Running for Big Al 2021!

Here we go again! I am so excited to announce that I will once again be running The Los Angeles Marathon as a member of the Hirshberg Training Team!!!  

You might be thinking, “whoa whoa wait a minute.  The marathon is in March. Why is she training now?? Is she nuts?!” Great question! While our March 2021 date didn’t happen as planned, we are full steam ahead for November 7! And who doesn’t love training for 26.2 miles in the dead of summer? I know I do!  

What's the Goal?

To cure pancreatic cancer, duh. Oh, you mean like for me personally, got it.  My goal is always to just finish the race. Because let’s be honest, 26.2 miles is a long way. 

But most important, my goal is to raise a ton of money in the process. So help me out- It’s so easy! Just click on the donate button and help cure pancreatic cancer! 

Why am I doing this?

As many of you know, my amazing father Al was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer back in 2014.  He was treated at the Hirshberg Center at UCLA and fought the fight every step of the way.  Due to the grim nature of pancreatic cancer, he passed away in May of 2016.  I miss him so much and not a day goes by that I not reminded of him in some way- his warm smile, his huge hugs, his great laugh, his love of sports, and so many more things.  Running has helped connect me to him and remind me what an amazing runner and athlete he was, having completed numerous marathons himself back in the day.  I know he would be so proud of what I have accomplished and the new goals I have set for myself.  I feel him there with me on every training run cheering me on: just keep moving, one foot in front of the other :)

Thank you SO MUCH for your help- Every dollar makes a difference :)