Running for a loved one lost?

Have you lost a loved one? Do you think of them whilst you are out running? Do they inspire you to be the best person you can be? It may help you in your grieving process to share your story, listen to other tribe members and how they have coped in their grief. Please join us in this very moving tribe where we can support each other :)

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Joanna G my mom died of osteosarcoma...she didn't have the healthiest of lifestyles...she had to wait a little bit for her stone because the people she put in charge of her arrangements did not handle their business so i gave her my word that i would take care of it ...i don't care what she did or didn't do when she was on this plane because if it wasn't for her i wouldn't exist....but like i said she didn't have the healthiest of lifestyles when she was alive ...unfortunately, i have a better relationship with her now than when she was alive but she is still my mom and i love her

Wausau, US • 12:15 GMT, 25 May 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Joanna G • 1:48 GMT, 25 May 2013 • Encourage

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Renee R The very first run organized run I participated in was the Susan g komen race for the cure and my sister ran it with me. She died this past November and although we didn't run together and for the last 6 months of her life she was in a wheelchair, I think of her every time I do a run, especially in June when our local komen run comes around. How fitting to have a tribe like this. I'm so glad to have joined.

St Louis, US • 11:55 GMT, 9 May 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H This is for Mum on Sunday. I have selected a sample of the dried flowers from Dad's wreath and had them mounted in a shadow box. I know she is just going to love this, cherish it and will be a blubbering mess!

Melbourne, AU • 11:35 GMT, 9 May 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Thanks Joe, it is such a beautiful replica/sample. I am not sure what to do with the wreath though now! It is 11 months today since Dad passed away. I haven't been able to move it from my dining table, but now that I have the display for Mum I am thinking I might mulch the wreath and give some to my siblings, like potpourri perhaps.

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Hey Jane, you might be able to use some of the flatter leaves to laminate into a bookmark with a photo of your Dad and a poem, or what you have written on your tribute bib. Then you and your family have your Dad with you everytime you enjoy a good book.

Barry Y • 12:09 GMT, 10 May 2013 • Encourage

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That is a great idea Barry!!

Jane H • 3:51 GMT, 10 May 2013 • Encourage

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Jane H I am running in the Mother's Day Classic on Sunday, remembering my beautiful Dad. This is my tribute bib.

Melbourne, AU • 10:31 GMT, 9 May 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Thanks Rochelle :)

Jane H • 11:14 GMT, 9 May 2013 • Encourage

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Beautiful Jane, he would be such a proud Dad x

Barry Y • 11:30 GMT, 9 May 2013 • Encourage

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:) Barry

Jane H • 11:37 GMT, 9 May 2013 • Encourage

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Jane H replied to the topic New to the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe? Start here!

Hey Donna, sharing your story really helps otheres too, thank you xxx

Melbourne, AU • 7:15 GMT, 5 Feb 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Donna C replied to the topic New to the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe? Start here!

thanks, that what i believe and thats what keeps me going xx

County Durham, GB • 9:44 GMT, 31 Jan 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H replied to the topic New to the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe? Start here!

Hi Donna, I really feel for you, it is so hard to watch our loved ones suffer. Be comforted by knowing your Nanna is happy and safe, and is looking after you from above. You carry her in your heart, and she is with you, every step. She would b...

Melbourne, AU • 9:19 GMT, 31 Jan 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Donna C replied to the topic New to the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe? Start here!

i lost my Nanna (my grandparents raised me and my twin) to pancreatic cancer back in october 2011, i was guttered, i still am, i miss her so much.. and in march 2012 i decided to quit smoking and start training for a 5k race for life for cancer...

County Durham, GB • 8:33 GMT, 31 Jan 2013 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H replied to the topic New to the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe? Start here!

Hi Kate, I think what you are experiencing is very much part of the grieving process. At first you do feel angry and resentful that you have lost your sister. As time goes on you can start to see hope, focusing on all the good times, what...

Melbourne, AU • 2:58 GMT, 11 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Kate S replied to the topic New to the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe? Start here!

