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Doing Right
Here is a nice little feel good story for you. A few days ago the young boy who lives across the street knocked up to borrow a few tools. Let me first clarify a few things…
when I says”young” he is probably in his early 20s and living with his girlfriend and baby. So, while still [...]
Be Well Philly Article
Philadelphia magazine’s health and fitness supplement, Be Well Philly, ran a nice piece on me in their current September issue. Thanks to editor Emily Leaman, and photographer Adam Jones, for capturing what’s been important in this journey. Pick it up at your local news stand or check it out here.
Be Well Philly
Posted in leukemia & lymphoma society, survivor, team in training, triathlon Tagged be well philly, leukemia & lymphoma society, philadelphia magazine, team in training Comments closed
The ChesapeakeMan Endurance Festival Is Filling Fast! – 7 Different Events – There’s One for You!
End your race season with an unforgettable event that everyone is raving about, the CheaspeakeMan Endurance Festival. Enjoy racing through the pristine Blackwater Wildlife Refuge on September 21st on Maryland’s Eastern Shore when the heat of the season has subsided. Taking place in the same venue as TriColumbia’s world renown, Ironman 70.3 EagleMan race, ChesapeakeMan [...]
Posted in ironman, racing, running, triathlon Tagged bugeye classic, chesapeakeman, moonlight marathon, skipjack triathlon, swimfesr Comments closed
Who is This?
Here is a quick funny story. If you have raced anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic region, surely you are familiar with the name Rob Vigorito. (A.K.A “Vigo” or “Vig”). Vigo is the long standing USAT Regional President and was the founder and race director extraordinaire for The Columbia Triathlon Association which gave us epic events such [...]
Posted in motivation, triathlon Tagged columbia triathlon, columbia triathlon association, ironman eagleman 70.3, rob vigorito, tricolumbia Comments closed
USAT Regional Council Comments
My USA Triathlon Mid Atlantic Regional Counil seat is up for re-election. To be placed on the ballot and considered for re-election, I needed to provide a few personal thoughts on what the sport of triathlon has meant to me. Below is what I presented.
I look at triathlon not as a sport or even a combination of sports, [...]
2013 ING NYC Marathon for Grassroot Soccer
Hey gang. I am teaming up with Ethan Zohn again to race the ING NYC Marathon for his charity Grassroot Soccer. This would have been my 5th trip to this event. But a wet witch who goes by the name of Sandy had other plans for last year’s race. Looking forward to going [...]
Posted in racing Tagged ethan zohn, grassroot soccer, ing nyc marathon, remissionman Comments closed
A Few Words to my IRONMAN Lake Placid Friends
As you are now all tucked in your bed trying to get a little sleep the night before this epic event, I wanted to share a few thoughts.
Go claim what you have already earned.
Trust in the many hours already invested.
Believe in the training and in yourself.
Embrace the support [...]
New Drug May Be Best Treatment for Leukemia Yet
(TIME.com) — It’s called ibrutinib, and it’s a potential breakthrough in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that could leave patients with fewer side effects than chemotherapy.
In research published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), scientists report that the experimental drug, which differs from broadly acting chemotherapy agents by specifically targeting certain cancer-causing processes, [...]
Posted in cancer, leukemia & lymphoma society Tagged breakthrough leukemia drug, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma Comments closed
Living Strong
Last night I had the honor of addressing a roomful of cancer survivors at our local LIVESTRONG YMCA. I have been a member of this Y for about 20 years and a board member for another 6 or so. Given that I am also a leukemia survivor, I am always excited to meet, greet, and [...]
Posted in cancer, motivation, survivor Tagged community y eastern delaware county, livestrong, team in training, trirock philly, trirock triathlon series Comments closed
Q & A With Running Legend Vicki Huber Rudawsky