Gearing Up For A Marathon

Gearing Up For A Marathon

From Kiera Smalls

Gearing Up provides women in transition from abuse, addiction, and/or incarceration with the skills, equipment, and guidance to safely ride a bicycle for exercise, transportation, and personal growth.

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Kiera Smalls posted a new update:
almost 8 years ago

Update #5

Tomorrow's the big day!!!

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Kiera Smalls posted a new update:
almost 8 years ago

Update #4

Woohooo! Reached my $2,600 fundraising goal this past Friday!! Since the campaign has 14 days left, I'm now looking to get to $3,000! I think we can do it!!

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Kiera Smalls posted a new update:
almost 8 years ago

Update #3

WE'RE SO CLOSE! I am beyond grateful for your donations and support for Gearing Up. I have 3 weeks left until my marathon. Things are going GREAT. I share more updates at cityfitgirls.com but want to let you know that I'm feeling good and ready about May 1st. Thank YOU for the support and for helping me help others. <3

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Kiera Smalls posted a new update:
about 8 years ago

Update #2

Thank you so much for the support! With your donation, I know this money can help hundreds of women lead healthier and active lifestyles.

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Kiera Smalls posted a new update:
about 8 years ago

Update #1

26.2 miles.

26 years old.

$2,600 towards charity.

It was a day or two after the Philadelphia Half Marathon that I decided to register for a race I never thought I could do. I’ve been running (inconsistently) for a few years leading up to 2015. After a year of training, working out and sticking to a running routine, I was inspired to go the distance in 2016.

I signed up for a freaking marathon.

Registering for a marathon was not easy. I’m not talking about entering my debit card, I’m talking about mentally preparing myself for the year ahead. The next few months won’t be smooth sailing and I know I have to make a lot of adjustments if I want to be successful.

I told myself that whatever the next few months bring, I better be ready. Marathon day is coming on May 1st.

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DAnielle Gilliam commented with a $25 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Happy Birthday Boo!!!
Faith Anne commented with a $15 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Congratulations on your 1st Marathon!
Cara Kaplan commented with a $26 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Good luck tomorrow, you're going to crush it!!
Nancy Pham commented with a $24 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Good luck girl! ?
Katy Frank commented with a $26 donation:
almost 8 years ago
You are an inspiration to us all! Kick some butt this weekend!
Melissa DiPento commented with a $26 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Awesome idea Katie & Mariana! Happy to support Gearing Up. Best of luck to you, Kiera!
Becca Scofield commented with a $25 donation:
almost 8 years ago
On behalf of Katie Monre bc she is a brilliant generous person
Marissa Goldberg commented with a $10 donation:
almost 8 years ago
You are such an inspiration! Good luck this weekend- you're going to rock it!!
Kenesha Mcewan commented with a $10 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Go support a good cause!
Ro Williams commented with a $26 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Run Kiera, Run!
Emily Kund commented with a $30 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Good luck on your big scary goal!! You're awesome & I'm happy to know ya.
Brodie Hylton commented with a $100 donation:
almost 8 years ago
You can finish Kiera! Or I will come looking for my money back! Happy Birthday kid! You are an inspiration.
Katie Fox commented with a $26 donation:
almost 8 years ago
You're killing it!!
Sharon Elizabeth commented with a $62 donation:
almost 8 years ago
Because you're kind, inspiring, and push me to be my best self every day. Get it, girl!
Rachel Brown commented with a $26 donation:
almost 8 years ago
So so so proud of you, Ki! #Smalls26
Robert Wu commented with a $35 donation:
almost 8 years ago
You are my inspiration, way to go!
Yasmine Mustafa commented with a $25 donation:
about 8 years ago
You go, lady!
Anonymous commented with a $35 donation:
about 8 years ago
Good luck in fundraising and in the rsace!!
AMY HONG commented with a $45 donation:
about 8 years ago
I know you are going to crush this marathon! You are beautiful person inside and out!
Emily Bilodeau commented with a $26 donation:
about 8 years ago
You are such a strong, incredible woman and I am so lucky to call you my friend! You're going to CRUSH this marathon!