Can you imagine cycling 300 miles? As in THREE HUNDRED? As in pretty much the distance between D.C. and New York City! As in Sarah Stanely is INSANE! In a good way of course. ;)
If you don’t know Sarah she blogs at SarahStaneyInspired.com and is a cyclist, runner and fitness enthusiast. She’s making this 300 mile Celebration Ride to encourage children to adopt healthy eating and exercise habits.
I’ve followed Sarah on and off for awhile and have always been awed be her accomplishments. She not only runs marathons routinely but ULTRA Marathons. Those are 50 and 100 miles races. I was shocked that I was able to get my body to cover 26 miles. I can’t imagine how Sarah does it. It’s amazing what the human body is capable of doing when someone puts their mind to it.
I got a chance to meet up with Sarah 80 miles into her ride in White Marsh MD. Here we are this morning just before she headed back on the road….
She was super nice and we chatted about running and events. Speaking of, in the middle of the 300 miles ride she’ll be running the Rock N’ Roll half in Philly and she’ll be speaking at the Expo on Sunday. If you’re running the half or live in NY and want to see her finish. Let me know, I’m getting more details from her sponsor Nutrilite. In the mean time here is her schedule…
Thursday, Sept. 16
10 a.m. Appear at ING Run for Something Better Kids
MarathonFriday, Sept. 17
- 8:30 a.m. Hamilton Disston Elementary, 6801 Cottage St.
- 10 a.m. Francis Hopkinson Elementary School, 3001 L St. Philadelphia 19124
- 2 p.m. Speak at ING Rock N’ Roll Marathon Expo Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall C
1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, 19107Saturday, Sept. 18
12 p.m. Speak at ING Rock N’ Roll Marathon Expo and visit the Nutrilite Mobile Brand Experience at Rock N’ Roll Marathon
Sunday, Sept. 19
Run the ING half marathon at Rock N’ Roll, Eakins Oval
Bike to New York (100 miles)6-8:30 p.m., Cross finish line @ The New York Running Co.
Nothing is more inspirational or motivating to me then seeing someone doing what they love. Go Sarah!
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Great post, Roni! So glad you and Sarah connected – you’re two of a kind!
I love people with passion, They really do make this world a wonderful place to live in.
That is so cool! Best wishes for Sarah on her celebration ride (and the 1/2 marathon – wow!)!
HOLY CRAP! My friend and I were RIGHT BEHIND HER on the road on the way to Philadelphia yesterday! I tried to look up the website on my Blackberry but couldn’t see the whole thing. I gave her a thumbs up when we passed her but I don’t think she saw. Thats awesome!
I am running in the Rock n Roll Philly HM on Sunday. This is my first HM. I hope to catch her Saturday at the Expo! so cool! Wow!
Wish I was doing the Distance Run this year. Ran it the past two years and wanted to for my Triple Crown this year after doing Nashville & San Diego but RNR is pushing the price so high for a half I decided it wasn’t worth it.
Enjoy the Run Sarah and good luck with the rest of your trip.