Category Archives: racing

The Olympian: An American Triumph

Muhammad Ali. Jackie Robinson. Dr. John Baxter Taylor, Jr. The first two names need no introduction. The latter, Dr. Taylor, may not have been a three-time World Heavyweight Champion or dominate in six World Series, but his accomplishments are stunning: Dr. Taylor was the first African American to win an Olympic Gold medal. Dr. Taylor is little known; his obscurity perpetuated further by the fact that the great Olympian Jesse Owens is often accredited with Dr. Taylor’s landmark Olympic achievement.
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2011 ING NYC Marathon

Well here I am the day after the 2011 NYC marathon and I decided that it’s time to take a break from feeding my face to put some of my thoughts down about the weekend. As many of you know, I once again raced with Ethan Zohn and his charity Grassroot Soccer, raising money for [...]
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Relapse – A Brother in Battle

So if you haven’t heard the news, my buddy Ethan Zohn’s cancer is back.  I found out earlier this week just before the news broke to the rest of the world. It’s maddening… and frustrating. I have faith that Ethan will once again kick the crud out of his Hodgkins Lymphoma. And I keep finding [...]
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NYC Marathon Tip # 13

I have been receiving a number of marathon tips from the NYC Marathon folks with the race now just days away. I thought I would share a couple between now and race day. Here is your dose for today. PREPARE FOR THE START Planning ahead can make or break race morning. Pack your bag on Saturday [...]
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Myrtle Beach Marathon Added to 2012 Races

So in an act of sheer whimsicalia (yep, made that up), MG and I decided last night to register for the Myrtle Beach Marathon. A friend of her’s had signed up and it looked interesting so …. we’re in. I’ve never run a marathon that early in the year but I am very much looking [...]
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Racing for Recovery™ to Screen the New Film, Running with Demons

Sylvania, Ohio – June 24, 2011 – Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III, Todd Crandell, will appear at Doylestown, Pennsylvania’s County Theater on July 21, 2011 for the screening of the new documentary film Running with Demons.
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I Need You

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

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

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

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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