Mount Rushmore Half Marathon – Fulfilling my Promise to Papa
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon – An Emotional Race and Run
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Why was Mount Rushmore half marathon race was so meaningful?
I was emotional. More emotional than I have ever been for a race and this was before I even signed up. This
We Promised, YOU Delivered!
NEW Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease
YOU made this happen!
Our research center was decades old. Our staff was on different floors and we knew we could do better for them and the people walking through our doors every day. As active Advisory Board Members at Northwestern
Pikes Peak Ascent
THE Toughest 13.1 Mile Race in the World
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How Challenging is Pikes Peak?
What does it take to run a race straight up 14,115 feet to the top of Pikes Peak mountain in Colorado? Although the
2018 Tokyo Marathon
Running Full Circle – Sixth and Final World Major Marathon
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Tokyo, here we come!
In the marathon world, there are six majors: Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York City and Tokyo. Until recently, I ran five of these six races. Tokyo has
2017 Santa Hustle
It’s not just a race. It’s a magical experience.
Race #10- 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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The Santa Hustle Smokies 5K & Half Marathon
Christmas came early this year in the racing world. More specifically, over
2017 Rock ‘Roll Savannah Half Marathon
Racing through Cobblestone Streets and Mossy-Laden Oaks
Race #9- 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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The Rock ‘N Roll Savannah Marathon
Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah has charmed thousands of runners with its picturesque course and Southern hospitality.
2017 Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon
The “D” + Passport / Windsor Tunnel = My Hometown Run!
Race #8- 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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The 40th Annual Detroit Free Press International Marathon
Since 1978, runners from all over the world have traveled
2017 Philadelphia Rock ‘N Roll Half Marathon
Ever Since Watching Rocky, I’ve Dreamed of Running the “Steps”
Race #7- 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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In the City of Brotherly Love
Famous for its LOVE statue (sadly renovated during my visit), the the 40th
2017 Mad Half Marathon
The Maaaaaaad Hills of Vermont
Race #6- 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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Two Half Marathons, Two States, One Day Apart.
A mere 24 hours ago, I crossed the finish line at the Shipyard Old Port Half
2017 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon
Racing + Lobsters = One Happy Runner
Race #5 – 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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Is Maine worth the trip? In a word: Yes!
Yes, life is good in Maine. So good, that I am kicking
2017 Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
Run. Sip. Explore.
Race #4 – 10 for 10 Challenge: 10 Half Marathons in 10 Different States
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Wine and racing…is that really a thing?
This is not only a thing, but a growing trend in different cities and running groups around the
2017 Berlin Marathon – Fast, Flat and 99% Humidity
This Is Berlin
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If you’re a veteran marathoner looking to set a personal best — or a newbie seeking a flat, fast course for your first marathon — the Berlin Marathon could be the race for you. It’s the third-largest marathon in
2017 Flying Pig Marathon – Yes, I spotted flying pigs!
Do Pigs Fly? Keep Your Eyes Wide Open in this Race!
Race #3 of the #10for10 Challenge – 10 half marathon in 10 different states
Just the name, in itself, grabbed my attention. There are plenty of races to run throughout the country, but few are as unique as
2017 OKC Memorial Marathon – A Run to Remember
A Run to Remember – Race #2 in the #10for10 Challenge
22 years ago, I was flipping through channels at home and stopped when I saw news coverage of a bomb in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I was 16-years-old and this was my first experience with terrorism. A helicopter was
2017 Gasparilla Distance Challenge – Tampa, Florida
4 races. 4 T-shirts. 5 freaking medals. 2 days.
Yes, you read that correctly. The 2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic is one of the most unique races in the world which includes a full slate of running events for runners at all levels including 4 races throughout the weekend: 15k
2016 Athens Marathon – It All Started Here
The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. According to legend, it covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Philippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon 2,500 years ago to announce the Greeks’ defeat over the Persians. As a runner looking to complete
The Hatfield and McCoy Marathon: No Feudin’, Just Running!
The Historic Feud: Family, Honor, Justice, Revenge and a Vicious 26.2
The Hatfields and McCoys. Mere mention of their names stirs up visions of a lawless and unrelenting family feud that would span generations. The Hatfield-McCoy Marathon lived up to its reputation of being the Weather Channels “15 toughest
How the Love of Music and Alzheimer’s Connected Over 130 People Together
3 Total Strangers Found a Way
Imagine losing your mom. Now imagine losing your mom and your partner’s mom in the same year due to Alzheimer’s. This is how I was introduced to Susan Hilger and Tim Minkkinen, owners of Tahti Guitars in Charlotte, North Carolina. We spoke on the phone
R4P Runs 104 Stories at World Trade One for the First Responders of 9/11
Running UP the Tallest Building in the Western Hemisphere
Every once in a while something very important comes along which enables Run4Papa to support other worthy causes and this is one of them. The Siller Family started the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory of their
The 2016 Antarctica Marathon
Running a Marathon at the End of the World
Nervous Energy. As a veteran of nine marathons, I have experienced plenty in my racing days: showing up having not trained for London, ascending and descending 5,164 steps on the Great Wall of China, being stopped at mile 25.8 in
Send Run4Papa to the Moon!
Send R4P to the Moon!
When you run a marathon on all 7 continents to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s and other related dementia awareness, what is the next challenge?
IF Run4Papa gets 1,000,000 clicks by the end of the day, these five sponsors will send him to
2015 Chicago Marathon
How to Run 26.2 Miles with Leg Cramps
On race day, 1.7 million spectators came to watch over 45,000 runners treat themselves to a 26.2-mile tour of diverse cultures, historic buildings and residences, renowned architecture, vibrant murals and the mouth-watering scents of some of the best dining in the world. Known
2015 Outback Marathon – Running in the Land Down Under
Red Clay for Days and Ayers Rock as Our Backdrop
When you think of Australia, what typically comes to your mind? Kangaroos. Fosters. The Crocodile Hunter. The Sydney Opera House. The Great Barrier Reef. For me, all of these iconic images stick out, but the area I want to
Nevis Bungy Jump – Queenstown, New Zealand
Taking a Leap of Faith from 440 Feet Above the Ground
Standing in line for a roller coaster. Looking down 96 stories from the top of the Hancock building. Riding a bike along the Golden Gate Bridge. Taking off in an airplane. The mere thought of skydiving. If you love
Tough Mudder – Atlanta, Georgia
Since there was an insane amount of mud and obstacles at the #toughmudderATL, so I figured why not leave the picture taking to the #toughmudderteam #RunningAgainstDementia #R4Paroundtheglobe
Rima’s Run for Epilepsy 5K – Concord Mills, NC
Participated in the second annual Rima’s Run for Epilepsy 5K in honor of Rima and her beautiful daughter who battle this disease each and every day.
My 2014 Rio Marathon Experience
Racing in the Rain at the Rio Marathon
Considered to be one of the top-guns on the international calendar, the Rio Marathon is host to some of the world’s best athletes as they come together in a bid to soak in the atmosphere of the race as well as
Run4Papa Around The Globe – Volume II
The gauntlet has been laid down! Send us your favorite running pictures in support of R4P in your favorite races. We will continue to share photos from around the world to put a much larger face to running against dementia! #R4Paroundtheglobe #RunningAgainstDementia
2014 R4P Film Shoot
Through the support of many close friends in the Queen City, R4P was able to put on this innovative and informative video to raise awareness and funds for dementia research. #R4Paroundtheglobed #RunnningAgainstDementia