by Tom Garrity | Apr 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
I am hiking for (and with) my mini donkey, Emory. I first met Emory a couple years ago at an equine rescue that I worked at. Emory was rescued by the livestock division of the police due to abuse/neglect and was extremely fearful around people. He would shake in the...
by Tom Garrity | Mar 24, 2025 | The Runner's Bib
The Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range is a one of those races that captured my attention many years ago. My daughter Casey and I ran and finished the “Heavy Half” of 14.5 miles. The event is more than a marathon,...
by Tom Garrity | Nov 28, 2024 | The Runner's Bib
Submitted by Heidy A. This year, as I lace up my shoes and prepare to run the Space Coast Marathon, I’m dedicating every single step to my daughter, Natalia – the light of my life, my inspiration, and my guiding star. Natalia is going through something that many of us...
by Tom Garrity | Nov 28, 2024 | The Runner's Bib
I am running for my father, Jong Yong Park, who is a resilient human being and the greatest father. He was a World War II orphan, a child homeless, and later he became an entrepreneur providing safe home for his family. He provided college tuitions for many...
by Tom Garrity | Nov 1, 2024 | The Runner's Bib
Submitted by Andrea B: I ran my 1st Space Coast Marahon in 2012. It was an absolutly amazing race. It was the first full marathon that I had ever completed. In 2013, my friend Cliff was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Cliff and I worked together. He became like a...