Heart Mini Marathon
Kyle ran 13.1 miles with Moose & Maverick — as a heart surgery survivor — for the kids who deserve the same chance he got.
Running With Purpose
On March 15th, 2026 — the 4-year anniversary of his open heart surgery — Kyle laced up his shoes, strapped on the Heart & Hound Survivor bib #329, and ran 13.1 miles through Cincinnati alongside Moose and Maverick. It was a personal record.
The Heart Half Marathon, hosted by the American Heart Association, brought together thousands of runners and survivors. Kyle ran not just as a competitor — but as a living reminder of why early cardiac screening matters, and what's possible on the other side of surgery.
Family showed up in Heart & Hound gear. The dogs earned their finisher medals. Kyle ran every mile faster than the one before it. And at the Turner Tribute Heart, he rang the bell — for every kid who deserves a screening before it's too late.
Race Data
4 years after open heart surgery. Every mile faster than the last.
Pace by Mile (min)
Heart Rate by Mile (bpm)
| Mile | Pace | Heart Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 1 | 10:15 | 150 bpm | — |
| Mile 2 | 9:22 | 151 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 3 | 8:55 | 150 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 4 | 8:45 | 156 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 5 | 8:50 | 156 bpm | ▼ Slower |
| Mile 6 | 9:08 | 158 bpm | ▼ Slower |
| Mile 7 | 8:50 | 154 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 8 | 8:32 | 157 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 9 | 8:43 | 158 bpm | ▼ Slower |
| Mile 10 | 8:30 | 153 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 11 | 8:19 | 164 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 12 | 7:57 | 167 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile 13 | 7:40 | 175 bpm | ▲ Faster |
| Mile .25 | 7:34 | 180 bpm | ▲ Faster |
Race Day Moments
Race day kit laid out — Survivor bib #329 ready to go
Early morning — Kyle and Moose riding to the start
Pre-race darkness — Heart & Hound at the starting line
Moose ready for race day
Moose riding shotgun to the race
Kyle and Moose — early morning vibes
Maverick licking his lips — ready to run 13.1
The whole crew — family in Heart & Hound gear at the start
Heart & Hound family selfie post-race
Kyle, Moose & Maverick on the survivor red carpet
Kyle and the dogs walking onto the red carpet
Maverick and Moose mid-race on the course
Maverick and Moose with their race bibs on the bridge
The boys running strong mid-race
Crossing the finish line — all three finishers
Kyle with Moose and Maverick after finishing 13.1
Kyle ringing the bell at the Turner Tribute Heart
Maverick with his Heart Half Marathon finisher medal
Moose rocking his finisher medal and crocs
Post-race exhaustion — well earned rest
Under the "Thank You For Being A Lifesaver" banner
Pre-dawn with the crew before race start
Kyle and Moose — the night before race day