I ran the 15K with my wife and her mother. It was an extraordinarily well organized run and an absolute delight to run. While the cool weather helped balance the hills, I'm not sure what it will take to balance the fact that my 59-year-old mother-in-law beat me in the race.
Arthur M. Pancioli, MD
Associate Professor and Vice Chairman
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Each year the The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Cincinnati and University Hospital fields a team of runners and walkers for the Heart Mini-Marathon, which benefits the American Heart Association. The 30-year-old Mini-Marathon, one of Cincinnati’s oldest and most beloved running events, features a 15K mini-marathon, a 5K run, a 5K/10K walk, and a 2K walk/run for kids. For more information about the American Heart Association or the Heart Mini-Marathon, go to www.heartmini.org.


Stroke researcher Rosie Miller, RN,
left, with stroke survivor
Wendy Shoger and her husband, Kris. Wendy ran the 15K.


Brett Kissela, MD, a neurologist with
The Neuroscience Institute
at the University of Cincinnati and University Hospital

Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke can save a life.

F  Facial numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
A  Arm numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
S  Slurred speech or difficulty speaking.
T  Time to call 911.

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