Hey,

So I have a big birthday coming up next year, and of course for a big birthday I wanted to do something very typical of me - run the New York marathon 2026.

But here's the twist: Getting a New York marathon place via the ballot is practically impossible, so I'm kicking things off by running the virtual New York marathon for Team for Kids this year, securing my spot for next year and supporting an incredible cause. So on my 39th birthday, I will be running 26.2 miles to guarantee my spot to run 26.2 miles on my 40th birthday.

Team for Kids aids youth and community programs that inspire healthy habits through running. Any donations I receive will help empower youth and communities to develop and encourage healthy habits via running.