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A MESSAGE FROM Thomas

I'm running the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a Team CARA 'Go Run charity runner. I'm supporting the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) because running is more than sport, it changes lives!

CARA provides opportunities for runners like myself to train, race, learn, be social and volunteer. Your donation will allow CARA to remove the barriers associated with getting involved in organized running, so everyone has access to the incredible benefits running offers.

The 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be my 21st Marathon that I have ever run. Never did I imagine that I would come so far in this sport which started after reading an article about Dean Karnazes, an Ultramarathoner. Karnazes 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days journey inspired me to do a marathon myself.

As I trained for my first marathon which was the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon I not only fell in love with running, but it increased my physical fitness score, catapulting me to a 300 physical fitness score which is the highest you can receive in the United States Marine Corps. Running became part of my life! It became my love and my number one coping skill to escape reality.

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    I bless you with being everything that God has designed you to be, because as you experience the joy of fulfilling your purpose, you will benefit, others will benefit, and the world will be blessed.

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    Have a great run

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    “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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    “The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t’ is you. And you don’t have to listen.” -Nike

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    It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself. – Muhammad Ali

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    "Act like a horse. Be dumb. Just run." Jumbo Elliot

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    "If you feel bad at 10 miles, you're in trouble. If you feel bad at 20 miles, you're normal. If you don't feel bad at 26 miles, you're abnormal." —Rob de Castella, Australian world champion marathon runner

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    “When it’s pouring rain and you’re bowling along through the wet, there’s satisfaction in knowing you’re out there and the others aren’t.” – Peter Snell

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    “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” – Fred DeVito

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    Thank you for all that you do

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    "Act like a horse. Be dumb. Just run." Jumbo Elliot

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    Have a great training season and marathon Thomas! 🤙

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    You are an amazing person. You've been my hero for years. I love you. Continue to reach pass the stars.

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