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Local runs marathons in memory of her mother By Bradley Hartsell bradley@newnan.com I n 2 0 0 9, J i l l Z u e h l k e received a challenge from a coworker: finish a marathon. It wasn’t an easy challenge to accept, especially since Zuehlke, a blood bank specialist at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, had never run before. But she decided to accept the challenge and started training with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation program. She built up the endurance and ran her first marathon in 2010. “I thought, ‘This marathon business is really tough. I don’t know if I like this,’” Zuehlke said. “Things hurt that you didn’t know could hurt.” Despite a toug h st a r t adjusting to running a marathon, Zuehlke persevered and decided her next race as one of the DetermiNation athletes would be a half-marathon, which she completed in 2011. Not long after, running to raise money to fight cancer became a central focus for Zuehlke. “In 2012, we found out that my mom basically was going to have her life taken away by
cancer,” said Zuehlke. “She went in for routine surgery on Feb. 7 of 2012 and came out with a death sentence.” T he su r geon who performed Belinda Zuehlke’s hysterectomy found softball-sized tumors in her small intestine and numerous tumors in both lungs. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 uterine sarcoma and given 12 months to live. “I never thought I would have to deal with something like this at this point in my life,” Zuehlke said. Her parents, who lived in Wisconsin, traveled twice between her mother’s chemotherapy treatments to watch their daughter run. They saw Zuehlke complete her third marathon at Disney World in 201 2, and Jill’s mother pushed her to register for an approaching Disneyland race so she could cheer her on. But with just four months before the September 2013 race, her mother succumbed to cancer at the age of 57. Struggling with the death of her mother, Zuehlke completed the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World – a 48.6 mile run held over four days, with her father, Mark, there to
lend support. “She knew she was getting sick and wouldn’t live to see me run at Disneyland, so she told me, ‘I’ll send you pixie dust down from heaven so you can fly,’” said Zuehlke. “That was one of the best races I’d ever had.” The race inspired Zuehlke. Despite physical challenges, including scoliosis, she is determined to keep running and making her mother proud. “I’ve been told my whole life the things I shouldn’t do. When I started running, I realized I could do it. It was kind of that motivation to make me want to do it because it was a challenge,” Zuehlke said. What she’s accomplished in running has inspired her father to follow in his daughter’s footsteps. He ran his first 5K race in May 2014, a 10K with Zuehlke in January, and he is aiming to complete his first half marathon in the fall. “ He f i n a l ly now h a s a purpose and a goal,” said Zuehlke. “I’m so proud of him. He’s 61 and he’s never done anything like this in his life.” Zuehlke and her father are planning to run the Disney-
land Half Marathon in September, and she has also registered for the Dumbo Double Dare – a 19.3-mile run held over two days. The race sold out in 42 minutes, but she was determined to enter in memory of her mother. Running for a purpose or for therapy is oft-noted as a healthy exercise to clear one’s mind. Last year, The New York Times published “Running as Therapy,” in which, like Zuehlke, Jen A. Miller pushed herself beyond the point of feeling overwhelmed by physical exertion. Zuehlke, like the New York Times author and many others, has overcome the exertion to find comfort and purpose in running, ranging from 5K’s to the Dumbo Double Dare – simply anything that gets her on the move. Since taking up running, Zuehlke has completed 22 half marathons, four marathons and dozens of other races. “I thin k about why I’m doing it,” said Zuehlke. “I am trying to be at peace with my mom being gone and think about how proud of me she would be.”
Jill Zuehlke and her father are planning to run the Disneyland Half Marathon in September, and she has also registered for the Dumbo Double Dare – a 19.3-mile run held over two days.
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The Dale family, Alex, Evie, Ana, Elliott, and Melanie, poses together on a park bench.
Author helps mothers connect By BRADLEY HARTSELL bradley@newnan.com
Peachtree City author Mela nie Dale recently released her new book, “ Women A re Sca r y: T he Tota lly Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends.” What started as a blog post gained so much momentum, Dale knew she had to write a book on the importance of mothers connecting with other moms. The book was released by Harper Colli ns Zonder va n , a Ch ristia n division of Harper Collins. Holding book signings was the last thing on Dale’s mind when the idea of “mom dating” came to her. “A couple of years ago, I looked
around at my whole ‘momlationships,’ and I wrote a blog post on ‘dating for moms,’” said Dale. “For women, other moms they meet around their kids has the same kind of awkward feeling of being in the dating world. How do you make friends?” Dale saw the parallels of moms finding other mom friends as similar to the “first, second, third and home base” parlance of dating. With each base, Dale says, moms progress their friendships and, as a result, become better mothers. “First base” is when a mom meets another mom during children’s activities, like soccer practice. Dale admits there is usually the initial phase of awkward small talk, which can leave moms feeling
isolated since many moms typically are too shy to break through that phase. “ W h e n yo u m e e t a n e w m om , sometimes you don’t know what to say. It’s so hard, so you sit in silence,” said Dale before revealing a tip to advance past first base. “Say something encouraging. As moms especially, we don’t get encouragement often, and it can just make your day to hear something encouraging. Ultimately, we’re all on the same team.” Second base is when a mother moves beyond encouraging words and becomes more intentional, such as inviting another mom and her child to a playdate
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A MEDITERRANEAN MENU For outdoor entertaining FAMILY FEATURES When al fresco entertaining calls for some flavorful inspiration, look to the fresh and abundant offerings of Mediterranean cuisine. Inspired by its coastal origins, traditional Greek dishes feature a colorful collection of fruits, vegetables, grains, leg u mes a nd g r i l led fa re. Whether you’re serving friends with a themed event or simply enjoying a homemade meal with the family, delicious Greek
cuisine is perfect for sharing with those you love. From raw to roasted, pickled to caramelized, the onion is one of the most versatile vegetables, and is commonly found among the many fresh flavors of this fare. Plus, when you cook with the mighty onion, you’re serving up a good source of vitamin C. For tips and ideas to add flavor to your outdoor celebrations, visit www.onions-usa.org and www.usaonions.com.
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