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Day 1 Route Map
Posted on May 25, 2012 by mxstone
Here’s the Day 1 route map for anyone running with Steve: http://theruntocurecancer.com/day-1-map/
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It’s Not About The Run
Posted on May 16, 2012 by Steve Cannon
Years ago, Lance Armstrong wrote a book called “It’s Not About the Bike”. I did not realize at the time that this book would change my life. If you have yet to read the book, I would suggest giving it a look. The title is true to the content. Bike riding is a part of the book obviously, but this is a book about LIFE.
28 Million people live with this disease worldwide. Staggering.
I have a couple “rules” I try my best to live by. IF, and that is a HUGE if, we are fortunate enough to have our health than we have 2 basic obligations. One is to honor ourselves by living our life as BIG and full as we can. Be the best Parent, volunteer, adventurer, the best you that you can be. Second, and I believe even more important is to use that health to benefit those who are not so lucky.
On May 27th I’ll begin a 40 day Run around Lake Michigan which will amount to a marathon a day; give or take. It’s not about THE RUN. It is about doing something that brings attention to the number one killer of our fellow man. While great groups like the American Cancer Society and the Leukemia/Lymphoma society raise millions to end this disease, The Lance Armstrong Foundation works to help those diagnosed with Cancer live, beat and sometimes lose the battle with Cancer on THEIR terms.
As I Forrest Gump my way around Lake Michigan it will not be about THE RUN. It will be about 40 days bringing attention to this disease and raising money and awareness to help all those who are or will be diagnosed with Cancer. I invite you to join me. Come run with me, share this with all you know, donate, whatever moves you.
See you at Lake Michigan….
LIVESTRONG
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Watch Out For This Girl!!!!
Posted on May 8, 2012 by Steve Cannon
I’d like you all to meet Jenn Gibbons..Bad a$$ rower, cancer fighter and VERY live wire!! (and our first guest blogger)
Recently Jonny Imerman of Imerman’s Angels introduced me via email to Steve Cannon-a man that is running 40 marathons in 40 days to kick cancer’s ass. Jonny connected us because while I’m rowing the perimeter of Lake Michigan this summer-Steve will be running it. Good cancer fighting people connecting good cancer fighting people-you really can’t go wrong.
Starting June 15th I will row the entire 1,500 mile perimeter of Lake Michigan. This attempt will make me the first person to ever attempt and complete this very unique row. As part of the challenge I am raising funds and awareness for Recovery on Water (ROW), a charitable organization that I co-founded and which serves as a rowing team for survivors of breast cancer giving them the opportunity to speed their recovery time and lower their risk of recurrence. You can read about our programs and the women we work with here: www.recoveryonwater.org/testimonials.
I think that one of the most inspiring parts of my journey-since the very beginning when I decided to do this trip (over two years ago!)-are the amazing people I’ve met along the way. I haven’t even left yet-and I feel as though my life has been changed forever.
After our email introduction, Steve called me and it seems that we “crazy adventure cancer fighters” (yep, I just came up with that) have a lot in common. An hour went by and everything from training tips and chaffing cream to planning meals and fundraising came up in conversation.
Steve’s trip is so inspiring. He’s starting from Chicago May 27 and running north along the Wisconsin coast. I wish I could catch up with him somehow-but along with a head start-he’ll also be running a lot faster than Liv and I can cover water. He’s raising funds for the Livestrong Foundation and blogging at theruntocurecancer.com. To follow my rowing adventure, you can visit row4row.org. Follow our progress as we take on Lake Michigan—donate to either of our great causes—and get inspired to take on a challenge of your own!
Thank you Jenn!! See you in Chicago Girl!! This is no ordinary girl and so you have an idea…this is no ordinary boat. She ain’t just rowing Lake Michigan..she will eat , sleep, and well you can fill in the rest, on this boat!! 60 Days on the water!!
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YOU PROVIDE ANGELS
Posted on April 30, 2012 by Steve Cannon
Each and every one of you is incredibly busy in your life. You are a successful business person, an all star parent, a volunteer in your community, the list can go on and on. I am honored that you take a few valuable minutes to check out The Run to Cure Cancer. Once here, you may be moved for whatever reason to click on the “Donate” button. If that is a choice you make, then let me personally say Thank You from the 28 Million people worldwide who fight this disease every day.
I believe that we as Human beings are always eager to see the good in others and hesitate to pat ourselves on the back; to allow ourselves to say “I did that, and I’m damn proud of it”, even if just to ourselves. Many of you have already donated to this years run and because of that people who you will never meet will have a better life.
The group in the video is called Imerman’s Angels. What they are doing moves me to tears every time I watch it. When your done, pat yourself on the back…even better give yourself a GIANT hug. Your donation helps to fund groups like these. YOU PROVIDE ANGELS!!
