In Memory of Anna "Patty Duke" Pearce

Please support the Patty Duke Mental Health Project, founded by Sean Astin in memory of his mother Anna "Patty Duke" Pearce, who was a tireless advocate for mental health issues. Thank you.



This graphic above links to the Run3rd Team fundraising page. All donations go directly into Sean's main fundraiser: InMemoryOfPattyDuke.com

I #Run3rd for Anna.

Calabasas Classic 10K

Sean Astin ran his hometown Calabasas Classic 10K on November 10 with a finishing time was 1:01:18.7. He's run the race several times before, most recently in 2011.

Sean Astin at the Alamo City Comic Con

Sean Astin attended the Alamo City Comic Con in San Antonio TX October 25-27, 2012, participating in the usual autograph signings, photo ops and Q&A session, also throwing in a quick run along the city's famed River Walk and an in-depth interview with Lisa Douglas. Let the many photos and videos commence!

Sean gives us a smoldering look!

Before the con started, Sean went for a run along San Antonio's River Walk.

Sean Astin runs the EAS Distance Classic

Not content with just signing autographs, doing photo ops and having a Q&A session with fans during his 30-hour stay in Columbus OH, Sean also signed up for a 10-mile race on Sunday morning. The EAS Distance Classic includes a longer 20-mile race for the ultra-athlete as well as a 5K for the casual Sunday runner. Sean has set his sights on the Chicago Marathon on October 13.

(A more personalized account and additional photos are on the run3rd blog.)

Before the race, Sean posed with some fans who were quite thrilled to see him at their small race.

More Sean Astin at Indy Double Road Race

Here are some more photos and a video of Sean Astin at the Indianapolis Double Road Race on August 11. After running for 10K, there was an intermission followed by a 5K. These photos are from the 5K.

Sean approaches the 5K finish line.

Sean Astin at Double Road Race in Indianapolis

Sean Astin ran the Double Road Race in Indianapolis IN on Sunday August 11. The race consists of a 10K, an intermission and then a 5K. His  official time for the 10K was 56:24.4, 9:05 pace; and for the 5K was 26:10.1, 8:26 pace. His total for 15K was 1:22:34.

Announcing: Run3rd The Game!

As additional proof of Sean Astin's love for video games, he has teamed with Amor Games to create Run3rd The Game. Join Sean and his most beloved characters in dedicating your run to a loved one, cause or idea. Collect medals and avoid obstacles as you rack up the miles, urged on by Sean. Share your results on Twitter!

The game will be officially unveiled at the E3 Expo June 11-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, but you can play here now! (Please note the game is not enabled for mobile devices, alas!)

Sean Astin at the Marine Corp Historic Half Marathon

Sean Astin ran the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon today in Fredricksburg VA. His times were: 5K in 32:33, 10:29 min/mi; 10K in 1:05:48, 10:36 min/mi; 15K in 1:37:11, 10:26 min/mi; 20K 2:06:31, 10:11 min/mi and a strong finish time of 2:11:58, 10:04 min/mi. Here is the first batch of photos and a video from the event.

Sean shows off his #run3rd logo for a group of Marines.

Sean shows off his medal. Photo by wryang.

Sean Astin at the Vancouver Sun Run 10K

While in town for the Fan Expo Vancouver, Sean took the time to participate in the Vancouver Sun Run 10K.

Click here for a video from British Columbia CTV News.

Sean chatted with Christy Clark, the Premier of British Columbia and an avowed Lord of the Rings fan.

Sean Astin: Read This Essay & Understand My Heart

Posted by Sean Astin on his Facebook page.

I'm heading up to Canada today to participate in the Vancouver Sun Run. Tiffany Crawford a reporter from the Vancouver Sun tells me that over 50,000 people will show up. This'll be the largest group of people I have ever run with by nearly double.

It is a strange and surreal time to be alive. Since the second world war, television has brought people close together in times of joy and tragedy. As a boy I remember moments like the space shuttle Challenger disaster and the assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan and the death of Elvis... I remember the 1984 Olympics, the television show Roots, the birth of MTV. These shared experiences made me feel totally connected to the world. Each Community National Television "event" left me feeling closer to everyone, entitled to stand taller as an informed citizen and thoughtful human being. As an actor, "emotions" are tools of my trade. I come from a family of talkers and feelers. We SHARE. We don't seem to know any other way to resolve conflict until everyone has taken a heartfelt journey through the range of emotions that we all are feeling, arriving on the other side of a family gathering, relieved, exhausted, satisfied. When I was a kid, we didn't merely listen to stories, we joined them. For us, being an audience member carried immense responsibility. It is a selfish way to be, but somehow any other way of being feels lazy or ungrateful.

