by Tom Garrity | Jun 20, 2026 | The Runner's Bib
At age 22 I gave birth to twin boys. My son Thomas was delivered dead.My son Matthew was born with no brain, only a brain stem. He was able to feel pain, know when he was hungry, and knew the sound of my voice as I cared for him.He was legally blind and deaf.He never...
by Tom Garrity | Jun 20, 2026 | The Runner's Bib
My co-worker who is an avid hiker and indoor rock climber was recently involved in a horrific accident. She fell 40 feet while at an indoor gym. She has spent the past 5 weeks in a trauma ICU in very serious condition. Her anticipated recovery time is 6 months to a...
by Tom Garrity | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
I am running the Lilly Barrack Ladies Night One Medal 5K out of respect for my friend Roseanne M. and her late daughter Emily. Roseanne and her family lost Emily to Angiosarcoma in January of 2022. Emily was only 27 years old and was a wonderfully loving, kind,...
by Tom Garrity | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Aksel a 14 year old boy was diagnosed May 2025 with a rare bone cancer. April 2025 we raced together at the Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash. In April 2026 I ran the Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash, missing my running buddy from 2025. In May 2026 I will be running in...
by Tom Garrity | Feb 5, 2026 | The Runner's Bib, Uncategorized
One Medal x USAFit Albuquerque: Who are you running for? One Medal is proud to be a 2026 sponsor of USAFIT Albuquerque. We believe progress doesn’t happen alone—it happens when someone shows up, encourages you on, and reminds you that the effort matters. USAFit...
