Lace 'em up for Ryan Shay tomorrow!

I'm out of shape and on one leg, but somehow tomorrow I'm going to run as far as I can at 5 minute pace. God bless. Great idea.

After a heart condition in 2005, lack of commitment in 2006, and knee tendonitis and bursitis in 2007, I'm finally getting back into decent shape. I have 9 scheduled for tomorrow and every step I will be thinking about Ryan. I ran 7 today on rolling hills this afternoon with the sky a crisp blue, the trees' leaves blazing orange, and the miles felt easy. I know why now. Ryan was there with every single runner doing an easy run today, tomorrow, and forever.

RIP Ryan, you will be missed.

I'm in too.

Contrary to the handle, I hadn't planned on 20 tomorrow...more like 15, but I'll hit 'em hard in honor.

I'll lace'em up under the dome and head to SMC woods tomorrow at some point. RIP Ryan.

Going out the door right Now.

Other Aussies join Me.

8000 feet will feel better than ever tomorrow.

the run at st. pat's tomorrow will be fueled by thoughts of Shay. every step will be a tribute to the countless miles he put in on the very same grounds.

IN. God bless you Ryan!

Dude, I think I'm gonna get myself a thorough exam of the head and chest.

Then, God willing, I'm gonna start training again.

Today was planned as a tempo run up to marathon pace. I will make it hurt extra large in memory of Ryan Shay.

I ran 13 miles on Mt. Tam for Ryan today and the pace was no picnic for me. I teared up when I read the dedication thread started by his father Joe. Godspeed to the Ryan, the Shay family and his community of friends and peers.

I'll lace 'em up for me, instead.

Although I am 7000 miles away, I cannot stop thinking about this. I did not hear about this horrible horrible news until this morning.

This was not supposed to happen, a runner as strong and fit as Mr. Shay, dying in his prime like this.

I dedicate my next marathon to Mr. Shay and his whole family, and I will not DNF this time.

Guys (and gals) get your hearts checked.

Jason

i haven't run in a month after a lackluster first marathon. i've been inspired to re-ignite the passion i had for running. thank you ryan. i know you'll be with us all tomorrow. god bless.

I am beginning a new training program tomorrow for my first marathon with the goal of sub 2:40. My run will be for Ryan and all the other tough distance runners out there who are living the dream. We'll miss you Ryan!

Great idea! This is what I am all about in my cause. I will run as hard today, just like Ryan always did. It is nice to see the running community pulling together.

I wasn't expecting to, but my thoughts seemed to keep drifting to Ryan and his family on my 13 mile run today. We never expect that people that seem so strong could go so young. Life is so fragile. I hope his family finds some peace in this time.

Every step today will be in memory of you Ryan, I wasn't lucky enough to meet you but have been touched by what sadly happened to you. God bless to the all Shay family and friends. RIP in Ryan x