Quarters for Runners

Quarters for Runners

Submitted by Mari Dannenbaum Zufall My first distance run was around 3 miles, about 7 years ago. I was going through a difficult time in my life and much like Forrest Gump, I just felt like running. I was drawn to it, and felt noticeably calmer when I was finished....

Running for my Dad!

Running for my Dad!

Ronald Cowling loved life.  A military veteran, active and a great sense of humor.   Fishing and hunting were some of his favorite pastimes.  His daughter Rosie was a passion. Rosie shares, “my dad was always my hero growing up.  He was that...

One Medal for my brother!

One Medal for my brother!

Submitted by Nancy Murphy Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico I signed up for Team in Training in October of 2010. This was my 7th event with them. I signed up because my brother was dying of pancreatic cancer. I signed up because he couldn't run anymore so I told him I'd...

Why One Medal?

Why One Medal?

Life has its own unique struggles for each one of us; they are different for everyone. Natural disasters displace tens of thousands of people each year; accidents and injuries as a result of our own errors or those of others change lives; illnesses and ailments impact...

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In January 2010, I started a journey of encouragement for others with a two-mile training run for my first marathon. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to run numerous endurance races as an encouragement for others. This website is where we share One Medal moments with a spirit of encouragement and motivation.

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