It's not easy being Steve
Every morning he starts with an hour-and-change of breathing through a nebulizer which delivers medication, and zipping into a specialized vest that loosens the buildup of mucus in his lungs. He can go only as far as the cord that connects him to the wall, and the hose connected to the nebulizer face mask allows.
After that he swallows the first of 50 to 70 pills for that day alone. CF-related diabetes also means his digestive tract is only partially effective at breaking down food, so he downs the first portion of a massive 4000 calorie-per-day diet.
Steve refuses to be held captive by this regimen. Most mornings he heads out the door for a bike ride or a run. In marathon training season, this can mean miles well into the double-digits.
“The biggest thing I notice these days is my body is getting older, and the toll taken by going these distances is more noticeable. It ain’t pretty, but I’m still here.”
THE MILES HE'S COVERED
FULL MARATHONS
013 NYC Marathon
2013 San Francisco Marathon
2012 Chicago Marathon
2011 NYC Marathon
2011 Pittsburgh Marathon
2010 NYC Marathon
2009 NYC Marathon
2008 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon
HALF MARATHONS
2014 Woodrow Wilson Half Marathon
2014 NYC Half Marathon
2014 Louisiana Half Marathon
2013 Pittsburgh Marathon
2013 Austin Half Marathon
2012 Providence Half Marathon
2012 Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon
2012 Rock 'n Roll DC Half Marathon
2012 Newport NJ Half Marathon
2011 Rock 'n Roll Philly Half
2010 Rock 'n Roll VA Beach Half
2010 Georgia Half Marathon
2009 Long Branch Half Marathon
2007 Philadelphia Distance Run
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