in the media

the #outruncancer story has evolved since September 2012 when it started with a promise to run every day - here are a few of the stories 

A PROMISE LEADS TO A RECORD BREAKING ACCOMPLISHMENT

A promise has led to a passion, and will soon result in a record breaking achievement for one former Waikato woman.

Marathon runner's global conquest inspires mother and son

Caroline says dealing with cancer has made her realise how many people of all different walks of life are affected by the illness.

She wants to raise awareness of the value of getting health checks.

5,000 Miles Apart, Two Women Try to Outrun Cancer Together - Runner's World

Ask any runner why they run and you’ll rarely get the same answer. Whether it’s the community it gives, the outlet it provides, or the simple joy of lacing up and getting out, we all have our reasons.

But for two New Zealand natives, it’s a bit more complicated. Their answer? Cancer.

Thousands Of Miles Apart, 2 Friends #outruncancer Together - ONLY A GAME

"Cancer for me, at least ... it shakes your confidence. You think you're this healthy person, and suddenly — you're not."

On mission to out run cancer - WAIKATO TIMES

For five years Vanessa Oshima has been running everyday to support those she loves who are battling cancer. But when she began she had no idea that eventually she'd be running to help save her own life.

Former Matamata College student organises global flash mob run to #outruncancer

A former Matamata woman and marathon runner is organising a global flash mob run to raise support for people battling cancer.

Vanessa Oshima, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, is also organising the event #outruncancer to mark a personal goal.

By March 3, she would have run every day, for 2000 consecutive days.

Cancer survivor runs for family, friends — and herself — in Tokyo Marathon

Vanessa Oshima, a cancer survivor from New Zealand who lives in Japan, catches her breath at the finish line of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. | RYUSEI TAKAHASHI

Run Streak So You Can Fight for Your Friends

Caroline Steer and Vanessa Oshima became friends in the 1980s, at junior high school in their native New Zealand. They ran cross country together, took the same classes, and hung out with the same friends.

But after high school, Oshima moved to Japan to study economics, and Steer stayed in New Zealand for a degree in commerce. They fell out of touch, but reconnected in 2012 through Facebook.

TED X HANEDA: Marathon of Learnings

2016 TOKYO MARATHON - ESPN LATIN AMERICA

A MARATHON OF LEARNINGS - WAIKATO UNIVERSITY- HILARY SCHOLARS