PHILADELPHIA, PA — The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) has announced the appointment of elite long-distance runner Sage Canaday as “Coach Canaday” for Team Stop the Clot® in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. This high-profile appointment underscores NBCA’s mission to raise awareness and support for blood clot prevention and recovery.
Canaday, known for top finishes in the Boston and New York City Marathons and his success in ultra-marathons worldwide, brings over 15 years of coaching experience through Higher Running and Vo2MaxProductions. His personal story took a dramatic turn in 2021 when he suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition that forced him into a challenging recovery before returning to competitive running.
“Serving as coach for Team Stop the Clot is a profound honor,” Canaday said. “I run not only for personal achievement but for those who can’t, for those in recovery, and for the memory of those we’ve lost. It’s about turning personal challenges into opportunities to inspire and support others.”
His leadership is set to play a vital role in guiding and inspiring Team Stop the Clot® participants, a group of athletes dedicated to raising funds and awareness for NBCA. The organization focuses on preventing blood clots, a condition impacting 900,000 Americans annually and resulting in at least 100,000 premature and preventable deaths.
Dr. Julie Partridge, Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Southern Illinois University and Vice Chair of the NBCA Board of Directors, highlighted the importance of this initiative. “Our programs aim to raise awareness about blood clots and provide the necessary resources to support athletes as they recover and regain their strength,” she said. “Sage’s experience and commitment to the cause bring invaluable insight to this effort, and we are thrilled to have him as part of Team Stop the Clot®.”
The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon will take place on November 2, 2025, showcasing thousands of runners and amplifying critical health messages through initiatives like Team Stop the Clot®.
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