Marathon Fundraising Ideas & Tips for Charity Runners

Let’s Get Into It.

This blog is dedicated to making running and traveling easier.

I’m Liz, a passionate runner, avid traveler, and style enthusiast on a mission to help make goals like training for a marathon or traveling simple. I’ve learned so much over the last 15 years as a runner. I created Run. Wander. Wear. to share my personal experience balancing a busy worklife and marathon training schedule.

My Running Journey

For over 15 years, running has been more than just a hobby; it’s basically become my personality. Throughout the years, I’ve learned habits and found opportunities to make the process manageable. My running resume includes 12 marathons and 17 half marathons. Even though I’m consistently training for races, they are all pretty unique in the milestones and journeys to get there.

As a certified running coach for an endurance training program in Chicago, I’m committed to helping others achieve their running goals, whether it’s their first race or they’re aiming for a personal best. I’m here to help you with tips for gym bag essentials, runner skin care tips, fundraising ideas for your charity marathon, post-run hair care, and your marathon packing checklist. While it’s a broad list, we all have a connection to these running themes.

Wander: Adventure and Travel

Traveling has always been a vital part of my life. There’s nothing like the freedom of a road trip or the thrill of arriving at a new destination. Whether it’s exploring hidden gems in bustling cities or relaxing in scenic getaways, I love sharing my travel experiences and travel tips to inspire your next adventure. I appreciate practical travel advice, like travel essentials, and I’m here to help you make the most of your adventures.

But What Are We Wearing?

Fashion is a journey of self-discovery, and I’m on my own path to finding my personal style. As a mid-size woman, I know how important it is to feel confident and comfortable in what you wear. My blog serves as a platform to showcase stylish outfits, fashion finds, and tips that cater to mid-size bodies. I love easy travel outfits and mid-size fashion tips for mid-size women. I’m passionate about helping other women feel comfortable in their own skin.

Let’s Run There Together

This blog is a celebration of the intersection between running, travel, and the lifestyle products to get you there. Whether you’re looking for training tips, travel inspiration, marathon travel, running gear product recommendations, an occasional concert, or fashion advice, I hope you find something that resonates with you. Thank you for joining me on this journey—I can’t wait to share more adventures and insights with you!

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Come along to enjoy the wander!

Hi! I’m Liz

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I help busy women runners simplify marathon season, from fundraising to training to marathon race-day travel, so you can focus on running the miles, not the logistics. Let’s connect!

What You’ll Find Here

Marathon training has a way of taking over your whole life. My job here is to make marathon training simple again so you can enjoy your life. Most of what you’ll find tackles the part runners struggle with most: raising the money for your charity spot and hitting your fundraising goal without it running your life. Around that, you’ll find practical help with marathon training plans, marathon training tips, destination races, and running style, all written for women fitting serious miles around a full schedule.

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