good luck

great job!!👏

Jennifer, we will be thinking about you in your upcoming run! Thank you for all that you do! You’ve got this! Angel & Bernard

This is in honor of you. Thank you for being an inspiration. I’ll never forget the day Ryan Leckie came in to Mohegan Sun Pocono to request our support. His energy was captivating and inspiring. I mentioned that to him. He told me he didn’t even drink caffeine that day and told me that if we supported him that he would also give us as an additional spot if I joined. Although I have worked out at the gym and in classes throughout my life, I have never been a runner. It was that year I started experiencing sciatica, which I still have. Ryan inspired me to tackle the challenge. So I did. A marathon was never on my “life list”. Allied services helped realign my hips so I could make the run. This was also a life changing experience which resulted in never going to a chiropractor again. We were about 4 months from the marathon date, and I had not trained, or ever run more than 3 miles in my life. I understand what you mean about those final miles. I had my challenges through the run, but I made it. The mission, the awe inspiring experience, the team at Allied, and my friends at the finish line are the reasons I made it through. My lack of understanding the challenge I was about to face or preparing are the reasons my muscles locked up at mile 11 (which I couldn’t believe I ran all 11 miles). Lack of sodium - the medical tent couldn’t even touch my seized muscles throughout my legs and feet due to the pain, and they ripped open 4 packets of salt, threw in my mouth and told me to grab the Gatorade at every mile moving forward. The remainder of the miles were difficult and took so long. Since I hadn’t really run any significant distance, I also didn’t know about beats per minute with my music. Although I was prepared with what I thought was a good playlist, only three or four songs got me through to stay focused. The one I remember the most because I played it almost the entire 6 or 7 hours (yes, I limped almost the rest of the way) was “Moves Line Jaggar by Maroon 5.” I had to have my friends meet me at mile 13 so I could muster up the will to begin jogging again before I saw them just over the bridge - I’ll never forget that bridge or that moment where I realized my support system was so critical. Add that one to your playlist girl! I did not care about time - I focused on the struggles of those we were supporting face every day and made it to the finish line. I wish I focused more on fundraising like you are doing with this creative approach, and I am so excited to see you and others continue to participate to support this cause. We can overcome many things when our minds are stronger than our emotions. I know you are one of those people. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and tackle those goals! Best of luck to you and all of the runners! Please give Jim Brogna a hug for me if you see him as well! Because of you, I will do my sciatica exercises today and move my ass! Keep on moving girl - “move that ass!” :)) thank you! -Kara

love you and so proud of you!!!

Thank you Jennifer, for representing our beloved Mom, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Jean aka Nanny. Jean is watching over you every mile, as are the rest of us. You got this!

You are an inspiration GF! All the best to you!

love from Maryland!

Good Luck Jenn!

Jennifer, we are all so proud of you, run Jenn run!

Jenn, I continue to be amazed at how far you’ve come and how much you do to help this wonderful cause. You know I’ll be watching along and sending all the love and good vibes your way always. You got this!!

always inspired by you but especially your dedication to this cause. keep crushing it !

I’ll be cheering you on from Orlando, because as much as we both dislike running? I’m only half as crazy as you…

I’m so proud of the work you do for Team Allied Services and proud to call you friend - go get em, Jenny D❤️

Good luck Jen!