It all started with a “simple conversation” in 1994. Jason Pisano was 22 and a sophomore at the University of Connecticut. It was Spring Break, and he was on a bus bound for Daytona Beach. Related links Gallery: Jason Pisano, marathon man During the 24-hour trip, Pisano and good friend Randy Spellman began talking about goals they would like to achieve in life. Pisano had a few. He had already...

Thank you to list of people and businesses who contributed to the cost of my next two marathons! Pool and Patio Center, Inc. Michael and Gelina’s Ice Cream Factory Marvin Wasser, MD. Tim and John Leyden Rita Beaulieu’s Dance Gymnastic Studio Lil’  Rhody Ice Cream Denico, Inc. Phil’s Dog Grooming A Dog’s Tail Grooming Salon Jeff Alderton Jeanie and Richard Feoli Linda Mielie More to...

On Friday, July 23th, I competed in the 37 Annual Narragansett Lions Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race, held in Narragansett. This has become one of my favorite races to do each year. This 10-mile foot race is one of the oldest and most popular races in Rhode Island. People come from near and far to run this oceanfront course. This was my twelfth consecutive years competing in this race.  This race marked the beginning of my...

On Saturday I braved the heat and competed in my 16th consecutive St Mary’s Feast 5.5-Mile Road Race in Cranston, RI.  With temperatures reaching the high 90′s, my guide Gus and I were soaked in sweat before we hit the first mile mare.  Although it was extremely hot, I had a near perfect race, finishing in a time of time of 1:35:02.  This was one of my best times on this course.  Thanks Gus for sweating it out with me. ...

Sunday was the 4th of July.  When I got up that morning I was really excited about a party that my high school friends were having that evening, or what I thought was that night.    After calling one of my best friends,  he informed me that I missed the party and the party was the night before.  Needless to say I was very disappointed.  After about an hour of mulling around my apartment I decided to go on the internet to check my...