Okay, so I sort of false started last month. I've got a big goal and I started well with the MegaTransect one month ago, 26 miles the first day with 6,000 feet of elevation. Then, in typical fashion, I stopped. Quit. Not on purpose, but zilch nonetheless.
After 3 weeks, I ran 2 days in a row, then missed another week. The good thing is that I'm back and feel great. No more lags in motivation, because today begins National Diabetes Month and I am rip roaring and ready to rumble. I remember that I run for my benefit, but I write this, and run, and lift, and bike and ask people to help me support research projects for a whole lot bigger, and better, reason than me. So, away we go. For real this time.
So, here is the goal:
750 miles of running with 133,400 feet of elevation gain. This elevation gain is equal to the total height of the highest point on the seven continents (the 7 summits).
Along with. . .
1500 miles of bicycling - since I am doing this over the winter, and I'm not as wild as some of those folks I see riding by the house - I can do road biking, mountain biking, or riding the bike on the trainer. I know that my pace should actually be faster than this, but I will count the trainer time as 10 miles per hour.
1,000,000 pounds of weight lifting - talk about low weight, high reps :) !
Finally, I will end with a 100 mile run during the last 24 hours before the JDRF walk on May 19.
So, if I look at the 35 miles of running and 16,000 pounds of lifting I did in the month of October, I've at least got a start. I'm not sure it is even worth counting, but I will.
I am going to sell Sheetz coupon books and have a fun night at Chik-Fil-A to help raise money. I don't have a financial goal, so let's not put a limit on it.
Let's get it started!
An ultra-distance fundraising effort for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Here is what I'm thinking
I'm not very good at keeping my thoughts to myself. At least not very good when I'm trying to make an impact. I really want to make an impact. I can't say why that is except that I want to make a difference in a lot of lives, especially the life of my wife.
So, here is what I'm proposing. I'm going to lift a million pounds. Of course, not all at once. I know that some may not see that as a big deal, but I am not a weight lifter, not by a long shot. But I'm motivated. Not only is this a fundraising endeavor for a devastating illness, but my son has asked me to start lifting with him so that he can meet his wellness goal for high school. How can someone resist those influences? I've got to say I'm glad I can't.
Anyway, the lifting isn't the only part of the endeavor. In fact, it may prove to be the easiest to complete. I'm also going to bicycle 1500 miles. I know, if you were to look at the time from October 1, through May 19, which is when I think the JDRF walk will be, it only amounts to 6.5 miles a day. I ask only that you might remember that it will be winter most of the time, that I don't ride very often, and that it is for a good cause.
Oh yeah, there is more. I am also going to run 750 miles in those 231 days. I'm planning on the last 100 being during the last 24 hours ending with the JDRF walk at Medlar Field.
I want my effort to be worthy of the discomfort, of the neuropathy, heart disease, blindness, and amputations that diabetics deal with all the time.
Please help.
So, here is what I'm proposing. I'm going to lift a million pounds. Of course, not all at once. I know that some may not see that as a big deal, but I am not a weight lifter, not by a long shot. But I'm motivated. Not only is this a fundraising endeavor for a devastating illness, but my son has asked me to start lifting with him so that he can meet his wellness goal for high school. How can someone resist those influences? I've got to say I'm glad I can't.
Anyway, the lifting isn't the only part of the endeavor. In fact, it may prove to be the easiest to complete. I'm also going to bicycle 1500 miles. I know, if you were to look at the time from October 1, through May 19, which is when I think the JDRF walk will be, it only amounts to 6.5 miles a day. I ask only that you might remember that it will be winter most of the time, that I don't ride very often, and that it is for a good cause.
Oh yeah, there is more. I am also going to run 750 miles in those 231 days. I'm planning on the last 100 being during the last 24 hours ending with the JDRF walk at Medlar Field.
I want my effort to be worthy of the discomfort, of the neuropathy, heart disease, blindness, and amputations that diabetics deal with all the time.
