by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | It’s the final countdown to Boston, and even as a seasoned marathoner I find myself nervous. There are an abundance of firsts in this race—it will not only be my first time running the Boston Marathon, but my first time in Boston. My first time flying to the East Coast for a race, the first time I have to be at the shuttle 4 hours before the gun goes off. Above all else, it’s the first time I will be racing in what is less than ideal physical status…

by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | In December of 2009, I ran faster than I thought possible at the Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon. As I crossed the finish line with an astounding personal record my mind was opened to realities I hadn’t considered for myself…