If you’ve run a footrace or jogged on the greenway over the past few years you have probably encountered Marion Childress. The retired Army veteran and cancer survivor has now been selected by Mizuno Running North America as one of 5 National winners of “The Power of Running to Inspire” award. Childress heads up the local C&C runners group – members range from novices to race winners. Fleet Feet Sports-Roanoke nominated Childress for the national award. He spoke about the recognition with WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
