Boston Application

  Today, I received my official Boston Marathon registration form from the BAA.  It’s really cool, as it comes from the Boston Mayor’s office.  There are some cool things about the registration.
  First, it’s an invitation to participate.  I realize that I didn’t qualify, and that I never could if I had to, but still, [...]

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I Need Sponsors

  Well, my $10 plan is just starting, but it’s been far from perfect so far.  I need more donors, and I’ve taken a few steps to help get those.  I’ve asked several friends to send my fund raising email to all of their friends and family.  That includes my pulmonologist, I’m hoping she sends [...]

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The Fund Raising Begins

  I finally received my packet for the MassGeneral fund raising today.  So, I guess at this point I’m in full training mode: running and fund raising.  If you are reading this you either know me, stumbled onto my blog, or are one of  the three regular readers of my blog.
  Between yesterday and today [...]

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Team For Life: 2009

  The day is finally here.  Tomorrow is the first official day of training for Team for Life 2009.  We are all training for a form of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.  The marathon is on May 3rd, and it will be my third.  My second marathon will be the 113th Boston Marathon.  Yes, I’m [...]

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Just Plain Stupid

  I’m stupid!  An idiot!  I ran a 12 mile long run yesterday with my coach and Victoria, both of whom are faster than I am.  Between the two of the they were half stepping me the entire way.  It’s not their fault, it’s mine.  I should know better than to run with people that are [...]

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