Author Archives: Sister Mary Agnes

Sister Mary Agnes

About Sister Mary Agnes

Sister Mary Agnes entered the convent in 1987 and spent twelve years parenting the troubled girls at St. Charles Children’s Home. During that time, she implemented a unique hiking program for the children exploring trails in New Hampshire and Maine. Sister is the Event Coordinator of the Labor Day race, which has garnered national attention and has been featured in Runner’s World magazine and the CBS Early Show as well as many other publications.

Online Registration now open!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Sister Mary Agnes

Online registration for our Labor Day 2012 race is now open, and I am excited to announce we are using the new ChronoTrack online registration system. Click here to participate in our 16th Annual St. Charles Children’s Home 5k.  We … Continue reading →

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What the St. Charles Children’s Home 5k Means to Me

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sister Mary Agnes

I was away the summer of 1996 when the children began running at St. Charles.  Imagine my surprise when I returned to find a house full of runners–and I had NEVER run before.  My running career began in the fall … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Our 15th Annual 5k!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Sister Mary Agnes

It’s a special year for the St. Charles Children’s Home 5k:  Our 15th Annual.  It’s special for me as Race Director as well, since this is my 10th year directing the race.  Those of you who have been with us … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mission Trails Regional Park

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Sister Mary Agnes

When I originally started this blog for RunningNuns, my intent was to give people a window into St. Charles Children’s Home and our running program with the children. That proved much harder than I thought it would for the simple … Continue reading →

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Photos: 14th Annual St. Charles Children’s Home 5k

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Sister Mary Agnes

There’s nothing like being prompt and getting things done in a timely manner.  I planned to have the photos up from last year’s race by the middle of September.  Sigh.  Here they are now nearly 1000 of them!  I have … Continue reading →

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Absentee Blogger–With an "Excuse"

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sister Mary Agnes

  Ok, I have only written one post since September, and I just had to delete it because the link to the video I posted was broken.  My excuse?  Graduate school.  Above is a picture of my day of triumph … Continue reading →

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Thank You to Everyone Who Came Out to the St. Charles 5k

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

For me, yesterday’s race was the best and most beautiful ever!  The weather was perfect and we had a great turnout.  I am now back in San Diego to take my finals in college so I can graduate on Saturday(!) … Continue reading →

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You can still register for the St. Charles 5k on Race morning!

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

Online registration at Active.com is now closed, but people can still register for the race on race morning.  In fact, many runners prefer to do that.  Just plan to come sometime between 7:30 and 8:45.  We will be glad to … Continue reading →

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Perfect Weather for the St. Charles 5k

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

The sisters at St. Charles pray about many things, and as Labor Day approaches each summer we ask the Lord for nice weather for the day of our big road race.  He has not disappointed us yet!  We have things … Continue reading →

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The Saint Charles Children’s Home 5K–a video from last year

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

I happened to find this video that someone captured from our race last year and put together, and thought I would share it on the blog.  Last’s year’s race was wonderful and we hope for another great race just 8 … Continue reading →

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