Day 18 - Social Miles with Toby L.: Keeping Movember Moving
When A Committed Supporter and Endurance Go the Distance for Men’s Health
On a chilly 6-degree late afternoon on Day 18, I laced up for a special social pace run with Toby Lee—a committed support for my Movember campaign.
This year, he took things a step further. In addition to his usual donation, Toby found an hour in his busy schedule to join me for some miles, making this 6.71 km extra meaningful.
What many may not know is that running isn’t Toby’s usual activity. He prefers to stay active in other ways—playing pickleball and working out with his wife on Monday and Thursday. Despite not being a runner, Toby jumped right in, embracing the challenge with his trademark good spirit.
This Movember, we decided to mix things up. We plotted a mustache-shaped route, and it turned out just as fun as it sounds! Now in the third week of running 6.71 km daily, my legs are sore, and my quads are begging for a massage. I’m not used to this much running—let alone seven days in a row! But training for endurance is all part of the journey, and sharing the miles with Toby made the tougher stretches feel a little lighter and a lot more meaningful.
Running beside a dedicated supporter like Toby reminded me why we do this—not only to chase our personal goals, but to raise awareness and support for men’s health. Here’s to ambitious challenges, great company, and the power of running for a cause.
Your Mo' sister Sarah.