Please help.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Off and Running
I had a couple of great conversations this evening.
First, I went to a meeting of People Centre'd on Diabetes. It is a
local group dedicated to informing people about diabetes. I contacted
them through their website and they invited me to their September meeting to
share a bit about what I've done and how I would like to work with them.
I presented myself to them as a tool to be used to help those with
diabetes be motivated to work for good control and healthy lifestyles (to
minimize complications) as well as to help make people aware of risks and
available diagnosis tools. They had several ideas that I hope we are able
t put into motion soon.
The second conversation was with Ray Zahab.
I had asked him to work his brain about the project for this year's JDRF
fundraiser. Coincidently, his idea about the effort tied nicely into some
of the ideas the folks at PCoD had proposed. I am always a bit nervous
calling Ray, though he is very gracious and seems to enjoy our conversations.
It is just that he has done some pretty awesome things. Whether it
is realistic or not, accurate or not, even deserved or not, I feel as though we
are similar in some ways. I hope that it is not being proud or conceited
to think that I may have had an influence on people the way he has.
It is motivating to me to think about doing good.
I don't believe that I get "extra points" for doing good works,
but the joy of being blessed makes me want to do so.
“NOT BY WORKS of
righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved
us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus
3:5)
May God bless you, reader.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
It's Raining Again
It has been raining pretty much nonstop since Sunday. Here in the State College area, we've gotten just under 10 inches. It looks as though the next wave of rain has missed us, so that should give the streams a little chance to drop before more rain comes down.
I have to say that I am glad to not live so close to the river anymore. In 1996, we lost our house in the January flood. Strange thing is that I am certain it was a God thing because it allowed us to move to this great neighborhood and encouraged me to change my job. It has been wonderful.
It feels great to be running consistently and the run in the rain last night was awesome. The next several days look to be the same as the past couple and that is just fine. Don't tell the kids at school, but they are pretty calm when it is raining outside. There isn't any huge desire to get out do other things. The only bad part is that I can't get them out to learn tree identification. Fortunately, one of the tech ed teachers, Bill, has been bringing me branches he is trimming from trees lining his driveway. He has brought quite a collection and I've been able to let the kids do a fair amount of id work inside.
I finished Marshall Ulrich's book Running on Empty yesterday and it was a great read. It tells of the trials and tribulations of running 3,000 miles in 52 days (No- I can't even imagine). I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an inside view of ultra-ultra running, but it really gets to the heart of realizing the impact the loss of someone special has on us long-term. Thanks, Marshall for sharing your experience with us.
I've been thinking about the result of the adventures I've been having and this verse seems to fit with how something silly like a physical effort makes sense in the larger scheme.
I have to say that I am glad to not live so close to the river anymore. In 1996, we lost our house in the January flood. Strange thing is that I am certain it was a God thing because it allowed us to move to this great neighborhood and encouraged me to change my job. It has been wonderful.
It feels great to be running consistently and the run in the rain last night was awesome. The next several days look to be the same as the past couple and that is just fine. Don't tell the kids at school, but they are pretty calm when it is raining outside. There isn't any huge desire to get out do other things. The only bad part is that I can't get them out to learn tree identification. Fortunately, one of the tech ed teachers, Bill, has been bringing me branches he is trimming from trees lining his driveway. He has brought quite a collection and I've been able to let the kids do a fair amount of id work inside.
I finished Marshall Ulrich's book Running on Empty yesterday and it was a great read. It tells of the trials and tribulations of running 3,000 miles in 52 days (No- I can't even imagine). I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an inside view of ultra-ultra running, but it really gets to the heart of realizing the impact the loss of someone special has on us long-term. Thanks, Marshall for sharing your experience with us.
I've been thinking about the result of the adventures I've been having and this verse seems to fit with how something silly like a physical effort makes sense in the larger scheme.
Romans 5:3-4
New International Version
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Sibling Pressure
I think that I had written some time ago that my brother, Bradley, was planning to do the Mega with me. I figured that this was going to be really motivating, and it has been lately, but not so much for the first half of the year. A couple of months ago, Brad said he had reconsidered and was probably not going to do the Mega after all, and I was pretty bummed. I didn't want to pressure him to do something he didn't want to do, but upon further consideration . . . I did.
I'm thinking that it worked, or maybe he was just trying to throw me off. I figure we're going to be hiking a lot more than running which is going to be a whole different experience for me. I must say that I am really excited about it. Not only will I get the opportunity to enjoy the views more and get some photos, but I will get to spend the whole day with my brother. That just doesn't happen very often. We've been trying to plan a weekend to get together with my other brother as well, but with Kelly's illness it will probably be tough. The Mega looks like a great chance for Bradley and I to get away from the daily pressures of life and go through a physically challenging adventure together. I'm looking forward to it.
Get out and enjoy the fall. School starts next week with the students and I'm excited to get into the trees and leaves unit. It is fun watching the kids see the big and little differences in the same trees that they have been around every day.
Watch out for Hurricane Irene. She looks to be nasty all along the east coast of the US.
I'm thinking that it worked, or maybe he was just trying to throw me off. I figure we're going to be hiking a lot more than running which is going to be a whole different experience for me. I must say that I am really excited about it. Not only will I get the opportunity to enjoy the views more and get some photos, but I will get to spend the whole day with my brother. That just doesn't happen very often. We've been trying to plan a weekend to get together with my other brother as well, but with Kelly's illness it will probably be tough. The Mega looks like a great chance for Bradley and I to get away from the daily pressures of life and go through a physically challenging adventure together. I'm looking forward to it.
Get out and enjoy the fall. School starts next week with the students and I'm excited to get into the trees and leaves unit. It is fun watching the kids see the big and little differences in the same trees that they have been around every day.
Watch out for Hurricane Irene. She looks to be nasty all along the east coast of the US.
Friday, August 19, 2011
I'm in
I've been having a great couple of weeks of running. Last night's run was the best I've had in quite a while. I found new trails in the game lands and they took me through some new burn areas. I felt like I could run forever, okay maybe 40 or 50 K.
I've been getting excited about the MegaTransect and I've been trying to shame my brother into doing with me. He signed up back in January, but isn't feeling like he is prepared, now. I've told him that he will be challenged, but that it is certainly doable. He is turning 35 this year and so he is feeling old. AS I look back to when I returned to running it was 10 years ago. I can't remember if I wrote this before or not, but I started with about a half-mile run and then turned around and walked home. Each day, I added just a hundred yards or so until I an for 10 minutes. Then I was able to add a minute a day. That fall I did the Nittany Valley Half-Marathon in under 2 hours. I will say that I don't I would break 2 hours today, but I still think I have it in me to do so. I've been enjoying the longer distances so I don't (usually) miss my speed too much.
My sister-in-law, Kelly, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She turned 40 and went for the recommended mammogram. They found the cancer and were able to remove it. She is having chemotherapy to try to make sure everything is gone. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated. A friend was also diagnosed while she was pregnant. The baby was born healthy and she is undergoing chemo as well. Cancer is a strange disease and seems to be becoming so much more common. There are a lot of ideas about why that could be , but no one has a definitive answer.
School starts here for teachers next week with three days of inservice. I am excited to begin the year with a new set of kids. I really feel blessed to be able to do a job I love, with great people around me, and be compensated reasonably well. I began teaching at the time when the state mandated a minimum salary for teachers. Prior to that, things were not so good for people who have such an important role in society.
Ray Zahab is headed for Death Valley in preparation to run across the Rub Khali in Saudi Arabia. Hmm, Death Valley in August, sounds reasonable. NOT! Ray's i2P crew is preparing for an expedition to India from October 2-15. If you are a teacher, check it out. The conferencing with the expedition members is a great experience for your students. Also, uploading images of your kids to the impossible2Possible web site really raises their enthusiasm and helps them to feel a part of things bigger than themselves. My students had a great experience in the spring Bolivia expedition.
