>> it gave me a huge sense of accomplishment and also at work, whenever i struggle, i remember the lessons i learned from my running experience. you know. step by step, steady work really gets you to your goal, and never give up. >> 34-year-old wes turner lost his mother to cancer in 2010 and was diagnosed himself with thyroid cancer in 2014. he has been in remission since april, and is raising money today for cancer research, thinking of beating cancer is what gets him through every mile while running. >> i had the thought in my head, i know it is silly, but i would go out there and i would run as hard as i could and i would think if i can endure some pain, maybe somehow my mom wouldn't have to endure some pain while