I just got back in from 2.4 miles around Wash Park with a group of TNT teammates this morning. We meet on Saturdays at 6:50 a.m. at beautiful running trails to stretch and warmup, then we each run according to our time and pace. I was up to one 10K every Saturday and Sunday before last week.
Today, I mostly walked, ran a little, just about half of my normal weekly miles because I just had shoulder surgery a week ago. The shoulder doesn’t bother me at all, it’s the lingering bronchitis from the anesthesia! Can’t run if you can’t breathe!
Found these little videos that explain why I get up and get moving even the day after my surgery.
Please help me reach my goal to fight blood cancers. $5, $10, $50… it all makes a difference! Donate securely online at my official Team in Training website:
http://www.IRunToFightCancer.com
National Spokesperson is a former Olympian with a blood cancer
I loved this man’s story!
Marty Liquori • National Chairman & Spokesperson
Marty has served as national spokesperson for TNT since 1990 and has been an influence in the world of sports and fitness for three decades. After running a sub-four-minute mile in high school, he became the top-ranked miler and 5,000-meter runner in the world. In Mexico City, in 1968, he became the youngest person to participate in the Olympic 1,500-meter finals.
Marty conceived of the idea of a sporting goods store that sold only athletic shoes. He created the Athletic Attic chain, which grew to 250 stores by 1980.
As a broadcaster, Marty has covered six Olympics, 25 New York City Marathons, eight Ironman triathlons and numerous other sports events. He is currently host and producer of Saucony Running and Racing on ESPN.
“I was asked to be (TNT) chairman because of my work as an ESPN commentator and former world class runner,” he said. “Ironically, a few months later I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. I was now beyond just volunteering. I realized that the work of the Society through Team In Training was helping me. I learned how important this program is rather quickly. Fortunately, others had been working on these cures before I came along.”
“It’s a life-changing experience”
“The largest sports endurance program in the world… all while raising money to fight blood cancers”
“What I didn’t expect .. was so many friends”
“You don’t have to be Joe athlete coming in here”
“The team aspect is everything — Go Team in Training!”
“I know they’re helping me survive”
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Patients Tell How the Leukemia Society helps them
Thanks to your donations, more people than ever are surviving blood cancers
An amazing one-minute video!
30-second ad – child with leukemia
Right Now, Racing for Lives by TNT Canadian Team Member Graham Snowden
Every day, 38 Canadians are diagnosed with a blood cancer.
Every day, 18 Canadians die from a blood cancer.
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