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This audio blog celebrates encouragement in running and life—how a kind word or gesture can ripple outward, fueling motivation and belonging.

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In this powerful and emotional episode, we sit down with Alex Baker, founder of Ketchup to Cancer, to talk about love, loss, and the healing power of purpose. After losing his wife to cancer in 2017, Alex laced up his running shoes and turned heartbreak into a mission — raising awareness and funds for cancer research one mile at a time.

Through candid conversation and raw honesty, Alex shares the story behind the name Ketchup to Cancer, how running became his outlet for grief, and how every step represents both remembrance and hope. This episode reminds us that even through tragedy, there is strength, movement, and the courage to keep going.

In this short audio blog I revisit the 2018 “Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long” run — a day filled with excitement, community, and unexpected lessons. What began as a simple 10K became a moment of reflection and discovery when I found my “point person,” a fellow runner who unknowingly helped me find my pace and my focus.

Running has a way of teaching us pivotal life lessons when we least expect it. This story reminds me that sometimes the most meaningful moments come from those who move alongside us — the ones who help us stay grounded, inspired, and grateful for the journey.

Tune in to this reflective audio blog and join me in celebrating the people, the pace, and the purpose that make running — and life — so meaningful.

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