by Tracey Hulick | Apr 29, 2019 | Running, Transplant Chain
(Martha wrote her first post before surgery which you can find here.) Reflections on being a Living Kidney Donor at three days post-op: First, thank you to everyone from this group, Kidney Donor Athletes, for all of your support, prayers and well wishes. You...
by Tracey Hulick | Apr 24, 2019 | Marathon, Running, Transplant Chain
Being a runner has always been a large part of my identity. It began for me in high school as a cross-country athlete. From then until now, at age 55, being a runner has been my go-to therapy, my social circle, my vacation destinations, and my ever-enduring bond with...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 27, 2019 | Altruistic, Marathon, Running
At age 44, a friend challenged me to train for a marathon. I was an occasional runner at best and an out-of-shape husband and father of two little ones. I accepted and ran/walked the 2005 Twin Cities Marathon in 4:18. “Never again,“ I said. That...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 20, 2019 | Altruistic, Cycling, Half Marathon, IronMan, Marathon, Running, Triathlon
I started running in my late 30’s after moving to a Minneapolis suburb and joining a run club. What started with a half marathon quickly grew to several marathons a year and even full Ironman races. Fortunately, my wife also enjoys running and triathlons...
