3. The Many Faces of "Pacer Tom" Perri

Tom Perri has run over 740 marathons, paced thousands of runners. But what makes him truly unstoppable? He’s done more than 250 marathons while living with stage 4 cancer.In this powerful episode, host Sally Hed Dalquist sits down with her longtime friend and fellow marathoner Pacer Tom at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota. With balloons inflating behind them and excitement buzzing through the expo, Sally and Tom talk pacing, purpose, and what keeps him finishing every mile, despite diagnoses, with joy, humor, and an unwavering will to give back.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Tom earned the nickname The Human MetronomeWhat pacing means, and how it’s part running, part inspirationWhy he’s written a book (and working on a second!) to raise money for the Red CrossWhether you’re training for a marathon or facing a challenge of your own, Tom’s story will remind you that you are capable of more than you think.Order Tom’s book: Running My Salvation from Stage 4 Cancer by Pacer Tom Perri Available on Amazon or via email: [email protected] (He'll even sign it for you! Proceeds go to the American Red Cross.)Inspired? Talk back to us: what rang true for you? Can you relate to Tom's experiences? Have you run with him (or Sally)? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a boost.Support Sally’s mission to raise $1 million for medical research: unstoppablestoriesthatmove.com