Running On Ayers

The Running & Life Journey of Kyrah Ayers

Founder & Owner of Actively Pursuing Goals Kyrah Ayers, is Actively Pursuing a Boston Marathon qualifying time. This blog began as a way to document the journey but has become so much more. In "Running On Ayers” Kyrah vulnerably discusses his life challenges, race mistakes as well as several other priorities that can occasionally pause any training plan.

Join us on the journey and enjoy the ride.

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In December 2024, Kyrah Ayers will be running the Honolulu Marathon to raise funds for the Cancer Research Institute.

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Brand New Course
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Brand New Course

Days after I was released from the hospital, I received word that trace amounts of “the visitor” were found in the removed portion of my colon and that I would be starting chemotherapy soon.

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Back to Oakland
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Back to Oakland

I look forward to returning to the Oakland Marathon. I’m wondering if they’re going to add the Bay Bridge back into the marathon course or keep the double half marathon loop that they had last year. Either way, it will be exciting.

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The Beauty in Failure
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The Beauty in Failure

My 2022 Santa Rosa Marathon Race Recap

On Sunday, August 28, 2022 I ran The Santa Rosa Marathon. I entered the race with high hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. While the goal was not achieved, I write this to shed light on the positive aspects that came with the journey, to share my review on race production and to share plans moving forward.

Enjoy!

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Emotions
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Emotions

In the last seven days leading up to the Santa Rosa Marathon, I discuss the emotions that I’ve been wrestling with along the way and ways to use them to my benefit.

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Life Lessons Through Sports

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