Episode 13: Kerri and Chris Run a Marathon

Inspiring Journeys' own Kerri Nelson, and Chris Marino, whose
incredible story can be heard on Episode 8 of Inspiring Journeys,
completed the 2024 Boston Marathon!


We get to live vicariously through them on Marathon Monday as
give their experiences from the Marathon Expo to the trip to the
starting line, to the race itself. And a little potty talk in
between. 


This is a great episode for runners to either relive the historic
marathon, or inspire them to want to run it. It is also great for
non runners to go behind the scenes of a run. 


This annual event is also the pinnacle of inspiration, which
lives up to this podcast's name! By the time Kerri and Chris take
the left on to Boylston, you'll be ready to lace up some running
shoes yourself!


 


Also, this episode's 22 Too Many veteran is






Dirk Dastrup











March 22, 1999 – July 29, 2021


Dirk was an active-duty airman, stationed at Hurlburt
Field in the Florida Panhandle.


Dirk Anthony Dastrup, was born and raised in Benson,
AZ. Dirk had a heart of gold. His passion was always to
rescue others. He always had an ear for his friends’
troubles. He loved the ocean. He had no problem
swimming at 11 o’clock at night. He was learning to
snorkel and scuba dive while stationed in Florida. His
heart still belonged in the desert.


He loved Bath Bombs. He had a dream to serve Veteran
Families with a package of Bath Bombs to honor their
service. Mom is following by taking up his cause: 
Dirks Dream Bath Bombs Co. 


Dirk suffered with Depression caused by Military
Regulations. He was receiving counseling and
medication, but to no avail. It wasn’t any source of
help. 


Dirk was 22 years old. He left behind his mom, his step
father, his 6 siblings and father. His radiant smile,
dreams and love are so truly missed.


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Please feel free to donate to Chris'
charity #BFightsALD to help fight and bring
attention to ALD.


Kerri can be found on


Instagram: @running_with_the_rockstar


Facebook: Every Run Has a Story


You can find Adriana at:


Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga


email: adriana@soulfriendyoga


Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the
code SOUL20 for 20% off


You can find The Rhode Runner in the following places:


Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner


Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner


Facebook


 


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