May 1, 2019 was the first official day of marathon training for 3 crazy ladies. And, this is the start of my story telling as we train and prepare for the Twin Cities Metronics Marathon on October 6, 2019. It READ MORE
Category: Inspiration
Overcoming challenges to succeed. People, places and stories that inspire.
Runner Pushes Pace at Fitger’s 5K Race
On April 27, 2019, my husband and I ran in the 30th Annual Fitger’s 5K Race. I had been struggling with my running for the past several years, since taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer recurrence. I have been working READ MORE
An Elite Experience for Boston Marathon Runner
The Friday before the 2019 Boston Marathon, Trevor Zimak received an email from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA). He was invited to start with the Boston Marathon Elite Men. He qualified with a time of 2:20:04 at the Grandmas Marathon, READ MORE
A Runner’s Passion Helps Kenyan Children Thrive
Sandy has always had a passion for running. She has spent the last 10 years turning that passion into action. She has helped hundreds of impoverished Kenyan children survive, run and thrive. Sandy has ran most of her life. When READ MORE
Busy Working Mom to Run First Marathon at 46
Stephanie may seem like every other busy working mother. She works full time in a busy dental practice. She has 2 children and a husband who are heavily involved in sports. Stephanie assumes the family roles of wife, mother, cook, READ MORE
Cancer Survivor to Run First Marathon at 51
I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2013. After my treatments, I started running to take back my life and regain my health. Now, I want to run my first marathon. My name is Tricia and I am READ MORE