This past Monday, a mom, a wife, an avid runner,Meg Cross Menzies, was struck and killed by an SUV while out on a run. The driver is being charged with involuntary manslaughter and DUI, for the record. Meg's death has touched the running community deeply, me included. I belong to The Women's Running Club on Facebook and word spread quickly. Before the day ended, a plan was put in place to honor Meg by dedicating your run tomorrow, January 18, 2014, to her. A member quickly coined the term Megs Miles. A Facebook page was constructed to honor Meg and to help record the massive amount of support for her family.
Sites are popping up across the web to raise money for her family, to raise awareness, and to promote safety for runners and cyclists. Help us honor Meg tomorrow.
"This Saturday, January 18, 2014, no matter what your distance, no matter where you live, run for Meg. Take in the fresh air, be... aware of your surroundings, keep your headphones on low, feel the heaviness in your lungs, the soreness in your legs, and be grateful for it--for all of it. The sweat, the pain, the wind, the cold…everything. Be grateful for that moment."
As always, I am incredibly proud to be a member of the runners community. We didn't know Meg personally, but she is all of us.