It's been a year and a half since I lost my sister. I had never thought that something positive could come from it, and in a way I had never wanted to think that there could be anything positive about it. That seemed wrong.

Now I can see that the...

Dundee, GB • 10:29 GMT, 10 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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That would be great Barry. I really appreciate it. Thank you both so much for your encouragement and support xx

Sydney, AU • 10:08 GMT, 7 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H replied to the topic Birthday remembrance

Joy, I am there with you, I miss my dad so much it physically aches. Enjoy your run, with your precious dad with you, every step :)

Melbourne, AU • 9:00 GMT, 7 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Joy H replied to the topic Birthday remembrance

awesome poem. I'm running a 5k on December 2 which would have been my dad's 86th birthday. He passed away in May and I miss him every day. This run is for him

Benton Harbor, US • 6:48 GMT, 7 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H answered the question How do you cope with the birthday of a loved one lost?

Yep, I am determined to Ron :-)

Melbourne, AU • 5:08 GMT, 2 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Ron W answered the question How do you cope with the birthday of a loved one lost?

We all mourn in our own ways, Jane. Just anticipate that it might be a tough few days and know that you'll be strong enough to deal with it and you'll handle it awesomely!

Portland, US • 4:53 GMT, 2 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Ron W answered the question How do you cope with the birthday of a loved one lost?

I tend not to pay attention to the birthday or day of death for my loved ones once they pass. I don't like making them into anniversaries. I'd rather remember the dates of fun, awesome things; instead of creating ce...

Portland, US • 3:56 GMT, 2 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Mike S answered the question How do you cope with the birthday of a loved one lost?

My dad passed Dec 4, 2008. On his birthday and on Father's day, I go to his grave sight, tee up a ball, pull out my driver and knock the heck out of the ball. Golf was our thing. I miss that. The picture of your dad...

Portage, US • 3:00 GMT, 2 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane, I lost my dad four and a half years ago now and I still think about him every single day. For some reason I find father's day the hardest day - I guess that's because there's such a lot of mention of the day co...

Melbourne, AU • 12:37 GMT, 1 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H asked How do you cope with the birthday of a loved one lost?

Tomorrow would have been my Dad's birthday, the first one we have faced sicne he passed away in June. Can I ask what strategies you have to approaching such a time?

Melbourne, AU • 4:14 GMT, 1 Nov 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Mike S replied to the topic Timing is everything...

Thanks Jane. I keep telling myself "It always happens for a reason.." Have a wonderful day!

Portage, US • 1:23 GMT, 31 Oct 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H replied to the topic Birthday remembrance

Yes Peter, I can't read it without crying. I had my daughter's boyfriend, who is a gorgeous boy with a beautiful voice, read it out loud, very moving :)

Melbourne, AU • 11:18 GMT, 31 Oct 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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My beloved Dad passed away June 9 this year. On Friday November 2 he would have been 74, far too young to have left us. This poem says it all for me:

Today Is My Birthday

Today is my birthday

Celebrate my life with you

And remember the good t...

Melbourne, AU • 5:39 GMT, 31 Oct 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H replied to the topic Timing is everything...

Fate can be cruel sometimes and play nasty tricks, but we pick up and carry on. Stay positive, who knows what opportunties will present around the corner, keep looking for those doors to open :)

Melbourne, AU • 5:28 GMT, 31 Oct 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Mike S created the topic Timing is everything...

UGHH!!! I have trained for a YEAR to run in my sisters memorial 4-miler. For the first time EVER, my boss informed me we are traveling through the weekend for a business meeting. I will miss my race! I am sick over it. I've traveled for 20yrs, thi...

Portage, US • 11:53 GMT, 30 Oct 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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Jane H replied to the topic Just Sharing...

I find that I fluctuate between crying and grieving for my Dad, and wishing he was here physically, to smiling and thinking of the good times as I run. Running becomes so cathartic, and such an emotional release, because I am by myself and don't h...

Melbourne, AU • 8:38 GMT, 27 Oct 2012 • In the Running for a loved one lost? Tribe

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