Mark McGraw's Blog

RE: Nashville!!!

Christine K. Donovan — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:46:12 GMT

Hi Mark,

This is Christine Donovan. It was great to meet you and congratulations on completing your run! Also, a shout out to Shilpa too, for completing her amazing time! Both of you are definitely skilled athletes, and experienced runners.

Yes, it definitely was a hot day and not ideal for running but the course itself is scenic as you run through the different neighborhoods of Nashville. I also agree with you that having all of the cheerleaders in red is what definitely makes this race fun, and keeps one motivated and alert! At least it does for me.

It was my pleasure to be a part of Team McGraw and to participate in this race for a second time. What I enjoy most about being a part of Team McGraw are the friendships that I've made, and at the same time helping others who are challenged by brain tumors. It's a win, win for me.

Hope you enjoyed those "Ya Gotta Believe" M & M's. I'll have to make that a tradition for our runs!

Take care, and be well.

Christine

RE: In Sickness and In Health...

Christine K. Donovan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:58:59 GMT

Great picture Mark! Was this a promo shot? I saw that sculpture in Philly when I visited the City of Brotherly Love two years ago. What a great City, full of so much history. I learned so much more than I did in my History books in High School. Everything came alive, when I saw it in person.

I left you a comment in the Philly blog, as I saw that one first. So, I won't repeat myself.

I hope you are feeling stronger by now, and ready to run those streets of NYC! I will be thinking of you, and all of the others on Team McGraw in spirit on Sunday.

Ya Gotta Believe!

Peace,

Christine

RE: ING Philadelphia Distance Run

Christine K. Donovan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:50:54 GMT

Hi Mark,

This is Christine, the one above. I just first wanted to say best wishes as you run your first Marathon in NYC. I know that you will do well, as you've trained hard, and you have a positive attitude. I teach Elem. PE, and I always tell my students before a game, or race, if you've prepared yourself, then your ready. That's all one can do for themself.

Also, so happy to hear of those amazing Phillies! They've waited 28 years for this Championship. They are so deserving of it. I know your Dad must be "beaming from heaven."

Thanks for your dedication to the Foundation. I am so proud to be a part of "Team McGraw" and help to support it when I can. I will be running in Nashville, at 1/2 Country Music Marathon, in April of 2009. It was such a blast last year!

All for now. Be well, run hard, and know that I will be cheering for you, and all of Team McGraw in spirit from my home in Geneva, IL.

Peace,

Christine

RE: ING Philadelphia Distance Run

Christine K. Donovan — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:47:18 GMT

Hi Mark!

Congratulations on finishing 4 minutes ahead of your goal. That is awesome!

Being a part of Team McGraw is a life changing experience. I know that through my participation, I I have met some super dedicated and caring individuals. I am blessed to be a part of this Team.

If you come to Nashville next April, maybe our paths will cross. I'm planning on running the Country Music 1/2 Marathon. It was a fantastic experience this past April.

Until then, be well, run smart, and all the best in NYC!

And like your Dad said, "Ya Gotta Believe!"

Christine

RE: ING Philadelphia Distance Run

Debbie Persaud — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:57:27 GMT

Thanks Mark and McMahon for coming back on the course and side-stepping the last 0.5 mile with me. I could not of asked for more supportive or cooler teammates. See you in NYC. YGB! Debbie

RE: ING Philadelphia Distance Run

Pablo Nyarady — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:16:08 GMT

Hi Mark,

We are still in Awe of your time! - You are super-human... It was a pleasure meeting you as well as an honor to run on your father's team... I look forward in doing it again in NYC in a few weeks, YGB. Pablo

RE: ING Philadelphia Distance Run

kevin leathers — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:37:16 GMT

Hey Mark! Thanks for the note. Heard you had a great race in Philly. I enjoyed reading your race report. Wish i could have been there.

Keep it up. And the Taper is only a few weeks away...

YGB