Showing Up, Mile After Mile
My name is Lauren MacArthur, and I’m running these 26.2 miles for a goal I’ve been working toward for a long time, and for a program I truly believe in.
I live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and I’m a middle school social studies teacher at Ellis School in Fremont. Teaching has taught me a lot about patience, perseverance, and the importance of showing up every day, even when things feel hard or uncertain. Running has reinforced those same lessons in a different way.
One of my goals for this marathon is to finish in under four hours. It’s an ambitious goal, but one that motivates me to train with intention and consistency. My favorite running event is the 1600 meter, where focus, grit, and pacing all come together, and I bring that same mindset into longer distances as well.
I don’t have a specific sports hero, but my mom inspires me to be a better person and runner every single day. Her support, encouragement, and example remind me why effort matters and why it’s always worth giving your best. When it’s time to get pumped up, you’ll almost always find Taylor Swift playing in my headphones, helping carry me through training miles and race-day nerves.
If I could give advice to someone new to running or to Special Olympics, it would be this: just show up and give it your all. It might look and feel different every day, but showing up is what matters most.
Running this marathon has been a long-time goal of mine, and getting to do it while supporting Special Olympics New Hampshire makes it even more meaningful. I’m so excited to be working with this program and standing behind athletes who show every day what determination, inclusion, and opportunity can achieve.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for supporting a cause that turns effort, belief, and miles into lasting impact.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Dawn & Rob Macarthur
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Michael De Feo
Love you, La!! Dad
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William Oscroft
Sending you love and support. So happy to contribute to this cause.
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Chanti And John O’hare
We are so excited to watch you crush it La!
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Krista Sonia
Goooo Lauren! We're all rooting for you!
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Patrick Hoban
Good luck, Lauren! Remember that the bear that jumps on your back at mile 20 is there to HELP you, not hurt you!!! 😜
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Brielle And Luke Macarthur
We are so proud of you Auntie La, we love you!
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Guiselle Latham
You got this! oxox
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Larry Arlen
Good luck Lauren! A cause near to our family!
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Michele Ross
You will crush it!
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Colin Macarthur
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Erina Kelly
You’ve got this!
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Looser Family
We will be cheering you on!🥰
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Megan + Emmett
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Julie And Steve Shope
Way to go Lauren - we'll be cheering for you !
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Missy & Dave Sherman
Good Luck!!
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Bill & Lisa Suglia
Good luck Lauren, you will crush it
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Victoria Arlen
This is amazing! So proud of you Lauren! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to giving back while going after an amazing athletic achievement.
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Jake Tuzza
Good Luck!
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Trudy Hale
Good luck!! You won’t need it 🥰 Dave and I are so Happy for you !!! You got this !!!! (Happy Birthday 🫶❤️🫶)
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Brooke Mcelwee
Go Lauren!! Xoxo
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Kerry Sullivan
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Carla Smith
Best of luck Lauren!!
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Aaron Aj Johnson
Hi Lauren, Duffi is a teacher as well and I always support the teachers. Good luck to you for tackling this for such an amazing cause. Best, AJ
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Aidan
Keep fighting the good fight sis !
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Meghan Gadway
We will be at the penguin plunge the weekend for the same great cause! You are an inspiration to all your students, thank you for everything you do. Let’s Go!
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Joe Sugar
Go get’em Lauren!!!
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Mary Nicholson
Get Up That Hill! :)
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Lydia
So proud of you lauren! Supporting you from afar❤️
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Troy Chakarun
Run Lauren Run!!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
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Abigail & Thomas Gallant
Good luck, Mrs. MacArthur! Thank you for inspiring us in the classroom and on the track!
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Kristine Kane
You are an inspiration Lauren!
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Liz Arlen
Go Lauren!
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Jill D
Way to go Lauren!
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Lauren P
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Qua
Go Lauren Go
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Kelli Booth
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The Macphersons
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So proud of you Lauren! You are following a dream and supporting an amazing organization. Can't wait to cheer you on!