I'm running because Think about what an event like this really means, that we are not going to hide from the random events of this world, that we are going to rise above it and use it to become stronger.

If you want to be a part you can sign up for an open leg or you can join someone else's leg and take turns carrying the baton. If you're not a runner you can still participate by sponsoring someone else.

No matter how you get involved, know that many people across America are taking action to change a tragic event into a productive contribution to society. The exact opposite to what was intended.

Also, I ran 187 last year along with Darren Maute. I figure I'll run 188 this year and let him pass the baton to me.