#oneboston

7 years later these words still mean so much to me💙💛

T-minus 2 days until #MarathonMonday! This pic was snapped after being reunited with my family after the 2013 race. Beyond thankful we all made it home safe and sound. When the bombs went off I was just across the finish line being pissed at my time and how the last few miles my race went. Then life changed. From that moment on I promised myself I would never regret a race or fret over a finish time because running (to me) is about more than that. I celebrate from the start to the finish and party each step of the way... #NeverForget #BostonStrong @bostonmarathon #tedysteam #teamsparkle #BeBoston #OneBoston #fitfluential #sweatpink #sparklysoulambassador #womensrunning #FFTFL #werunsocial #weightoffmyshoulders

It's One Boston day and I almost missed it. As the years pass, it doesn't have as deep a hold on me as it once did although the mark is always there. 7 years ago, my life changed in the blink of an eye. Even though I wasn't visibly injured, I felt the effects of that day for years (still do at times). I didnt think I'd get to a point where I would be grateful for the Boston Marathon Bombing but here I am in 2020, expressing gratitude. Last week, on a podcast interview, I admitted that if it were not for my experience at the Boston Marathon in 2013 I dont think I would be where I am today personally and professionally. I am grateful for everything I have learned about myself and the healing process. And damn did I learn a lot, and I screwed up a lot-- overworked, drank to cope with my emotions, neglected my mental health, made poor decisions and choices.... the point is my healing journey wasn't linear (and still isn't). I am a better person and healthcare practitioner because I learned how to heal myself. I learned how to take care of myself and support my mental and physical health in my darkest, scariest time. So for #onebostonday in 2020, I sit in my house quarantine during a damn pandemic that caused me to close my new performance and recovery center before it even opened. (While many worse things have happened to others, I am just commenting on my business for the moment). While the defeat and disappointment settled in at first, I finally realized-- I can learn from this insane, uncertain, scary time or I can pretend it's not happening. I can learn how to take care of myself here and now or I can neglect my mind/body/soul. Just like in 2013, I don't have a choice on what happened that day (or months in this case) I do have a choice on how I respond and react. I choose to respond with patience for myself and an open mind for the future. I choose to respond by taking better care of myself and those around me. I choose to do my best each day. I choose to rest, to nurture and to support my health. I choose to help in anyway I can. What do you choose? #oneboston #bostonstrong #livegoodfeelgood #choosegood (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_BpUaFgxOx/?igshid=omjhw6122gf5

#Groupon got me out here living life #yolo #charlesriver #boston #bostonstrong #oneboston

Flag at half mast at statue of three lies today #bostonmarathon #bostonstrong #oneboston (at Harvard Yard)

Marathon Monday! #runyourheartsout #boston #bostonmarathon #bostonstrong #boylston #rightonherefordleftonboylston #finishline #beboston #oneboston #baa (at Boston Marathon)

The feeling of running and floating above the pavement excites me. Four years ago, some were robbed of this feeling and taken away from this life time. But the #spiritofboston , the endurance of a runner and community has become stronger every single day! 💛💙🙏🦄 🏃 💪 #onebostonday💙💛 #oneboston #bostonstrong #nevergiveup #neverforget

#BostonStrong #OneBoston #OneBostonDay #NeverForget