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Tip #16 | Get Inspired!

Oct 3, 2023
2 min read

Welcome back to our annual “26 Tips for 26.2 Miles” blog series. For the 26 days leading up to race day, athletes and spectators can get daily tips to make the most of OUR race. Stay tuned for tips on parking and food, cool viewing spots and race rules, and answers to all your pressing race day questions. We are here to help you make the most of your 2023 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon experience! Let’s go!


Since 2012, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Columbus Marathon have partnered together to help make miracles happen. And each year, 24 Marathon Mile Champions - patients treated at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - are selected to line each mile of the race, share their story and inspire others. Each Marathon Mile Champion picks a theme for their mile and looks forward to celebrating with you on race day. There is also one Angel Mile (Mile 11) to honor the angels of Nationwide Children’s Hospital who have already finished their race, and one Encore Mile (Mile 10) that invites all 240 previous Marathon Mile Champions to experience the magic of race day once again. Together, these children represent the more than 1 million patient visits to Nationwide Children’s Hospital every year.


You can read all about this year’s incredible Marathon Mile Champions here. We know that reading their stories will give you that extra motivation you need to finish your training strong!


If you are interested in supporting Nationwide Children’s cause by becoming a Children’s Champion, check out this post for more information and here to sign up.


Have additional questions? Let us know in the comments below, or share with us on Facebook and Instagram, and we’ll be sure to get them answered!

 
 
 

11 Comments


Alice
a day ago

The focus on inspiration makes this marathon tip especially meaningful. Highlighting the Marathon Mile Champions shows how personal stories can provide motivation beyond training plans and race-day preparation. I recently came across https://bcbug.com/ while reading another community-focused article, and it reminded me how powerful real experiences can be when encouraging others. A thoughtful and uplifting message overall.

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bexykuk
Sep 01

I really liked the idea behind this inspiration-focused marathon tip, especially the stories of the Marathon Mile Champions and the way their experiences can motivate runners. Connecting personal journeys with race-day encouragement makes the advice feel much more meaningful. I also came across https://skyviewlaw.com/ while reading related community content, which offered another thoughtful perspective. This is a genuinely uplifting reminder.

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191.168.11 is an inspiring keyword to explore alongside this marathon story. I really enjoyed how the article highlights the Marathon Mile Champions and their stories, showing how personal journeys can motivate runners, spectators, and the wider community.

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What an inspiring initiative! The Marathon Mile Champions remind us that determination and hope can motivate everyone to keep moving forward. I also enjoy checking lotería de hoy for daily updates. Thanks for sharing this meaningful and uplifting story!

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