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  • Inspirational Race Stories

  • About seven years ago I was diagnosed with cancer as I was coming into my senior year of high school. I went from being on the Olympic soccer development team, to having barely enough energy to make
    About seven years ago I was diagnosed with cancer as I was coming into my senior year of high school. I went from being on the Olympic soccer development team, to having barely enough energy to make
  • Charlie Gregory, 79, is running his 100th marathon on Sunday in the Publix Georgia Marathon. Gregory says he is also a "50 Starter," which means he has run a marathon in all 50 states, plus Washington
    Charlie Gregory, 79, is running his 100th marathon on Sunday in the Publix Georgia Marathon. Gregory says he is also a "50 Starter," which means he has run a marathon in all 50 states, plus Washington
  • My name is John Vernon and I will be running Sunday in memory of my sister, Christy Vernon. She was a first grade school teacher who passed away 10 years ago due to a catastrophic blood infection. She
    My name is John Vernon and I will be running Sunday in memory of my sister, Christy Vernon.
  • Truth is, I hate running just never was able to do it for long and Iook like a cross between a hurt animal and a power walker when I run. I lost my husband, he was 42 this past September and I was his
    Truth is, I hate running just never was able to do it for long and Iook like a cross between a hurt animal and a power walker when I run.
  • At the age of 2, Colin Penuel's life took a dramatic change in course when he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis – the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States. Now 24
    At the age of 2, Colin Penuel's life took a dramatic change in course when he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis – the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States. Now 24
  • My son, Gavin, is 6 years old and has cerebral palsy. He has a hard time walking and has taught me so much about myself and my body. He works so hard every day to do some "normal" things we take for
    My son, Gavin, is 6 years old and has cerebral palsy. He has a hard time walking and has taught me so much about myself and my body. He works so hard every day to do some "normal" things we take for
  • November 17th, 2012 I ran my very first 5k. I didn't do it quickly but I finished. It was then I realized my love for racing. December 9th, 2012, on a whim, I ran my first half marathon, without any
    November 17th, 2012 I ran my very first 5k. I didn't do it quickly but I finished. It was then I realized my love for racing. December 9th, 2012, on a whim, I ran my first half marathon, without any
  • I am running in memory of my wife Liza Van Welf-Vaz who passed away Aug. 31, 2012. We were married almost 34 years and by running, I feel I keep her memory alive. I always think of her while I run
    I am running in memory of my wife Liza Van Welf-Vaz who passed away Aug. 31, 2012. We were married almost 34 years and by running, I feel I keep her memory alive. I always think of her while I run
  • I sent a message to Georgia Marathon on Facebook to tell you all how excited we are to start our wedding day with the Georgia Marathon. They sent a message back stating that you'd like to talk to us further.
    I sent a message to Georgia Marathon on Facebook to tell you all how excited we are to start our wedding day with the Georgia Marathon. They sent a message back stating that you'd like to talk to us further.
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