Issue #10 Miles for More Hi Reader, Checking in with a quick update to send fundraising tips, so let's jump right to these fundraising ideas! Let's get into it! tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want an overview for topics in this issue, here are the highlights! Featured Resource: Story Time! Hook of the Week: It's so simple! Fundraising Tips You Can Use Next Week - Week of July 27th Featured Resource Story Time! When it comes to marathon fundraising, it's all about making it as simple as...
2 days ago • 3 min read
Issue #60 Miles, Maps & Styles Hello Reader! In the marathon world, this has been a huge week! The London Marathon released their ballot results and Tokyo is starting to send updates for whose bids were accepted for charity runners. With my friends starting to plan their international travel plans, this week's post is perfectly timed. This week I am sharing tips for dealing with jet lag and travel packing lists for your carry-on. Let's get into it! tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want cut to...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Issue #9 Miles for More Hey Hey Reader! I know you've got a lot going on this week with marathon training and fundraising, so let's jump right to these fundraising ideas! tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want an overview for topics in this issue, here are the highlights! Featured Resource: Keep It Simple Hook of the Week: Warming Up! Fundraising Tips You Can Use Next Week - Week of July 20th Featured Resource Simple Fundraising Ideas If you think marathon fundraising needs to be big events...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Issue #59 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! If there is one thing I am really good at, it's leveraging discounts and finding savings where I can. I am so excited to share this week's updates with tips for finding discounts on races and a few of my favorite items (on sale). Let's dig in. tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want cut to the features without having to read the extra details, here are the links for these posts! New On the Blog - Hidden Hacks to Save on Races #TBT - Let's revisit this...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Issue #8 Miles for More Hey Hey Reader! Hope you had a lovely weekend! Brian and I have spent a lot of time enjoying the best of the summer. With baseball games, watching the World Cup, and running some really hot miles. Hope you're enjoying the summer too and enjoy these fundraising tips! Let's get into it! tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want an overview for topics in this issue, here are the highlights! Featured Resource: Host a Yard Sale Hook of the Week: Running Your Dream Race!...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Issue #7 Miles for More Hey Reader! Weekly check-in time! And real talk, I'm two days away from wrapping up my run streak for June, which means I've been logging miles every single day this month. This month has been hot, humid, and rainy. And this week in Chicago is going to be HOT. The news is calling it 'corn sweat' weather, so this is going to be interesting. No matter the weather situation where you're at, remember this: We're out here, running anyway, fundraising anyway, sweating...
23 days ago • 4 min read
Issue #58 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! I'm celebrating a birthday - it's for the blog! Recently Run. Wander. Wear. turned two and I am so proud of this accomplishment. This blog is my baby and I think it's safe to say my baby is now a toddler! As someone with ADHD, keeping focus on something as lifechanging as starting a blog for two years is quite the undertaking and I am so proud of what I'm building. From the first post to the most recent (a guest post I'm happy to share), thank you so...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Issue #5 Miles for More Hey Reader! Summer is here! With the summer season officially kicking off yesterday, I hope you're enjoying the longer days and maximizing the season! Ready for some fundraising tips? Here we go! tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want an overview for topics in this issue, here are the highlights! Featured Resource: Email Your Friends! Hook of the Week: The hottest thing right now! Fundraising Tips You Can Use Next Week - Week of June 29 Featured Resource Effectively Use...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Issue #57 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! Marathon training is officially underway, and I have to say, there’s something about that first long run with the group that just makes it feel real. We hit the Chicago lakefront path early Saturday morning, I wore glitter (you don't have to wait until race day) the weather cooperated, and I remembered exactly why I signed up for this in the first place. Summer is here! And yet somehow, summer is also already flying by. Is it just me? I feel like I’m...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read