We're getting a great thunderstorm here now, so I am going to watch the lightning and play a game with my son. Hope to be back soon.
I just visited a site that I have not seen in a while. If you are an athlete with diabetes, or have a loved one who is, check out runsweet.com. It is a site from the UK dedicated to helping diabetic athletes manage their diabetes and training.
I've been getting excited about the MegaTransect and I've been trying to shame my brother into doing with me. He signed up back in January, but isn't feeling like he is prepared, now. I've told him that he will be challenged, but that it is certainly doable. He is turning 35 this year and so he is feeling old. AS I look back to when I returned to running it was 10 years ago. I can't remember if I wrote this before or not, but I started with about a half-mile run and then turned around and walked home. Each day, I added just a hundred yards or so until I an for 10 minutes. Then I was able to add a minute a day. That fall I did the Nittany Valley Half-Marathon in under 2 hours. I will say that I don't I would break 2 hours today, but I still think I have it in me to do so. I've been enjoying the longer distances so I don't (usually) miss my speed too much.
My sister-in-law, Kelly, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She turned 40 and went for the recommended mammogram. They found the cancer and were able to remove it. She is having chemotherapy to try to make sure everything is gone. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated. A friend was also diagnosed while she was pregnant. The baby was born healthy and she is undergoing chemo as well. Cancer is a strange disease and seems to be becoming so much more common. There are a lot of ideas about why that could be , but no one has a definitive answer.
School starts here for teachers next week with three days of inservice. I am excited to begin the year with a new set of kids. I really feel blessed to be able to do a job I love, with great people around me, and be compensated reasonably well. I began teaching at the time when the state mandated a minimum salary for teachers. Prior to that, things were not so good for people who have such an important role in society.
Ray Zahab is headed for Death Valley in preparation to run across the Rub Khali in Saudi Arabia. Hmm, Death Valley in August, sounds reasonable. NOT! Ray's i2P crew is preparing for an expedition to India from October 2-15. If you are a teacher, check it out. The conferencing with the expedition members is a great experience for your students. Also, uploading images of your kids to the impossible2Possible web site really raises their enthusiasm and helps them to feel a part of things bigger than themselves. My students had a great experience in the spring Bolivia expedition.
We're getting a great thunderstorm here now, so I am going to watch the lightning and play a game with my son. Hope to be back soon.
I just visited a site that I have not seen in a while. If you are an athlete with diabetes, or have a loved one who is, check out runsweet.com. It is a site from the UK dedicated to helping diabetic athletes manage their diabetes and training.
Deuteronomy 31:8
New International Version (NIV)
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Long time, no posts
It has been quite a while since I've posted, and the nice thing is that I've had a lot of visitors to the blog since the spring run. I'm back into training and it is becoming more consistent than it was just a few weeks ago. I have always been pretty blessed to be able to run sporadically in preparation for upcoming events and still perform reasonably well. Age must be beginning to catch up with me, because the return has been much more difficult this time. Even the approach of my favorite organized event was not been enough to get my act together. Fortunately, I seem to have turned the corner and have been getting past the worst of it. I've had some nice runs in the woods this week and I'm looking forward to the next one.
Molly and I had the great opportunity to speak with a diabetes support group in Petersburg. It was a very nice group of people and they were wonderful hosts. One of the attendees was a young woman who has become pen pals with my niece. I am so glad that they will both have a peer to chat with as they have new experiences with their diabetes.
The school year is nearly upon us and I am really excited for the new group of kids. I have been getting back into planning mode and I'm really looking forward to getting into the groove.
I've not yet decided what my endeavor will be to raise money for JDRF. I am going to start in October, since it is National Diabetes month. The megatransect will be a great kickoff for the project. I love being able to chat with so many people during the run.
