On Sept. 1, 1980, Terry Fox had to stop running his Marathon of Hope.  He had run 3339 miles and had approximately 1961 miles left.  I was 11 and promised to one day complete the run. I do not want to take any of the credit from Terry Fox or the foundation but I want to satisfy that idealistic wish from my childhood.  I’m challenging myself to run 6 days/week until I reach 1961 miles.

I was 10 when Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope. I thought it was pretty cool that a local guy (around Vancouver) was doing something outside our corner of the world.  As I got older, I got a better appreciation for the determination, courage and idealism that he possessed.

“I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to.” Terry Fox

Progress: As of Nov. 14, we were more than 20% done! Read more Yeah!

Training: I need to get consistent about running – any suggestions? Read more

Seen on run: worst walk of shame Read more