John R. Hoffman is a Professor of Biology, public speaker and a scientist examining the recovery of the nervous system after injury. Since 2006 he has written several unpublished manuscripts and he is currently working on the first Nathaniel Smythe novel and short story collection. He spends his spare time with his family and running.

Runner

At the ripe old young-at-heart age of 44, I responded to peer pressure and agreed to train and run the 2010 Philadelphia Marathon.  For him, the challenge was part of his “bucket list.” To me however, it was different… I had never considered a bucket list so decided to live vicariously through his…

These pages chronicle my training and major milestones (i.e. races).