Jan 5, 2012 Posted by beyonddefeat

Bruce’s Memorial donations exceed $150,000

As many of you know, last May my father died after a 5 day battle with an infection caused by his Lymphoma. During his 2 year treatment, he always talked of how he never wanted another family to go through what we were going through. His dying wish was to raise money to find a cure for Lymphoma. I am happy to announce that we have raised over $152,000.00 in his name to fight Lymphoma! I would just like to... read more

Jan 3, 2012 Posted by beyonddefeat

Previously, on Beyond Defeat

The year 2011 was one hell of a year for me in many ways. Some were triumphant, others heartbreaking. I set off the year with the Goofy Challenge. Saturday’s Half-Marathon portion was ran with my mother who chose to celebrate being 20 years cancer free. I had been coaching her for the 3 months prior to the race and we finished together in 3:01:25! My mother had seized the day. As for Sunday’s... read more

Dec 23, 2011 Posted by beyonddefeat

070 Ted Corbitt 15K – 59:26

How do you prepare for a 15K? Do you ever have those races where you know your plans the night before will be consequential to your performance? Me too. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Friday night before the Ted Corbitt 15K was a blast. I left work to meet up with Abbe and her best friends Drew and Danielle at Tortilla Flats down in the West Village. SIDENOTE: Danielle and Drew were visiting... read more

Dec 21, 2011 Posted by beyonddefeat

I’m a Sponsored Athlete!

In 2008 when I decided to take up running and attempt a marathon, I had no idea it would take me this far. Running and Triathlon are an everyday piece of my vocabulary now and my world revolves around races. Is it even possible to immerse myself even more into the sport? Yes. It’s with great excitement that I would like to announce that I will be a sponsored athlete on the Kompetitive Edge team for... read more

Dec 10, 2011 Posted by beyonddefeat

Baker’s Funtastic Four Miler

Abbe and I were chatting last night about her possible Jingle Bell Jog 3.7 mile race the next morning. She was excited to test her speed at a shorter distance race, but unexcited to travel to Brooklyn early in the morning to do so. I suggested that I time her as she run the 4 mile loop of Central Park. Then was born… Baker’s Funtastic Four Miler. It’s part of New York Rogue Runners, a... read more