Maybe your mom’s one of those “mother runners,” or maybe she’s your biggest cheerleader. Maybe you’re the mother who does the running these days. Either way, and no matter your relationship or memories of Mom, running is a tie that binds and heals. With that in mind, we asked some of our Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Ambassadors about their running, their mothers, and their own memories.
My favorite thing to do when I visit home is run with my mom! She jokes about our paces being different, but it’s the quality time together that matters most. – Kate Hamilton
My mother, who was never able to attend any school sporting event my whole life, came to my second half marathon to cheer for me and enjoy the post-race party with me. One of my favorite surprises of my adult life! She passed away a year later. – Sandy Johnson
Growing up I remember running a few times with my mom, but really she has been my biggest supporter! She’s traveled to many races with me, let me run when we go on vacation, and always allowed me to pick the post-run pizza spot :blush: — Meg Taylor
My mom delays breakfast and gift opening every Christmas morning for me to go get in a run, even though I’m the only runner in the fam! – Josh Rhodes
Mothers Day weekend 2020, I went to Camp Lejeune since my son was restricted from leaving base. My brother was stationed in Jacksonville at the time we ran our own Mothers Day 5K and my son stationed in AZ also ran a 5K same time and we FaceTimed after. — Deanna Nichole
My mom is not a runner, but she is a swimmer! Years ago we did a triathlon relay in Wilmington with other family members where she swam and I ran. Being able to be a part of the same race and celebrate that afterwards is a fun memory. — Anthony Cortina
When I ran my first full marathon back in 2019 my mom came to cheer me on. I was beyond nervous about completing this race because I did not know what to expect. By the end I was brutally exhausted and didn’t know how I was going to carry on. Seeing my mom at the cheer section near the finish line meant everything to me and made my finish an amazing experience. — Brooke Shepard
I’ve run the Muddy Princess 5k obstacle for the last 3 years. I have done a ton of events but this run is completed with 2 of my closest friends. The 3 of us moms do this to show other moms they are unstoppable. – Tracy Dean