Now, what insanity befalls people like me when we have instant shared access to the world. Now, every breath from every person in the world is shared. National & International events are not meant to be experienced and internalized as a moment to be related to one another as we walk through life. Now, we can affect everything! Walking on the moon isn't a performance to be marveled at, it's an opportunity to tweet with the astronauts.

Interactivity.

Sean at last year's Miles for Melanoma 5K

Here is some recently posted video from the Miles for Melanoma 5K held at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, on May 6, 2012. Sean can be seen running at 1:14, and handing out awards with fellow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Jason Biggs ("Leo") at 1:37.

You can read Sean's report of the race on the Run3rd blog.

Sean Astin runs 2013 LA Marathon

Sean ran his 4th LA Marathon on March 17, 2013, finishing with a time of 4:42:31.  Here are many photos from the day.

Sean with Betty Wong and Robert Hitchcock

 Sean's St. Patrick's Day and #run3rd themed race gear:

Sean Astin interviewed following Princess Half

Sean Astin is interviewed by Fitzness.com after completing the Disney Princess Half Marathon on February 24, 2013.

Sean Astin at Disney Princess Half Marathon 3/3

On Sunday, February 24, Sean ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon. His finishing time was 2:20:25, about 6 minutes faster than his time for the Tinker Bell the month before. Here are some pics and videos from the day!

Part 1 | Part 2

Sean and fellow runner Jeff Galloway, photo by Mariah B. Spengler

Sean really wants his photo taken! This one was posted by @bhamblondd.

Sean Astin at Disney Princess Half Marathon 2/3

For fans who weren't able to get into the Friday morning meet-up, Sean hung out at the Expo both Friday and Saturday morning. He also ran the Royal Family 5K on Saturday.  Part 1 | Part 3

Sean with Miss Chiquita Banana @Chiquita

Sean Astin at Disney Princess Half Marathon 1/3

Last weekend, Sean Astin traveled to Florida to participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, running in both the Royal Family 5K and the Half Marathon, as well as attending the official runDisney Meet-up and the Expo. Here is part 1 of 3 with many photos from the events, plus a video or two!  Part 2 | Part 3

Friday, February 22, runDisney Meet-up

Early Friday morning, a lucky few runners got to experience an early morning 2 mile run through the Disney Park, breakfast and talks by Sean and other running celebrities.

Stacey Conticello pins a #run3rd sign on Sean's back.

Sean with Kris and Mindy, aka @RaceEveryStep

Sean Astin at Pasadena Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

Sean Astin ran the Pasadena Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon today, finishing in 2:14:45. Also running was fellow #Run3rd Team Captains Andrea Barber (best know for her role as Kimmy Gibler in the 80s sitcom "Full House") and Heather Stewart.

#Run3rd Team Captains Andrea Barber, Heather Stewart, Sean Astin and Leah Gutierrez

Sean and Andrea warm their hands before the race.

Sean Astin talks Run3rd at Tinker Bell Meetup

Sean explains the genesis and meaning of #run3rd at the Tinker Bell Meet-up in Disneyland prior to the weekend races.

Hey, That's Sean Astin!

Article to go with video below.

The whispers in the crowd were true – that was Sean Astin at the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K and Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort this past weekend. This was the third runDisney half marathon the star of The Goonies, Rudy and The Lord of the Rings, participated in. Last year Astin ran both the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon and the Disneyland Half Marathon. 

Not only does Astin love runDisney events but also loves the runners that participate. He was very generous with his time at the races and at the expo for photos, autographs and entertaining the crowd. Much to my surprise he even showed up in “character” for the 5K wearing Tinker Bell wings and a sparkle skirt. Now, he may deny that fact in public, but the video below has the evidence. 

As runners we run for different reasons. Astin runs for what he calls #Run3rd. What that means is he runs first for himself, second for his family and third for anyone that tweets him and asks for a special run dedication. 

I think anyone having the chance to meet him last weekend will agree, Sean Astin is a great guy, loves running and loves runDisney. But judge for yourself, let him tell you in his own words.

Source

Sean runs the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon

Sean Astin ran the 2nd Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland yesterday. Here are some photos before, during and after the race.

Sean gave a pre-race pep talk to the runners. From mouseinfo.com

Sean shows off his #run3rd shirt. From mouseinfo.com.

Sean shows Kelly a video of daughter Bella in the kids' races.
Posted on runDisney's Facebook page.