Meghan Cohen

Team Hope For The Warriors ® Profile: Meghan Cohen

Meghan and her Dad, Michael, before the Columbus Marathon

Team Hope For The Warriors® member since: 2012

2012 Footprints:

    Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon (Columbus, OH) 
    Turkey Trot (Chesterfield, MO)

Have You Always Been a Runner?

“I have not always been a runner. I played lacrosse in High School (and for years before that) which of course requires a lot of running, but I was never very fond of it. It wasn't until I witnessed both my parents, my Mom mostly (whom were not always runners) train and run a marathon. It was a huge inspiration and that got me thinking, "Hey, if they can do it then I can do it!" So I trained and ran one.”

What Made You Want To Become Part Of Team Hope For The Warriors®?

“In 2007 my Dad, Michael Cohen, decided to run the Marine Corps Marathon as a part of Team Hope for The Warriors®.  Watching both him and my Mom complete marathons, I decided I wanted to run one as well.  I didn't want to just run a marathon; I wanted to run for a cause and help raise money for the very organization that my dad ran for.  So this past October I raised $538 to help out Hope for the Warriors®.” 

What Motivates You?

“My motivator for running and training are both of my parents. I would not have been able to run my marathon if it wasn't for both of them. They both run so they gave me pointers and helped me out. My Mom even signed up and ran the marathon with me to keep me motivated during the actual event. My Dad ran the 1/2 marathon and he would still get out on Sundays and run those long runs (I'm talking a 22 miler) with me just so I wouldn't have to do it alone. They have always been supportive of what I choose to do with my life and I couldn't be more thankful. My brother was also a huge motivator. He would always text or leave me little notes telling me good luck with my run, he knew I could do it. It kept me going. The morning of the marathon he sent me a text saying, "It's just another run" so I wouldn't freak myself out beforehand.”

What Has Been Your Favorite Part Of Being Part Of The Team?

"My favorite part of being part of the Team is definitely knowing that I am raising money for an incredible organization and that I am also spreading the word of the work that this organization does. I love how friendly everyone is that works for this organization and even those who are team members like me. They have great posts on the Facebook page that keep me running and make me want to get out there and keep sharing everything that this organization does."