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FunRun08
FunRun08 Posts: 203 Member
edited November 9 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm not sure if you have heard this story, but a runner was killed in January, while on a run. There is a virtual run in her honor this weekend. No money required, just print off a bib and run in her memory. The link below is a blog that I follow that has more info and the bibs if you are interested.

http://www.shutupandrun.net/2012/01/virtual-run-for-sherry-arnold-february.html

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  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I'm not sure if you have heard this story, but a runner was killed in January, while on a run. There is a virtual run in her honor this weekend. No money required, just print off a bib and run in her memory. The link below is a blog that I follow that has more info and the bibs if you are interested.

    http://www.shutupandrun.net/2012/01/virtual-run-for-sherry-arnold-february.html

    I am at work on Saturday morning, but what I intend to do is to do the run as soon as I get home. I start at 3.45am so it may even work out that I will be able to get home and run at 9am anyway.

    Very, very sad case, heartbreaking actually.
  • conchita962
    conchita962 Posts: 327 Member
    I'm in.
  • k8bugz
    k8bugz Posts: 64 Member
    as SUAR says, "lets make the earth move!!!!"
  • run4yourlife
    run4yourlife Posts: 379 Member
    Very sad, and as a woman and a runner, it hits close to home. It could happen to anyone.
    I'm in on Saturday.
  • Mandykinz2008
    Mandykinz2008 Posts: 292 Member
    As a runner and someone who taught for 4 years..I'm in..will be 10am here in San Antonio.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Thank you so much for posting this-- I'd read of the story when her shoe was first found, but hadn't heard any more-- this is horrible.

    I'm in Saturday-- representing Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
  • kimbly71
    kimbly71 Posts: 188
    This is so very sad. It is no wonder why I will not run alone in the dark.

    Just printed my bib. "See" you all at 9 am on Saturday.
  • Lollyvoddy
    Lollyvoddy Posts: 194 Member
    I'm a kiwi, so my Saturday will be your Friday, but I'm in. So tragic.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    I'm in.

    I, too, have run in the dark. As a teacher, you have to fit runs in when you can.

    Godspeed to all the broken hearts over this heartless and tragic event.
  • Scoobiesnax
    Scoobiesnax Posts: 148 Member
    I have a long run planned for Saturday morning, you can count me in for this as well...
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I've also been hesitant to go running when it's dark, although something like this can, and has, happened in broad daylight. I'm in on Saturday. I hope they find her body soon so her family can start the healing process.
  • tigerbluefly
    tigerbluefly Posts: 257 Member
    Count me in!
  • CallmeSbo
    CallmeSbo Posts: 611 Member
    Count me in. Will represent SA. Very sad indeed.
  • Leslye125
    Leslye125 Posts: 242 Member
    I'm in, I have a long run planned for Saturday morning. I will post this link on my profile as well as on my facebook page.
  • tishaloses
    tishaloses Posts: 234 Member
    I have a 5k that morning I will pin her bib with my race bib!!
  • ryno0618
    ryno0618 Posts: 361
    LSR Saturday morning. Will dedicate it in Sherry's honor.
    Tragic story.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    I'm in.
  • nuttyfamily
    nuttyfamily Posts: 3,394 Member
    I'm in and this blogger actually lives in my town..met her once.

    Very sad story!
  • FunRun08
    FunRun08 Posts: 203 Member
    I'm really glad to see so many responding to this, I live out in the country and this is a huge fear for me. Run safe everyone.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    I spread the word on my facebook-- I have two friends joining me-- one in Ohio, one in Baltimore-- this touches us all-- thank you again for sharing this.
  • FunRun08
    FunRun08 Posts: 203 Member
    Shameless Bump to get as many people on board as possible.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Nothing shameless about it at all--

    Actually, I was thinking of this the other day-- I'm wondering how many of you run with earplugs in and music playing? I'm wondering if Sherry did? My daughter used to have her earplugs in around the house, and would never hear anything we said to her. So when she'd go running, I'd totally freak out about her safety. "How can you hear if someone's coming up behind you, or if a car's coming if your music is blaring?" She'd blow me off. (we've since instituted a no-ear-plugs-in-the-house policy-- I'm NOT going to pull those things out of your ears to get you to hear me...)

    But in the aftermath of this tragedy, I'm wondering about the earplugs and iPod world we're living in. Did Sherry have any inkling that trouble was upon her? Did she hear someone coming up behind her, or was it a total surprise? Would you all hear? Can you hear cars or other runners, et cetera?

    I'm certainly not trying to start any controversy, just wondering about music while you run and the safety of it.

    Ladies, please make sure you're aware of your surroundings-- sights AND sounds when you're running alone.

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  • FunRun08
    FunRun08 Posts: 203 Member
    Im going to keep bumping this today, I think it is a great way to remember someone...

    Yes I run with headphones, the other day I was making a new playlist for a class I teach, I had my headphones on at my computer, that way I could get the feel of the music without bothering anyone. The phone rang 4 feet behind me, my husband is sitting on the couch waving at me... I pull out the headphones- What? Didn't you hear the phone? His next response- I hope you don't run with those things in....

    Yeah be safe out there.
  • mlachance9
    mlachance9 Posts: 49 Member
    I heard about this from Another Mother Runner (aka Run Like A Mother) and I plan on running my long run, 10 miles. I have to run earlier though due to family commitments.
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