More soon, see you on the trails.
Molly and I had the great opportunity to speak with a diabetes support group in Petersburg. It was a very nice group of people and they were wonderful hosts. One of the attendees was a young woman who has become pen pals with my niece. I am so glad that they will both have a peer to chat with as they have new experiences with their diabetes.
The school year is nearly upon us and I am really excited for the new group of kids. I have been getting back into planning mode and I'm really looking forward to getting into the groove.
I've not yet decided what my endeavor will be to raise money for JDRF. I am going to start in October, since it is National Diabetes month. The megatransect will be a great kickoff for the project. I love being able to chat with so many people during the run.
More soon, see you on the trails.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Follow Up
In the days following this year's event, I am so pleased to report that there have been no ill effects of going sunrise to sunset. I really had little soreness and no lasting pain at all. The rolling pin effect on the quads did the trick and the wonderful support from everyone made this a true team success.
I'm pasting the new text from my JDRF page below because I think it sums up my feelings pretty well.
The next thing on the horizon is the MegaTransect in October with perhaps another event or two in between. I am really looking forward to doing this year's Mega with my brother, Brad. It is going to be a great day. I must say that I truly hope that he is challenged by the course and the distance and that I can be positive and supporting the whole way.
What a great day May 20th was! Molly and her sister, Alice, met me at several places along the run on a rainy morning. They met me at Jabco-Maggi Mitsubishi where we all said hello to John Jabco and thanked him for the tremendous support he and the dealership have provided the past couple of years.
Next, WTAJ and WJAC met us at Boalsburg Elementary School for some precious press coverage for JDRF. It is so neat to see how far reaching the television coverage goes in spreading the word about the effects of diabetes. Even yesterday, 2 weeks after the event, people are stopping along the road to tell me that they saw the story on TV. I think the only way to show people what can be done is to try what many won't. Fear of not reaching the goal is often the major limiting factor to what we will try.
This year was definitely more difficult than last year because I did not train well enough. However, with the support of friends, we were able to do big things and make it through tough times. This was a very appropriate analogy of the diabetic's daily life. God is good and allows us to do wonderful things to bring Glory to Him.
I'm pasting the new text from my JDRF page below because I think it sums up my feelings pretty well.
The next thing on the horizon is the MegaTransect in October with perhaps another event or two in between. I am really looking forward to doing this year's Mega with my brother, Brad. It is going to be a great day. I must say that I truly hope that he is challenged by the course and the distance and that I can be positive and supporting the whole way.
What a great day May 20th was! Molly and her sister, Alice, met me at several places along the run on a rainy morning. They met me at Jabco-Maggi Mitsubishi where we all said hello to John Jabco and thanked him for the tremendous support he and the dealership have provided the past couple of years.
Next, WTAJ and WJAC met us at Boalsburg Elementary School for some precious press coverage for JDRF. It is so neat to see how far reaching the television coverage goes in spreading the word about the effects of diabetes. Even yesterday, 2 weeks after the event, people are stopping along the road to tell me that they saw the story on TV. I think the only way to show people what can be done is to try what many won't. Fear of not reaching the goal is often the major limiting factor to what we will try.
This year was definitely more difficult than last year because I did not train well enough. However, with the support of friends, we were able to do big things and make it through tough times. This was a very appropriate analogy of the diabetic's daily life. God is good and allows us to do wonderful things to bring Glory to Him.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Whew and Yahoo!
What a great day yesterday was! The run went really well. The weather changed dramatically throughout the day to keep things interesting. Many wonderful people encouraged and supported me through some low points and shared in the joy and accomplishment. God is good, all the time!
