Berlin 2025 with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Seizing opportunities, rapidly renewing my passport and committing to train through the summer heat
I am so so honored to be back running again to support the amazing work for The Autistic Self Advocacy Network by running the Berlin Marathon this fall! I was bummed when I missed the cutoff for the London Marathon lottery by an hour. When I posted my disappointment, I didn’t expect to learn of an opening available instead for Berlin. Would I want to try it? Oh yes… yes, I would! Berlin is supposed to be one of the fastest of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. I’m very curious to see how I fare myself!
So soon I’ll be able to add some new clips to this reel with some of the highlights of my running journey, and I can’t wait. Berlin is supposed to be one of the fastest of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. I’m very curious to see how I fare myself! I’ve been told it’s flat and fast so hoping all the miles flown to get there will lead to a nice payoff.
ASAN does so many important things and we need them to keep on keeping on now more than ever. I’d been feeling compelled to find a way to do more so when this opportunity came up, I knew it was meant to be. Would love your support if you are able — a little behind on the fundraising since I’ve been sick! More here on ASAN and how you can donate.
Yesterday was almost another skipped day in my training plan but I took a late lunch and hopped on for Peloton run with Joslyn Thompson Rule. Much to my surprise it was my 900th run and I got a lovely shoutout. So much feels like it’s lining up that I’m excited for what’s in store these remaining 100+ days of training! Sounds like a lot but it’s really not. Eek! Thankfully I signed up with Runna to help me with a training plan so even when I have to take some detours along the way, they’ll keep me on track. More to share on all in the coming months!
Are you going to be in Berlin for the marathon too? Drop me a note below!