TurtlesAgainstCancer

In the week between the Christmas and New Year holidays, I put some turtles in a box and gently put them into the hands of the United States Postal Service, hoping they would survive the trip to their new home. Before you turn me in to PETA, you should know these were not the “cute …

In just a few months, I’ll be starting my 10th year of running on the American Cancer Society DetermiNation team. Over that time, I’ve run more than 20 races in a dozen locations for “DNation.” In fact, when I register for a race now, the first thing I do after receiving my registration confirmation is …

Imagine being 14 again. The zits. The raging hormones. The mood swings and non-stop drama. Now, imagine being 14 … and having cancer. Where would you turn for support? Your classmates, maybe? What would you do if they were not only unsupportive, but downright mean, making fun of you because your hair was falling out? …

October 9, 2011 was the date of the 34th Chicago Marathon. But who cares? The really important anniversary to celebrate was the 28th birthday of Sarah Coulam. If you don’t know Sarah, I’m sorry. She’s one of the nicest, sweetest, most giving people you’ll meet. On this day, it was my pleasure to be running …

Sunday, I’m running the Twin Cities Marathon in Minnesota. No, that’s not exactly accurate – I’m racing the Twin Cities Marathon. To “run” it would be to enjoy what Runner’s World magazine calls one of the most beautiful urban marathons in the country. To “race” it means I likely will miss a lot of that …