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Lead Stories: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Ray Crothers Remembered

Posted March 5th, 2008 at 10:00 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

Ray Crothers, who won the Manchester Road Race in 1965, passed away last Thursday from melanoma. He was 65.

Crothers not only won Manchester, but was a category winner at the high school level and the masters level. Amby Burfoot, who won Manchester nine times, has posted a remembrance of Crothers on his blog at this link:

http://footloose.runnersworld.com/2008/02/ray-graduated-f.html

It’s a good read on a man worth remembering.
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Winning the Battle: Kastor receives clean bill of health

Posted May 24th, 2007 at 12:28 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Earlier this month, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor publicly revealed that her dermatologist had found both Basal Cell Carcinoma and early stage Melanoma in three distinct areas. Following her diagnosis, Kastor underwent surgery to remove the cancerous spots. She has been extremely open about the process, detailing the 25 external stitches and half a dozen internal stitches to tie off blood vessels necessary to remove the deeper cancer.

In her online journal, Kastor explains why she was so candid: “I share this because I feel I do my part in taking care of my skin.” Despite a diligent skin routine, which includes applying sunscreen before long runs, Kastor unfortunately still managed to develop skin cancer.

After a procedurally successful surgery, May 15th brought conclusive news of Kastor’s current victory against skin cancer. A much-anticipated call that evening reassured Kastor and her family that the doctors had been able to remove all of the cancerous tissue. With a clean bill of health, the American record holder is back on the track.
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Video: Five risk factors for Melanoma

Posted May 22nd, 2007 at 12:19 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

In light of Olympic marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor’s recent blog entry about her battle with skin cancer and the struggles that many runners and other athletes have with the disease, we recommend that you watch the below video segment (courtesy of CBS news) and take the proper precautions every time you run and/or perform any prolonged, outdoor activity.

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Note on the News: Kastor continues to battle Skin Cancer

Posted May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Health & Fitness

Writing on her blog, 2004 Olympic medalist Deena Kastor reveals that her battle with skin cancer is not yet won.

“As I type this blog I have 25 external stitches from Basal Cell Carcinoma and early stages of Melanoma,” Kastor wrote, adding that in the six years of dermatologist visits she has only walked out of the office once without some form of cancer being biopsied or removed.

Read her full entry at http://www.deenakastor.com

Everyone here at TheFinalSprint.com sends our best to Deena and also encourages all of you to stay safe whenever you spend extended periods of time in the sun. For more information on how to protect yourself the next time you go for an outdoor run, please read: