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SHE Rocks, Rules, Runs: Running Through the Pain

04/21/2015 by fellowflowers Leave a Comment

Married to her high school sweetheart for the past 11 years, Kathy is a mother to two wildly active little boys, a 6-year-old named Travis and a 4-year-old named Emmett. An avid distance runner for over 10 years, Kathy has recently taken her distance running to the next level by competing in ultra-marathon races. Kathy holds running close to her heart because it has given her hope even in her darkest moments, when she thought her son may not live to see another day.

About The Flower

Thirteen different colors all representing different reasons, stories and purposes behind why we run. They are the true words spoken and inspired by real women. The flower is a symbol of friendship, strength and beauty. It represents your journey – the miles and the moments. The training and the transformation. The realization that your body is strong, and that your mind is even stronger. And it unites – this flower is rooted in friendship. Reminding us that we are in this together – always.

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Fellow Flowers and the FFCrew has not only changed the way I run but also brought some of the most amazing women into my life. I can only wish every women who steps out to run could experience this amazing community.
Laura, Middleton, WI
Fellow Flowers and the FFCrew have taught me how to be relentlessly ME and enjoy every step of my journey. They have also given me the greatest gift: a sisterhood of women who support, encourage and love me every step of the way.
Lacey, Truckee, CA
My journey to find my wings began with the gift of a yellow flower (and then a turquoise flower, and a red flower). This flower was given to me by one of the most motivating woman that I have ever met in my life. At the time I had no idea where this flower would take me. It wasn’t until I crossed the finish line of the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon last year, that I fully grasped the power of that flower. As soon as I crossed the finish line, I knew, in that moment, that I was GOOD ENOUGH, STRONG ENOUGH, and that I had finally found my wings.
Kelly, Grand Haven, Michigan
Every time I head out for a run and clip that flower in I know that I am not alone. When I am at a race and I see another flower on the course, I instantly feel connected to her without even knowing her name. It is such an amazing feeling! I love being an FFCrew member and sharing my love of Fellow Flowers with other runners that I meet. I feel so lucky and blessed to be a part of this incredible group of supportive women!
Katie – Fort Campbell, KY
Fellow Flowers has introduced me to an amazing group of women whom I can connect with on so many levels. As a busy working mom it’s hard to juggle daily tasks and find time to do the one thing that makes me feel the best which is running. Sometimes I feel alone in the struggle, but Fellow Flowers and the FFCrew remind me that I am not alone. I always look forward to sharing my post-run smiling selfies with other flowers and cheering on those who do the same.
Julie, San Marcos, CA