4K for Cancer is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our runners and riders have the chance to serve the cancer community, while doing something that they love. There are many reasons why 4K is an incredible experience … we could go on and on. But we did our best...
Morgan Frazier, a graduate of Texas A&M, is now biking across the country with the 4K for Cancer from Baltimore to Seattle. Here she shares with us some excerpts from her journal on the road! Day 1: Baltimore, MD to York, PA At 6:30am we rode our bikes down the...
I am not a cyclist. I am just human. I became involved with 4K for Cancer because I wanted to encourage others to get involved with a cause that they are passionate about. For me, that cause is the cancer community. I also did 4K because I have always had an interest...
The Start of It All“I was passionate about spending a summer serving a purpose larger than myself,” said 4K alumni Jack Bowling, a native of South Carolina who participated in the 4K for Cancer run on Team Baltimore in 2016.When Jack first learned about the 4K, he was...
At Ulman, we are motivated by our ‘Whys’. We work hard because of the people we have met who have been impacted by cancer. Our ‘Whys’ are also a big part of 4K for Cancer. Our runners and bikers share with their team every morning at Dedication...
As a yoga instructor, I often receive one of two perspectives from new students: “This is going to be super easy,” or “I am not flexible enough to do yoga.” In both cases, they are wrong.Yoga is a great exercise for anyone looking to increase their strength,...
There are many fundraising ideas out there. We see many of our 4K for Cancer participants hold t-shirt fundraisers, bake sales, and restaurant night, but there are many other unique opportunities. It just takes a bit of time to find the one right for you, your...
As you start to amp up your training in preparation for the summer – amp up your fundraising as well! Here are some new, fun ideas for you to spring into fundraising! St. Patty’s Day FundraiserEveryone loves St. Patty’s Day. So why not use the holiday to...
There are very few cardio workouts that do not force impact on the joints of the body. Swimming is the perfect workout for your cross training days. It is a fantastic way to recover, while still getting a great workout. The BenefitsSwimming is a highly cardiovascular...
When you are used to pounding the pavement or spinning those wheels, it can be difficult to figure out what to do on those elusive cross training days. How intense should the workout be? And what are you supposed to do if you are stuck indoors without any...