Parma's Running Council President Preps for Boston Marathon, Previews Pierogi Run

Sean  Brennan at the Cleveland Marathon/Photo credit: Sean Brennan

Sean Brennan, President of Parma City Council is preparing for the Boston Marathon on April 20. He has run 3 dozen marathons since taking up running in 2008, raising thousands of dollars for various charities.  He is raising money for the American Red Cross in Boston.

In this interview, Brennan explains what motivated him to begin running, and to found the annual Run/Walk for Pierogis, this year to be held on July 5th.  He also reacts to a new report about the value of houses in the suburb, and updates the construction of the Shoppes at Parma.

Run For Pierogies, Where Else? In Parma!

Aaron Apathy, 2013 overall male winner, Race Director Sean Brennan, overall female winner Jamie Adams, and race co-chair Gary Uveges/Photo credit:  Trish Uveges, with permission

The Fourth Annual Run/Walk for Pierogies takes place on Saturday, July 5th beginning at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College.  It's a 5K event to benefit the American Cancer Society Parma Relay for Life, with pierogies provided by the Little Polish Diner and Krakow Deli on Ridge Road in Parma.
Race founder and director Sean Brennan, the president of Parma City Council is also Parade Director for the 82nd annual St. Charles Borromeo Parish Carnival from Wednesday, July 9 through Sunday July 13.

In this interview, Council President Brennan also talks about the redevelopment of the old Parmatown Mall into the Shoppes at Parmatown.