![]() This is Nikolas's sister, Thea, and their dog, Cosmo. Nikolas says, "Thea is my favorite sister and, um, actually, she's my only sister! She's really smart and a great writer—she's published three books! She's the one who manages my website. Thank you, Thea!"
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![]() This is Cosmo! He is four years old. He is a Shetland Sheepdog, and very small, soft, and cute!! We love him! Visit him: www.pupfluff.weebly.com
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Nikolas's shirt. A huge Pittsburgh sports fan (dad's hometown), black & yellow quickly became Nikolas's "trademark" colors. You'll find him at running and track & field events fully outfitted in black & yellow!

Nikolas's favorite books? The Transcendence Series by Thea Toocheck, of course! Check out the series website, it's really cool! Books are available on Amazon in both electronic and hard copy versions.
Nikolas's favorite teams. He can't get enough of these guys, and has many heroes among the Pittsburgh professional athletes.
UltraMarathon Man, Dean Karnazes![]() One of Nikolas's idols. He's had the pleasure of RUNNING with Dean! Dean says Nikolas is his hero! But next to his dad, Nikolas says, Dean is his!
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Ben & Jerry's S'mores ice cream—Nikolas's most treasured treat after an event—actually his favorite after training, school, playing—pretty much anytime (he's a kid, after all!).