Category Archives: racing

I Need You

By Steve | Published: June 17, 2011
I’m down on one knee asking for a pledge from anyone who can spare $20 to help make a significant change in the AIDS & HIV landscape. I’ll do the hard part ….. I’ll do all of the running to prepare for and race in the 2011 NYC Marathon. ….. you just need to make a donation…… and together, we make a difference.
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My New Race Available in eBook

By Steve | Published: June 15, 2011
My leukemia diagnosis and treatment story has now been converted to eBook format. My other titles are presently being coverted as well. Check them out at www.lulu.com
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Gary Papa Run 4 Your Life 5k

By Steve | Published: June 14, 2011
The Gary Papa Run 4 Your Life 5k will be held on Father’s Day, June 20th.  Gary Papa, former Action News Sports Director passed away June 19, 2009 after a long fight against prostate cancer.  Papa became involved on the board for the race in 2005, and last year the race was renamed in his [...]
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New Liberty Sports Magazine Issue is Out

By Steve | Published: June 10, 2011
The June issue of LSM is posted online and on news stands. My feature articles can be found on page 20 (on John Winther) and page 64 (the courageous story of Tom and Pam Kramer and "Racing to Register") Come check them out.
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Racing the Sunset

By Steve | Published: May 17, 2011
Don’t worry. You are not “normal”. I suspect you never were, and it’s unlikely that you ever will be and that’s a good thing. None of us are and we are proud to have you sit on the board of our abnormal council. The respect that I have for you as a triathlete is tremendous BUT it cannot hold a candle to the respect I have for you and your post competitive days and life outside of sport.
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2010 Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend Schedule

By Steve | Published: October 26, 2010
Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20: Health & Fitness Expo Noon – 9 p.m., Friday, November 19 (NEW EXTENDED HOURS) 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20 Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall D, 12th & Arch streets Entry is free and open to the public. In addition to activities, vendors and seminars, the Health & Expo is where [...]
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Running in the USA Race Calendar

By Steve | Published: February 4, 2010
I found this pretty cool race calendar which offers great search and filter features for anywhere in the states and at any point in the year.
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Racing for Recovery

By Steve | Published: January 29, 2010
I want to introduce you all to a friend of mine. Todd Crandell and I met several years ago when I interviewed him for a piece for Transitiontimes.com. That interview bloomed into a good friendship which brought him to Philly to race the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon.
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Runners Aim to Raise $60k at Philadelphia Marathon

By Steve | Published: October 28, 2009
"I Run to Stop MS" Team Will Help Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis
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Appreciating New & Wonderful Souls

By Steve | Published: October 24, 2009
I need to first preface this post by giving the appropriate credit where credit is due. “New and Wonderful Souls” were the words used by Vicki Huber Rudawsky in an email to me to describe her thoughts on what was a very memorable evening....
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