Get to the Race!! MudRun 2024 *BIG GOALS*

Jewel Miller Start Date: May 20, 2024 - End Date: Aug 10, 2024
  • Chicago, IL, United States of America

My Travel Story

by: Jewel Miller Start Date: May 20, 2024 - End Date: Aug 10, 2024
September 2022, I made a decision to radically change and improve my health and wellness as I approach my 50th birthday (10/2025).  I am determined to spend what's left of my life by loving & treating myself better than I have in the past. It has been hard work but well worth it & I'm excited for what lies ahead!  I've made some new great fitness and health journey friends as I travel this new path in life and seek to keep doing the hard things! 

Along the way I've discovered a love for timed walk/runs - quite the shocker. My very first event was April 2023 and I walked the entire 10K race with the goal of not quitting - I finished dead last and was delighted to do so. When I took on that event again this year my goal was to not finish last and to run more than I walked - I finished right in the middle!  In addition to those two annual festival races with my daughter, I have participated in a local color run, a Christmas trail run with my dog, an American Heart Assoc HeartWalk and a few virtual events - and a 4 mile rugged trail in Sedona, Arizona with my brother just for fun.  I will be walk/running a Father's Day Memorial run next month in New Orleans in memory of my Dad who lost his fight to lung cancer 13 years ago and in honor of my Bonus Dad currently battling prostate cancer.   This all may not seem like much to many, but from where I've come, it's tremendous accomplishments!

In advance of my first grandchild being born right before my birthday this year, I've set a big goal for myself to participate in a MudGirl Run 3-mile 17+ obstacle race in Chicago (I live in Louisiana and this event isn't happening near me).  I've purchased my entry ticket on faith in myself and with my trainer/workout group I am preparing myself for this big goal in the coming months - just 85 days.  In addition to the obstacles I'll face on race day, I have the obstacle of funding my travel and brief accommodations for the trip.  I'm seeking contributions to cover airfare to/from, 2 nights stay & car rental which I approximate to be $900-1000 as well as some trainer / event expenses leading up to the Chicago MudRun (listed as program fees).  Any amounts raised more than what's needed for this trip will be used for future race/run events through my membership with New Orleans Track Club (NOTC).

Thank you in support for your time, consideration and contribution!

I've come too far to only come this far.
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  • Chicago, IL, United States of America

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  • GreekFest Race DONE! Slow Runners UNITE!

    GreekFest Race DONE! Slow runners UNITE!
    Saturday I accomplished my goal of finishing the Greek Fest 5K in under 60 minutes and to run more than I walked. I checked both those boxes AND I physically felt incredible the rest of the (very busy) day and next day. I remember my 1st few timed events and I felt like I'd ran a marathon distance and my body suffered through recovery.
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  • Get Dirty At The Spillway Classic Trail Run In July

    Get Dirty at the Spillway Classic Trail Run in July
    I'll practice getting down and dirty a month out from the big Chicago MudGirl Run by participating in this super fun 37th annual Spillway Classic in Norco (New Orleans adjacent) on July 14th! I'm SUPER excited for this one!
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