cheerleaders. Did you see the old couple with the poster board... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2013 at Elumandme

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Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll

Three runners (of a sold out course) who are about to get their 13.1 on at the Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. September 15, 2013. WE GOT THIS! Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2013 at Elumandme

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Dublin Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

WE DID IT!!! We tackled our 2nd continent and another 13.1 miles. A big week of traveling the roads of Ireland but on foot, it would be all about Dublin. 5 - 6,000 runners would... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2013 at Elumandme

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27 bike miles

Not in a million years would I have guessed that at the age of 40 (yes, I turned the big 4-0 last month) I would be tackling 27 bike miles. But I am. And I... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2013 at Elumandme

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Ireland or Bust

One year ago, we called it. Ireland. Elumandme's long term goal. The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Dublin, Ireland. And now it's show time!! Getting pumped to not only ROCK Dublin, but to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2013 at Elumandme

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Bike

Captain obvious here, but riding a bike outside is a lot harder than riding a bike at the gym. Ba. Da. Bing! An hour and 45 minutes later, I completed my journey of riding to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2013 at Elumandme

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2013 Goal

At the flip of the year I made a goal to complete my 1st Triathlon. And today I finally committed to this goal.....Day 1 of training. It wasn't pretty. Or easy. But I did it.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2013 at Elumandme

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Merrell Down & Dirty 5k

Having watched Patrick complete the Tough Mudder last year I was a little nervous about signing up for the Down & Dirty mud run. While only a 5k, there were obstacles. Thirteen obstacles that involved... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2013 at Elumandme

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The Flying Pig Half Marathon

It's been 4 days since The Flying Pig Half Marathon and I believe my legs have finally thawed out. Walking around this week has been challenging. Going down steps? Yeah, it was more like tumbling... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Elumandme

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