Inspirational Runner

Running With Raven – Thoughts from Paula Harkin

March 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

Before you read this Q & A, be sure to read my review on Running With Raven; it will give you a good idea as to what the book is about! I wanted to get Paula Harkin’s thoughts on the book Running With Raven by Laura Lee Huttenbach. Like [read more...]

From the Heart: Jenn & Ron

April 23, 2016 // 1 Comment

“Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh The Bend Marathon is Sunday, April 24th and I’m sure [read more...]

From the Heart: Norberto Roman

February 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Soldiers hold a special place in my heart. They endure so much, sacrifice more than people can comprehend and allow me, and my boys, to enjoy the luxuries of a free county. Unfortunately, so many of these heroes develop conditions that last well [read more...]

From the Heart: Kevin De Angelis

January 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

‘The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, and move.’ ~John [read more...]

Guest Recap: 2015 Everest Marathon

December 21, 2015 // 0 Comments

Teresa met Darryl Houghtelling last September at the Gorgeous Relay and, thanks to Facebook, has been able to stay in touch. This man is an inspiration in so many ways. He’s probably one of the most tenacious and supportive runners [read more...]

From the Heart: Sondra Rose Completes New York Marathon at 77

November 23, 2015 // 0 Comments

“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” ~John D. Rockefeller I run for selfish reasons. Running allows me to [read more...]

From the Heart: Chuck Coats, Not Just a Fast Guy

October 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

I met Chuck Coats at the Three Capes Relay this year and wanted just a little bit of his energy. Even at the end of a relay this guy was still bouncing around, ready to go for more. I ran into him again at the 12 Bridges Relay and even though he [read more...]

From the Heart: Albert Franklin Miller Jr.

September 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

From the first moment you meet “Ultra Al”, you will immediately be mesmerized by his apparent passion for running and his incredible history with the sport. While he has been a friend of my husband’s family for many years, I only met him in [read more...]

From the Heart: Michael Westphal fights Parkinson’s disease

August 31, 2015 // 0 Comments

Parkinson’s disease affects approximately one million people in the United States. It’s a progressive disease that causes a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that primarily affects the motor systems. Stiff and aching muscles, [read more...]

From the Heart: An Update of Inspiration

April 18, 2015 // 0 Comments

I checked in on some of our past inspirational athletes and wanted to pass along an update. I know that for me it’s easy to make excuses, but this group reminds me that every day is a gift and I have the choice to take advantage of that gift or [read more...]