Running Through Grief 👵🏼🏃‍♂️💨

Running changed my life in ways I never expected. In this video, I share my journey from being a full-time caregiver for my grandmother to finding healing through running after her passing. I went from struggling through my first mile to running my first half marathon in her honor. Now, I'm training for the Honolulu Marathon and discovering what comes next for me.

Running has become my way of coping, honoring her memory, and finding new direction in life.

Hope to see you in Honolulu! 🤙

[ChrisPunsalanTV]

hey everyone!

I'm fairly new to the running community, but if have questions about watches, shoes, training, etc. leave 'em in the comments and i'll try to answer them! also, this would be a great opportunity for all the experienced runners to chime in.

also, if you're running the honolulu marathon this year I hope to see you there!

[withurshield]

I miss hearing your grandma’s sweet voice.

[LittleBurrit]

It's very clear you cared about grandma ALLOT, and I'm so sorry for your loss. She'll always be there for you in spirit :) ❤

[elizabethbaldonado]

Taking care of your grandma gave you memories that will be with you for the rest of your life. It takes a special person to take care of a loved one. I took care of my mom for 17 years. She has been gone for 2 years now. But whenever I think of her, it fills my heart and soul with love and peace. You and gramma shared a special bond that nothing can ever break, and you should feel proud that you did the best you could to give her a beautiful life. Remember, she is always with you.

[itsdorkiiekim]

I loved grandma as my own! Sending love and prayers as you navigate through this journey! You got this! ❤

[nekoti.-]

All past caregivers can relate to you and the major question of what to do after? It's not an easy one. It's not as much decision paralysis, as it's an emotional one.

Grandma is with you always.

[mitastarr]

You took care of grandma for so long, so lovingly. Not everyone can do what you did. Of course you can do anything!

[CajunLady]

Chris I’m so proud of you. Grandma is smiling down at you and with you on your journey. God has special plans for you❤your girlfriend is beautiful ❤oh you will be a great dog dad!

[DahnaJimenez-gk]

Hope you feel better soon. I'm sure Grandma's proud of you

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[stellar-]

You're so sweet! Greetings from Switzerland!

Don't think too much ... Life will unfold itself ... trust in it and stay in peace ❤❤❤

[shaks]

Think about you guys a lot. Your grandmother made an indent on the internet, and we are all here for you ❤

[DedeMager-ighe]

It's really beautiful. Our Lord closes and opens Chapters in our lives... ❤

[aimeelea]

Get it Chris, grandma will be with you.

[lorenzo]

I am so sorry for your lost. Thank you for sharing those moments with your grandmother they made my days. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

[deshieldstf]

Praying and sending you love, Chris! <3

[ChristyBeck-ysdw]

Keep up the good work keep up the exercising hopefully you'll win this race we miss grandma you did a great job raising grandma

[SIKKYBEATS]

Feels like I’m watching back an old Chris punsalan video. Keep it up man.

[MadameM.]

You can do this! And Grandma will be with you every step of the way in spirit. You are an amazing young man.

[EMMAN]

I am your new subscriber i love to watch your grandma videos but then i open your account and your latest video about grandma die i was very sad and cry alot you are very lucky to have grandma like this you are so power full you lost your most important person you are amaizing and the grandma will be alway in our memories

[bonitahobbs]

YOU ARE A GOOD- BELOVED PERSON . We understood your grief to the best of our ability. Keep running . Be sure to run in a SAFE AREA. N pepper spray or other protections are important ! 🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏❤️