Ok, So ... I'm really bad at this blogging thing. However, as a quick update ... preparations are going well for the climb in late July. I've been dealing with some injuries the last week and a half which has slowed my physical training. However, I'm starting to feel better ... and anticipate that I will be back on track next week. I'm just about a month out ... so, I have to be running on all cylinders. If I could just shed those last pesky pounds ...
Good Read? I read the book "Ultra Marathon Man, Confessions of an All Night Runner" this past week. I thought I'd put a plug for the book on my blog. It was a quick read ... for me, it was inspirational. I guess I could relate to the issue of dealing with early mid-life crises by doing something that challenges your body. Anyways, pick-the-book up at Amazon, it will inspire you ...
This guy is an endurance maniac ... longest continuous run? 350+ miles. I like how he regularly orders pizza on the road (in the middle of the night) to be delivered to mile marker XX. Round Table brings him a pizza (un-sliced) in the middle of the night, he pays the delivery person, roles the pizza into a giant burrito, and continues his run ... eating while he runs. And he regularly does this ... ALL NIGHT LONG. Cool! Plus, he balances his family life while doing it.
Makes me want to run more ... even though, my current challenge is breaking the 6-mile wall ... which is when my bum knee starts to fall apart. Watch out Karnazes!
More Karnazes -- http://www.ultramarathonman.com/flash/
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Good Read!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Reached My Fundraising Goal! -- Yeah!
I have to start by sending out a HUGE thank you to everyone who has contributed to my fundraising goal for the 2008 Climb for Clean Air. This was, by far, the part that I was most nervous about. I was nervous about making the request, and I've been touched by everyone who encouraged me, shared their stories of family and friends who have struggled with lung disease and then made significant contributions. The funds being raised for this event are significant (over $220,000 to-date), and they will be put to good use.
Thank You!
If you haven't yet made a contribution, but are still interested, the ALA will accept contributions in my name for this event until August 15th. Again, this is an important charity dedicated to the fight against lung diseases and cancers. I'm most interested in the programs aimed at reducing tobacco use by teens.
For everyone else ... stay tuned, my official Rainier climb date is July 23rd through the 26th. I'm really looking forward to it ... BUT, there is still a lot of physical training to complete.