LIVESTRONG
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YOU’RE INVITED..AND SO ARE YOU AND YOU AND YOU
Posted on April 26, 2012 by Steve Cannon
On Sunday May 27th, the Run to Cure Cancer will kick off from Navy Pier. Show of hands….Who out there has had Cancer affect their life somehow? Has someone you love been taken; is your friend in the battle? Do you know someone that has survived the disease? I can say yes to all three. I’ll bet each of you reading this can as well.
May 27th we will honor them all!! We’ll meet around 8 am at Harry Caray’s on Navy Pier with the run starting at 9. The first day event is “Run a Marathon, Run a Mile”. If you are a survivor, battling the disease or running for someone who is, ALL are invited. Whatever your distance, whatever your pace it makes no difference. Each of us will run that day to celebrate life and show those that are in the fight that we are all in this together. If one person on this planet has Cancer than in some way we all do. We’re all connected.
See you there,
Steve
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It Is Happening!!!!
Posted on April 13, 2012 by Steve Cannon
In just 2 months The Run to Cure Cancer has risen to #4 on the Livestrong Grassroots Fundraising list NATIONALLY. This following message was sent this past week from the Livestrong HQ in Austin …
“The Run is crushing the fundraising right now. Very awesome! I am hoping to have some social media support for you from our team soon. Keep it up, and you’ll be setting fundraising records!”
The goal for this run ($250,000) is VERY lofty and would account for a HUGE chunk of the Livestrong grassroots program. Cancer is relentless…this past week alone a dear friend lost her Father and another has learned that Cancer has spread throughout one of her dearest friend’s body. Point being…we gotta be relentless as well.
The Run is a celebration of Life and what can happen when people come together. Cancer hates good mojo!! Things like joy and love and HOPE cripple it. The momentum YOU are creating here is special and we are part of a team that will set the bar HIGH so that others will stretch in their fundraising efforts as well. 28 Million people fight this disease every day worldwide…by donating, sharing, running or all of the above YOU help these people LIVE. YOU are all amazing…
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ARE YOU AFRAID TO DIE
Posted on April 5, 2012 by Steve Cannon
I wonder to myself …… “Where do they find this strength…this courage”
I am in Awe.
Please share with anyone that you know who is in the fight…..
Livestrong
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IT COULD BE…IT MIGHT BE…IT IS!!!! HOLY COW
Posted on March 27, 2012 by Steve Cannon
I am a lifelong cubs fan. I am also planning on running 40 straight marathons. As i sit here, at this very moment, it has dawned on me that I may possess an attraction to seemingly impossible things. Hmmmmmmm…Well we’ll save the psycho-analysis for another time.
If you are a cub fan, hearing the words of this post’s title bring an immediate smile to your face. It was the call of a Cubs homerun done the way only Harry could do it. Harry was a bigger than life sportscaster and it was common for folks to turn their tv volume off and listen to Harry on the radio… except for the 7th inning stretch!!! To this day, I cant watch it without remembering how happy it made us all every time he did it.
I grew up enjoying the cubbies and SO much more with my Grandparents, Bill and Rachel. High schools sweethearts, the only gal Gramps ever loved. He waited for her and she did the same as he went off to war. I had summers filled with memories of Grampa Bill and my Granny Rachel. Their unconditional love played a big part in keeping this troubled youngster in the game. Gramps and I would listen to Harry and the cubbies on our way home from the golf course. Never missed it. We’d have to make a quick stop so he could buy Grandma flowers and then back to the game. No matter how the golf had gone, Gramps never missed an opportunity to let Grandma Rachel know how much he loved and cherished her. It was really something to watch.
My Grandma lived a really full life and when Cancer came she met it head on with no regrets. From her bed at Mayo’s she wrote….”I’ve led a good life… I love all of you very much….I’m ready to go”. I have never witnessed anything so courageous in my life.
Harry Carey’s restaurant has agreed to be the Official Start and Finish of this years Run to Cure Cancer. Grandma and Grandpa would have really liked that.
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Training and Racing – A Great Mix
Posted on March 21, 2012 by Steve Cannon
Spent this past weekend throwing down a few miles in Iowa City. Orders from the coach were 40k Saturday and 40k on Sunday… for those of you K challenged that’s 25 miles each day. Coach is from Canada ..K’s are how he rolls. Lucky for me Ray Zahab .. www.impossible2possible.com is a very chill dude and was open to a little compromise. I suggested 50K Saturday and 30k sunday which would allow me to run The Hawkeye 50K trail race in Iowa City. Ray was good with that.
A quick video race report ….. Hawkeye 50K Trail Run
It was a great course and provided a nice twist to training. The body and mind seem to be taking to the training now. With about 8-9 weeks of training left I am excited to see how much stronger I can get. 1037 miles is a fair piece of running but I grow more encouraged with each week. Shoot for the moon everybody…you just might hit the damn thing!!!!
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