13th annual Tampa Firefighters 5k on Saturday [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. — If you’re feeling the heat this weekend, it’s not just the Florida sun, it’s the passion and energy of our local heroes racing for a cause.

It’s a fire that’s been burning inside runner Jasmine Maag for the last six months.

“I just started running 5k’s about six months ago,” she said.

One foot at a time, Maag says she is making strides toward a healthier lifestyle.

“I had to get blood drawn last year and my a1c was high and diabetes runs in my family so I decided to make a lifestyle change,” she said.

She’s joined at the Firefighters 5k in Tampa by her mom, Regina, who made the trip from Michigan to be in her corner. Regina says running has strengthened the bond between this mother and daughter

“She’s faster than me but she’s also got 20 years younger,” …