Vin Gleason 

Born 11/21/1974

Born and Raised in Auburn,NY

Founder of 3 Marathons to Childrens Hospitals & Majorpalooza Run4LIfe 5k

Founded TheRun4Life.org Feb 2, 2007

Education: AAS LIberal arts & Business Cayuga Community College

Bachelor of Science Empire State College  Human Services

Grad School Work Empire State College/ Marylhurst University

Fitness Stats: 

Washington DC Presidential Fitness Bronze and Silver Medalist 2007

Washington DC Presidential Champion Gold Medalist March 2008

Certified trainer in 1st marathon and Jack Daniels Training Programs

I have run 100's of local events and created 3 marathons to childrens hospitals, 5k runs, relays or even fun runs for the kids.  I am not the fastest but I try to bring the most heart!  Finisher of 2009 Boston Marathon. 

WHO AM I?    

My life hasn't been all that different from yours.  I grew up a small kid and had to work twice as hard as the next guy to get a head in life.  I am very open about my faults and hope that I can change the future way of thinking.   I was very stressed with my children's illness and started running.  In the section "Our Story" you can read about our kids remarkable journey and inspirational comeback that started 8 years ago.  Now that story has become a 501c3 corporation. 

In early 2004, my son Braeden had surgery on his cranium.  I had thought this was the worst period of life.  These little one's do not deserve this.  I then started running one day to relieve stress in my life.  In my first year I could not run a mile without tiring.  Today I am up to running 26.2 mile marathons.  Someday's I can not believe I have made it this far.  If it were not for my kids and you reading this website, I would not be here.

Many think that running has come easy for me.  In my first ever race I tore an IT band and thought that running was not for me.  I came back the following year and started running better.  In 2006, I fell in the Vets Run tearing out my right knee by falling at the start.  I heard someone say, "that must suck!"  So I got up and ran again and finished in the top 10.  In July 2008, I suffered a fall over a cliff-side that gave me lacerations and a stress fracture in my foot.  Instead of giving up I decided to get up and try again.  I truly feel that if you fall, you just get back up!  Many think I am crazy for the dedication.  I just feel that these sick children need someone dedicated to them.  Everyday I run for someone out there.  Everyday there is purpose to my running.  Life for me has had it's up and down.  In December of 2009 another car accident I was in.  Broken rib and blood clot on the knee.  Needless to say 5 week later I was back jogging.  I urge you to never give up as well!

Today and everyday I run and work for the little guy.  The forgotten people who deserve a chance at a happy life.  I would love to take the time and talk to you about how we can inspire change in our communities!  Over the years  we have created fun runs, marathons, walk-a-thons and 5k runs in the community!  I would love to help you as well!  I was a recent finisher of the Boston Marathon.  A race in which I got hurt at mile 6 and plodded on 20 more miles with a swollen leg.  I have proven you can do it.   I would appreciate any support you could lend!  Feel free to call me night or day!

Update February 1, 2010

I want to thank many of you for your support during a trying time.  I was in a major car accident on December 1st.  It left me with broken ribs and a blood clot on my right knee.  Now a couple weeks later I am back to running already thanks to Dr. Brian Landers and all of your support!  Thank you!

Dream...Believe...Achieve

As I have shown through hard work.  Keep the dream alive.  Go for your dreams and never give up.  In the last century I have lived out many dreams.  I am thankful to live the dream as a father and to see two healthy children now.  I also was able to live small dreams of winning a running race and running in the Boston Marathon.  Recently I was thankful enough to just survive a car accident and be able to get back out and run on the roads.  I am a small example of what you can do if you believe in yourself!

My Contacts:

run_for_life@verizon.net

Cell Phone 315-209-5044 

I also have a group and my own personal space on facebook.com that I interact with people daily!  Thank you for spending 5 minutes with me

Warmest Regards,

                                       Vin  

Picture of my son Braeden and I after the Fillmore 5k in 2009.  We won our age groups and Braeden ran a 10:30 mile at 5 years old to win a medal!  I am very proud of my children!