Hello, I am Dr. Adam Tripp, an adult psychiatrist and one of your APA Assembly Pennsylvania representatives.
As a bucket list goal, I am running the 100-mile Canal Corridor 100 ultramarathon in Akron, OH, beginning on Saturday, October 11th. Since the pandemic, I've run in 5 marathons, a 50K race, two 50-mile races, and a 100K ultramarathon in 2024, and this would be my first 100 miler. I'm excited to participate in the race with a couple hundred other runners. I am also excited to fundraise for a local Pittsburgh group, the Men's Fellowship group at The Kingsley Association, with whom I have worked this year, and am passionate about their mission. The fundraising campaign link is below. Please use the QR code with your phone to donate to this cause, consider 0.50 a mile, $1 a mile, or even generously $2 a mile.
The Men’s Fellowship at the Kingsley Association provides a safe and supportive space where men come together for connection, growth, and accountability. Through weekly gatherings, workshops, and wellness activities, the program helps men strengthen their health, relationships, and leadership while engaging in meaningful community service. With plans to expand into a men’s podcast, a Men’s Day of Self-Care & Symposium, and broader outreach, the program empowers men to thrive personally and become role models in their families and neighborhoods—building stronger communities for all.
I have worked with the Men's Fellowship this summer and will be presenting on reducing stigma in mental health treatment with men in the fall.
The Canal Corridor begins at the Missing Falls brewery in downtown Akron, OH, and runs north to Cleveland, OH, and back again to finish at the Missing Falls brewery in Akron 100 miles later, over the weekend of October 11-12, about a month away. It will take me 24-30 hours to complete the race. My personal goal is to complete the race in 24 hours, but I'll be glad to cross the finish line on two feet.
I'm excited to run the race, as well as support the Men's Fellowship, a great organization here in Pittsburgh. Any donations are much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Adam Tripp MD PhD
