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 and the reminder that pain is temporary keep him moving forward.
When he’s not running, John enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, and snowboarding. His favorite post-run meal is spicy tuna sushi, and his running playlist includes everything from rap and hip-hop to rock and remixes.
John is running in support of Answer the Call and the families of fallen first responders. As a first responder himself, he understands the importance of family support and the role it plays in making his career choice possible. He shares, “We are fortunate to do the jobs that we do, but it wouldn’t have been possible without our families’ support.”
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Thank you for running on Team Answer the Call, John! We are honored to have you on the team!
Answer the Call’s 2026 Summer Intern, Chris-Louis Pericles, conducted this interview and wrote this blog post.
