Jersey man running for retired racehorses

Posted: November 15, 2012

At 22, Jimmy Caraluzzi is a recent college graduate and helping his father, Joe Caraluzzi, at his stable at Gaitway Farm in New Jersey while he looks for a job.

While he doesn't have a lot of spare cash to give away, Jimmy Caraluzzi does have two strong legs that he's hoping will go a long way toward building support for the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, which finds homes for retired racehorses.

"About a year and a half ago, I started running," Caraluzzi said. "I did a half-marathon about a year ago. Eight or nine months ago, I signed up for the Philadelphia Marathon.

"I've always wanted to help the Standardbred Retirement Foundation in some way," Caraluzzi said.

Caraluzzi said he has borrowed a few strategies from the racehorse world to keep himself sound.

"I always take days off after a long run, just like the racehorses do," he said.

Caraluzzi said his fund-raising goal is $2,000, about $77 a mile. "I have about $300 right now," he said.

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