Ep15: Al Longo & Keith Vona — Veterans Race 2025: Service, Community, and Mental Toughness
- Author
- John Richmond
- Published
- Wed 10 Sep 2025
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- None
What are you made of? That’s the question at the heart of this week’s Angles conversation. John Richmond sits down with Al Longo and Keith Vona to talk about Buffalo’s Veterans Race a community event that’s more than just a 5K or 10K.
From its origins on the back of a napkin to becoming one of the city’s fastest-growing races, the Veterans Race is about perseverance, gratitude, and giving back. Al and Keith share stories about the race’s growth, the Buffalo running community, and why this event is both a celebration of service and a thank you to those who’ve served.
Whether you’re a runner, a volunteer, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode dives into mental toughness, community, and purpose-driven living.
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