As an announcer at the finish line, I get to see really amazing moments. It's a great vantage point to have: I witness so many people who have challenged themselves in their moment of achievement. I get to see their pride, their pain, and their cheering section rally...

Here's what I have found as a race announcer and host, and it isn't about training or the right shoes. It's about our stories.  Why we run. I get to meet thousands of runners  as they "run their stories" on event days. Their stories can be deeply personal, and yet...