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Tag: Inspiration

Scotty Scott: Fueled by curiosity, coffee and community

Durelle “Scotty” Scott has spent more than 15 years running, riding, and building community in the NRV. This fall, he’s heading to Raleigh for a new job and a new adventure. He will be missed.

bike, Biking, Boston Marathon, Inspiration, Marathon, Running, training, triathlon, USATF Cross Country Championship

Need a boost: Meet Leah Johnson

No one brings the power of positivity quite like Aubrey “Leah” Johnson. Her energy during track workouts is contagious.

Blacksburg, fitness, Inspiration, Running, training

He donated a kidney to a stranger. Then he won a national championship.

In 2021, at age 55, the longtime construction worker underwent major surgery to donate one of his kidneys to a total stranger. Four years later he won a national title in his age group.

fitness, Inspiration, Kidney donation, National Champion, Running, USATF Cross Country Championship

Michaela Galya: Inspiring others to keep moving and stay fit

Michaela Galya’s training regimen is impressive for any age. At age 61, she’s over-the-top inspiring. The assistant manager at The … More

Boston Marathon, Inspiration, Pandapas Pond, Trail running, Ultra running

Sean Raines: Sometimes just ‘getting out the door’ is a big win

Sean Raines has a long list of running accomplishments. He has finished multiple 100-mile races. He survived the Hellgate 100K. … More

Hellgate 100K, Inspiration, Trail running

Morgan Corl: ‘I want to inspire others to make big goals ’

Morgan Corl ran her first race, the Bank of Fincastle 5k, in second grade as part of a team competing … More

Inspiration, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running

Fernando Vissani shares his simple secret for staying active at age 70

Fernando Vissani didn’t let turning 70 slow him down. The Christiansburg resident logged 1,545 miles in 2018 – ranking him … More

Health, Inspiration, Runabout Sports

Darren Driscoll discovers new motivation in Blacksburg to return to racing form

Darren Driscoll credits his older brother, Jason, for inspiring him to start running in middle school and eventually for four … More

Appalachian Trail, Blacksburg, Blacksburg Classic, Boston Marathon, Draper Mile, Inspiration, Pandapas Pond, Running

A thank you to James Demarco and Runabout Sports

The lights were dim in Frank Theatres CineBowl & Grille at the Runabout Sports awards gala. No one could see … More

Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg Striders, Health, Inspiration, Runabout Race Series, Runabout Sports, Running

Update: Jenn Fleming’s comeback story continues with win at Holiday Lake 50K

Updated Feb. 16, 2019 Jenn Fleming’s inspiring comeback from a torn labrum continued last Saturday when she won the Holiday … More

Blacksburg, Cross Country, Inspiration, Overcoming Injury, Runabout Race Series, Running, triathlon, Virginia Tech Cross Country

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