In 2012, Phoenix announced a new Marathon, The Phoenix Marathon, an annual event with the first race being held on March 2, 2013, would become my first of three very different marathon experiences. I decided to run this event because March is National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and it was my way of raising awareness. Here's the background.

2017 Marathon:

Did not register nor did I run. I had officially hung up my Marathon shoes. My Marathon days are in the rear view mirror.

2018 Marathon:

Much like 2017, I did not register or run. Although I still received their registration emails, I had no desire to run.

I created the hashtag #bks262 so supporters could follow me on social media. They showed their spirit by wearing orange and posting to that hashtag via FaceBook or Twitter! Why orange? Orange is the official color for Kidney Cancer Support. Check out the hashtag #bks262 on FaceBook and Twitter !!