Madison Capria first found her love for endurance sports as a competitive swimmer in college. After graduation, she wanted to find a new way to stay active and maintain her cardio fitness, which led her to running. Since then, she has completed two half marathons and is excited to take on the 2026 TCS New…
Steve Savarese started running about two years ago after being inspired by his wife, an experienced marathon runner. Watching her take on races motivated him to lace up his own running shoes and challenge himself in a new way. Since then, he has completed several half marathons and is excited to continue building on his…
Thomas began running seriously about six months ago after spending years playing sports throughout high school. Since then, he has completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon and a 10-mile race, and is now preparing for his next challenge. For Thomas, motivation comes naturally once he gets moving. He sees running as an opportunity to build discipline,…
Michael first began running when he joined the United States Army at 18, but about a year and a half ago, he started focusing more seriously on distance running. Since then, he has completed several races, including the Thanksgiving Half Marathon, the NYC Half Marathon, and his first full marathon in Jersey City. Now, Michael…
Haylie first started running in high school while playing competitive soccer. Looking for ways to improve her speed on the field, she incorporated running into her training and quickly developed an appreciation for it. Although she has run on and off throughout the years, she is excited to tackle her third marathon! As she begins…
Troy Moody first started running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working in finance, he found running to be a great way to manage stress and clear his mind from the fast-paced nature of the markets. What started as a healthy outlet quickly became a passion. This year marks Troy’s third time running the TCS New York…
Eileen started her running journey in November 2024. After moving from her home in New York, where her family still lives, to North Carolina and going through a period of change, Eileen was feeling lost. She needed something to keep her going when her husband, a former track and cross-country athlete, encouraged her to take…
Mark has always been active, growing up playing lacrosse, basketball, and football. After college, he turned to long-distance running as a way to stay fit and challenge himself after his competitive sports days came to an end. This year, Mark is preparing for his first marathon. For him, running is driven by discipline more than…
For firefighter John Buscovich, fitness has always been a part of his life, but his passion for running truly began when he started hitting the pavement with his son. As he trains for his first marathon, John says running helps him work through life’s challenges and release negative energy. The therapeutic feeling of a run…
After graduating from college in 2024, Jacob was looking for something to fill the competitive void left by years of playing football and lacrosse. That’s when he got into running. What started as a new challenge quickly turned into a passion, and last summer, he completed his first marathon in Pennsylvania. Now, Jacob is getting…
Courtney has been a longtime supporter of Answer the Call thanks to her father, a former FDNY firefighter who served with Rescue 3 in the Bronx. Each year, she would attend Answer the Call’s Annual Gala with him, leading to one of her favorite memories with her dad. The two often bonded over their love…
Lucy is a former professional soccer player and current NYPD Police Officer, ready to tackle her first marathon. Coming from a sports background, Lucy had only ever run casually as a way to clear her mind and mentally prepare herself for the many challenges she faces each day at work. Before this, she ran the…
Dianca became an avid runner during her second year of college and continued running through her admission to the police academy, where it became a sanctuary for her. She soon began participating in sanctioned races and has completed more than 50 over the past 17 years. As a first responder herself, Dianca was especially moved…
Katherine Wallace started running at just nine years old, following in her mother’s footsteps. She began competing in track in school and has loved running ever since. While she has completed several half marathons, the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be her first full marathon. As she prepares for race day, her biggest…
Running has been part of Delainey’s life for nearly a decade, starting with cross country in high school and continuing through years of staying active in different sports including hockey. While she has completed half-marathons, the New York City Marathon has always been her dream because of its energy, crowds, and atmosphere. She knew from…
This November, Patrick will run his first New York City Marathon as a member of Team Answer the Call. While he grew up playing sports, including lacrosse in college, long-distance running is a new passion for him. He was inspired to take on the challenge after attending the Boston and New York City Marathons as…
Madison’s running journey began around ten years ago on her middle school track team and continued throughout high school and college. While she has completed a half marathon before, this year’s race will be her first full marathon. She says running reminds her that she can accomplish difficult things when she sets her mind to…
Amanda is originally from California, but throughout her twenties she moved multiple times for school and running became her one constant. As a former soccer player, Amanda found running to be the perfect way to stay in shape while exploring each new city she lived in. This will be her seventh or eighth marathon (she’s…
Although he doesn’t consider himself a serious runner, this year’s New York City Marathon will mark Joe’s third marathon. He was inspired to begin running through his sisters, who both ran in college, and his high school track coach who inspired him. Joe is running for Answer the Call because of his family’s connection to…
Jack first started running as part of his practice routine with his high school lacrosse team, but he started running more seriously last year. For him, it became a fun way to explore New York City, and unwind after a long day of work. He has completed a few longer runs before, but the NYC Half Marathon will be the first…
