Finding My Way Back: Why I Run, and Why This Race

Hi, I’m Sarah — a Mom, a creative, and a runner who stepped away for a while, only to find her way back with a deeper purpose than ever before.

My running journey began long before life got wonderfully complicated. Back in 2011, I ran the NYC Marathon in memory of my Auntie Jerry, a woman whose strength, warmth, and spirit still inspire me every day. Over the years, I collected finish lines from half marathons and 5Ks, each race fueling a passion that felt like home.

But life, as it does, shifted. I got married. I became a mother to two beautiful Daughters who fill my world with joy, chaos, and a sense of meaning I could never have imagined. I also faced one of the most challenging chapters of my life: brain surgery. Recovery reshaped me — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Running slipped away for a while as healing and recovery took center stage.

When I laced up again, it wasn’t about pace or mileage. It was about breath. Quiet. Control. Peace. Running became something new for me — a way to calm the noise, reclaim my strength, and reconnect with parts of myself I thought I’d lost. It became a reminder that I am here. Still moving. Still capable of more than I ever believed.

Now, I’m bringing that renewed purpose to a race I’ve dreamed about for years: the Boston Marathon. This April, I’m honored to run with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team — a community fighting for breakthroughs, hope, and cures. A community that represents resilience in every stride.

This isn’t just a race for me. It’s a testament to healing. To family. To the power of showing up again and again, even when life pulls you off course.

I’m excited. I’m grateful. And I’m ready.

Thanks for being here as I train, share, and run toward one of the biggest finish lines of my life.