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Feet for Brains FEET FOR BRAINS is a FEAT FOR BRAINS! Patrick Toon is running to support Cure Alzheimer's Foundation There is currently no cure. Moral support means a lot, too.

In 2018, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which causes ongoing and increasing dementia. I'm running to try and change that and with your help, we can make a difference. For every dollar you donate to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund/Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation, I'll run one mile. The goal is to raise $2,000 and run 2000 milles by April 17th, 2023 when I run the Boston Marathon. When I run the miles you sponsored, you'll get a shoutout here on the Feet for Brains page as well as on the Feet for Brains Instagram (). Even if you can't donate, I invite you to follow our journey here on social media. For more information about me, my Dad, and the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, please visit our gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feet-for-brains

I'll see you at the finish line! Patrick

Miles 5733-5739 were sponsored by Dominic Cardarelli! His generous donation sent me across the Queensboro Bridge for an...
10/07/2026

Miles 5733-5739 were sponsored by Dominic Cardarelli! His generous donation sent me across the Queensboro Bridge for an invigorating run along the East River. You can't beat the fall for great running weather and though this run was fast, the mild temperatures made me feel like I barely broke a sweat. When I stopped to take the picture of Porcellino, I wound up chatting with some British tourists, true cockneys, born within the earshot of the bells of Saint Mary-le-Bow. They're rarer than native-born New Yorkers! It was a lovely moment in the middle of a splendid run. Thanks for underwriting it, Dom!

Patrick Toon sponsored miles 5718-5733! Yesterday's weather was sublime and to celebrate it, I sent myself on a fifteen-...
10/06/2026

Patrick Toon sponsored miles 5718-5733! Yesterday's weather was sublime and to celebrate it, I sent myself on a fifteen-mile ramble from Central Park up to Washington Heights. There was no hurry to this run, I admit. I wanted to enjoy the sun for as long as possible. Apart from the magnificent conditions, there wasn't much else to comment on. I had fun, I felt good, and with the marathon less than a month away, I think I'm in good shape for the big race. Thank you all for your support! And for supporting Alzheimer's research!

Miles 5712-5718 were sponsored by Teague Webb! We'll be seeing his name a lot in the coming weeks as Teague's donation m...
10/02/2026

Miles 5712-5718 were sponsored by Teague Webb! We'll be seeing his name a lot in the coming weeks as Teague's donation makes up the majority of the miles left to run. For this chunk, I headed out to Flushing Meadows park. I had a route all planned out, but I had to change plans due to a concert by the Strokes that closed off big sections of the park. So I paid an unexpected visit to Kissena Pond, which was busy with strolling families and bocce players on this Friday evening. I wound up being grateful for the music, which grew louder the closer I got to the finish line. It was great motivation over the final miles! Thanks for a perfect "Friday night in New York" run, Teague!

Miles 5706-5712 were sponsored by me! I was out in Forest Park today for six speedy miles on the trails. These afterno...
10/01/2026

Miles 5706-5712 were sponsored by me! I was out in Forest Park today for six speedy miles on the trails. These afternoon runs always go by quickly. A day's work gives me a lot to think about while I'm out there. There were a couple of fun detours to be taken, the result of trees felled by the recent nor'easter. Weather was cloudy, and a bit humid and close. I found myself sweating a great deal more than I expected. Now that the run is done, I feel like I can put my feet up for the day! Good job, me! And good job you all as well, for supporting Alzheimer's research!

Miles 5700-5706 were sponsored by Teague Webb! Wednesday's run was a welcome return to Central Park and a great way to ...
10/01/2026

Miles 5700-5706 were sponsored by Teague Webb! Wednesday's run was a welcome return to Central Park and a great way to kick off the 5700s! Weather was clear, cool, and dry and the park, even early in the morning, was busy. This run brought the gift of unexpected speed and I could hardly believe my eyes when I checked my time at the end of it. Thanks, Teague!

Celeste Ciulla brought us miles 5687-5700! We finished this century of miles with a transect of the Bronx on the Pelham...
09/29/2026

Celeste Ciulla brought us miles 5687-5700! We finished this century of miles with a transect of the Bronx on the Pelham Parkway, then turned north, following the Bronx River to Irish Woodlawn. The pubs beckoned, but I pushed on to Van Cortland Park for a turn around the cross country course (well known to Celeste) followed by a lap around the track in the recently condemned Van Cortland Stadium. The Mosholu Parkway took me south where another track lap awaited inside the Williamsbridge Oval, a dramatic setting for the last quarter-mile of this epic (and soggy) run! Thank you for your support, Celeste! And thanks for supporting Alzheimer's research!

Miles 5677-5687 were sponsored by Dominic Cardarelli! These miles came on the heels of the season's first nor'easter an...
09/29/2026

Miles 5677-5687 were sponsored by Dominic Cardarelli! These miles came on the heels of the season's first nor'easter and there was plenty of lingering rain and mist up in the Bronx where this run unfolded. I started in Pelham Bay Park, a place I haven't run in more than a decade, with a small diversion to City Island, which feels more like a Massachusetts fishing town than a neighborhood of New York. The park trails were damp and muddy and it was no surprise that I had them to myself. There was plenty of wildlife to keep me company though, including a magnificent six-point buck which bounded off before I could take his picture. Dom's miles ended which a cruel twist: when I arrived at the Hutchison River Drawbridge, it was opening for a coal barge to pass by. I never catch the bridges on sunny days, always the cold, rainy ones! Thanks for the miles, Dom! And for supporting Alzheimer's research!

KJ Sanchez brought us miles 5671-5677! Today maintained the Friday habit of trail runs and took me out to Forest park f...
09/25/2026

KJ Sanchez brought us miles 5671-5677! Today maintained the Friday habit of trail runs and took me out to Forest park for a six-miler. A nor'easter is closing in on New York and threatens to drench us all weekend. I'm glad I got these miles in before it hits. With the nasty weather approaching, I wasn't surprised to find the park nearly empty, except for a young man selling his artwork from a park bench. He's always there. Someday, I'll have to stop and take a look at what he has on offer. Today was not that day, however. The windblown treetops told me I should get these miles finished as quickly as possible! Thanks for the support, KJ!

Miles 5664-5671 were sponsored by me! A rare afternoon tour meant the miles had to happen yesterday morning. The obliq...
09/18/2026

Miles 5664-5671 were sponsored by me! A rare afternoon tour meant the miles had to happen yesterday morning. The oblique light set the skyscrapers off beautifully, as you can see by the picture. This view was the reward waiting for me at the East River and it was a shame when I had to turn inland to the far less exalted vistas of Long Island City. There was no need to rush through this run and despite the workaday surroundings, it was relaxing and enjoyable, a great beginning to a satisfying day. Thanks for your ongoing support, everyone!

Miles 5658-5664 were brought to us by the Cast and Crew of The Waverly Gallery at the Shaker Bridge Theatre! There were...
09/17/2026

Miles 5658-5664 were brought to us by the Cast and Crew of The Waverly Gallery at the Shaker Bridge Theatre! There were a few rain drops at the start of yesterday's run, but skies were clear by the end of it. An autumnal crispness is creeping into the air here in New York and it feels like Fall is just around the corner. That means some great running weather is in store and of course, the Marathon is coming up on November 1st. I spotted a monarch butterfly at the north end of the reservoir though, a sign that summer is sticking around as long as it can. Thanks for a great run, Shaker Bridge folks! And thanks for supporting Alzheimer's research!

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