Week 3 - Run169M4M

joshuaine
Sep 21
2 min read

📝 Shan ran 7 days last week, covering another ~230 miles and 33 towns. Along the way, we collected more medals, including a special “pay it forward” medal from Tim in Suffield, a cancer survivor who chose to donate the Hartford Marathon finisher medal he received from a friend during his own battle.

This was such a meaningful moment for us. Tim’s gift showed that a donated medal can carry meaning for someone struggling to reach their own finish line - even long after we’ve crossed ours - and can become a source of encouragement for someone facing a battle of their own. 🌟

Progress as of 9/22: 65 towns | ~430 miles completed 104 towns | ~670 miles to go

We stayed in our RV at The Quarry Campground in Tolland for a few days to cut down on driving between start and finish points. Then we settled in at home in Southbury and shuttled back and forth from there. Shan ran, and Josh worked at various spots along the way. We both connected with old and new friends along the way and were energized by the support from our growing circle of friends ✨

The statewide map we created for Run169M4M gave us a sense of the full 1,100-mile journey, but looking at each day more closely has led to a few tweaks. Thanks to advice from running friends who know the roads, we’ve been able to refine the routes. Keep the tips coming!

📅 Week 3 Plans (9/22 - 9/29)

Monday, 9/22, Day 15: Warren ➡️ Roxbury ~41.3 miles

📍 Warren • Kent • Sherman • New Milford • Washington • Roxbury

Tuesday, 9/23, Day 16: Roxbury ➡️ Newtown ~38.5 miles

📍 Roxbury • Bridgewater • Brookfield • New Fairfield • Danbury • Bethel • Newtown

Wednesday, 9/24, Day 17: Newtown ➡️ Ridgefield ~40.8 miles

📍 Newtown • Monroe • Trumbull • Easton • Redding • Ridgefield

Thursday, 9/25, Day 18: Rest Day

Today will be a sleep-in, rest, and catch-up-on-work day. This means Shan won't be too sore and tired at the HMF Inspiration Team reception dinner tonight!

Friday, 9/26, Day 19: Ridgefield ➡️ Stamford ~38.5 miles

📍 Ridgefield • Weston • Wilton • New Canaan • Greenwich • Stamford

This is another special day. Adam Osmond, of Run 169 Towns Society fame, will be joining Shan for some miles in Ridgefield to promote the run. He has set a a goal of raising $1000 for Run169M4M, and he's already off to a great start! You might remember his "runterview" with Shan in Norwich. You can see it here: Adam/Shan Runterview