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For a person that already runs four active blogs, you would think I’d be a bit hesitant when I heard the question, “How would you like to write for our blog?”  But before I could even count my blogs, the mountain of grading on my desk, the work involved with wrapping up another school year, …

Three years ago on my blog, Jill’s Running Away, I wrote an account of my participation in the Broad Street Run, a 10-mile race here in Philly that happens on the first Sunday in each May.  It was a long piece that addressed how I felt at each stage, the conditions and the race itself.  …

How can I sum up my feelings before, during and after the Mini Marathon? I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be that is for sure! Maybe it’s because I knew I had to do it for all of my friends and family. I made sure that all of my ribbons were unique …

Being a DetermiNation athlete has a very special meaning for me.  I am sure a majority of our athletes feel this way when they get involved with our team.  We are a group of people who are determined to beat cancer.  My story is sadly, not unique, but it does embody why being a DetermiNation athlete is …

The Big Sur Marathon weekend has finally arrived.  In three days, I’ll be running along the ragged edge of the Western World and one the most beautiful marathons in the world.  I’m very excited.  This will be my third time running this race and my second time running for the American Cancer Society as a …