Hello, I’m Sam Lafaye.
I was born in Jersey City, NJ, and raised in Brooklyn, NY, I’m a double agent # Maniac #14775, Fanatic #15562, and Double Agent #3342.
I started running in the U.S. Marine Corps, running in races from 5k to marathon, on roads and trails. I continued after my military service until a foot condition slowed me down. A podiatrist recommended surgery for a bone spur. Three months of healing and three more months of therapy using the Galloway running system of walking and running. I embraced this method in my races, and met Jeff Galloway in Roanoke, VA.
Next, I started a walk and run program with a local running store, and many runners improved. A year later, I decided to run a race in each state. A few years later, a back injury affected my performance. I tried yoga, cortisone shots, and acupuncture, but nothing worked.
A neurosurgeon recommended a laminectomy to repair my S1, L5, L4, L3, and L2 which I had done on April 2024. It took several weeks to walk and regain my old run pace.
I started this journey in 2017 and have now completed 82 half marathons, 12 full marathon, and ran in 32 states and DC. Completed 3 of the 7 marathon majors Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. I’m scheduled to run in this year in the London and Sydney Marathons.
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