Running Toward Hope
By Chuck Farrington (Colorado Springs Volunteer) Last summer, I had the privilege of joining a group of runners from Springs Rescue Mission (SRM) as we trained for a half marathon […]
February brings new partnership with The Bowery Mission NYC
Up and Running Again partners with the Bowery Mission Women’s Program in Harlem—the 3rd oldest rescue mission in the US. Despite a record blizzard, eager residents began training in February 2026. The team prepares for the Soul Ryeders half marathon on May 17, proving they’re capable of more than they ever imagined.
From addiction to the finish line: Shelter residents take on half-marathon
These days, Hernandez, who says he is four years sober, is running for a different reason. If all goes to plan, he and seven other Wayside Cross residents will toe the line at the Fox Valley half-marathon in St. Charles, Illinois, in a few weeks — with hopes of finishing the 13.1-mile race.
Tom McCall started running on the dirt track of an Illinois prison. On Monday, he’ll take on the Boston Marathon
Tom McCall had never been a runner before drug addiction and a subsequent arrest landed him in the Dixon Correctional Center in Illinois. But on that dusty makeshift track, in circles that inmates approximated to be about a quarter-mile, McCall, an honorably discharged veteran and onetime successful businessman, began his journey toward a new life.
From Dusty Prison Path to Boston Marathon, Aurora Man Staying on Track
Tom McCall admitted his legs “are doing better but still sore” when we spoke on Wednesday. Two days earlier the 54-year-old Aurora man had run the Boston Marathon, clocking in at a personal best of 3:09:37. Which in itself is plenty of reason to celebrate.
How running laps around the prison yard inspired a Boston Marathon Qualifier
From addiction to Boston Marathon qualifier, veteran Tom McCall found redemption through running after prison, proving it’s never too late for transformation.
Chad Seelye: Up and Running Again Participant turned coach
In his own words, Chad Seelye’s background is “full of broken relationships, pain and addiction.” He lost both of his parents to drugs and alcohol and unfortunately fell into addiction […]
Up and Running Again Prayer Team Launch!
In January, the Up and Running Again prayer team officially launched. The prayer team is a dedicated group of people who receive monthly requests and praises via email and are committed to praying for them.
Meet the Dallas Coaches!
Get to know Up and Running Again’s newest coaches, Mike and Rachel. Coaches of the men’s and women’s teams at the Union Gospel Mission Dallas, they, like all Up and Running Again coaches, volunteer their time to lead their teams through the training season and across the half marathon finish line. We are so grateful for all of our coaches!