I truly could not have done the day without Molly's help. She and Alice met me several times throughout the rainy morning feeding, watering, and pushing just the right buttons to get me moving forward. I want to thank both WTAJ and WJAC for the coverage they provided for the run and JDRF. Many people, including present and former students and parents saw the run on the news and stopped to offer encouragement. All of the folks on Cogan Circle provided a huge lift as the end neared. What a wonderful surprise! Thanks especially to the Ritchey family for rousting the troops. We even got a rainbow to make the visit and the run complete!
Students and staff at Park Forest Middle School, thanks for the attention and respect you show, for your contributions to JDRF, and for your kindness and your encouragement! It is wonderful working with you all.
One of my favorite places to visit is Jabco-Maggi Mitsubishi. Yes, it is fun to look at the cars, but chatting with John is a pleasure. I appreciate his friendship as well as the support for many great organizations.
I really appreciate the reception I got at the high school south building from Nell Herrmann and her students. I miss working daily with Nell, but the kids at the South building are reaping the rewards.
HUGE props to the students and staff at Nittany Christian School. Our family has been so incredibly blessed that you have worked with our children. As I explained about insulin, the pancreas, glucose, and blood sugars the kids were so attentive. And they asked such good questions!
Thanks John Donoughe, John McCullough, Pat Gallagher, and Pete Coray for running and walking alongside me. John says I could do it without you all, but I'm not certain that is true. Special thanks to Pat for the miracle working with that water bottle. You worked out the knots and cleared out the gunk that was making any thought of running painful.
This whole project has been incredibly blessing to me. So many people have stepped up to offer contributions, kind words, and MUCH prayer. I was so pleased to have so many people asking the Lord to bless this effort. He truly has done so.
Well, the JDRF walk steps off in about 4 hours. I am so glad to work with the dedicated people who make this happen. It is going to be a beautiful day to walk, to share challenges and successes, and to support JDRF as they assist in the search for a cure. See you at the walk!
I truly could not have done the day without Molly's help. She and Alice met me several times throughout the rainy morning feeding, watering, and pushing just the right buttons to get me moving forward. I want to thank both WTAJ and WJAC for the coverage they provided for the run and JDRF. Many people, including present and former students and parents saw the run on the news and stopped to offer encouragement. All of the folks on Cogan Circle provided a huge lift as the end neared. What a wonderful surprise! Thanks especially to the Ritchey family for rousting the troops. We even got a rainbow to make the visit and the run complete!
Students and staff at Park Forest Middle School, thanks for the attention and respect you show, for your contributions to JDRF, and for your kindness and your encouragement! It is wonderful working with you all.
One of my favorite places to visit is Jabco-Maggi Mitsubishi. Yes, it is fun to look at the cars, but chatting with John is a pleasure. I appreciate his friendship as well as the support for many great organizations.
I really appreciate the reception I got at the high school south building from Nell Herrmann and her students. I miss working daily with Nell, but the kids at the South building are reaping the rewards.
HUGE props to the students and staff at Nittany Christian School. Our family has been so incredibly blessed that you have worked with our children. As I explained about insulin, the pancreas, glucose, and blood sugars the kids were so attentive. And they asked such good questions!
Thanks John Donoughe, John McCullough, Pat Gallagher, and Pete Coray for running and walking alongside me. John says I could do it without you all, but I'm not certain that is true. Special thanks to Pat for the miracle working with that water bottle. You worked out the knots and cleared out the gunk that was making any thought of running painful.
This whole project has been incredibly blessing to me. So many people have stepped up to offer contributions, kind words, and MUCH prayer. I was so pleased to have so many people asking the Lord to bless this effort. He truly has done so.
Well, the JDRF walk steps off in about 4 hours. I am so glad to work with the dedicated people who make this happen. It is going to be a beautiful day to walk, to share challenges and successes, and to support JDRF as they assist in the search for a cure. See you at the walk!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Final Prep
Just a few days to go and I am so excited. I had a great run tonight after school and it made me feel really good and ready. I am certainly not as prepared as I would like to be, but I feel that nobody is ever ready to hear that they have been diagnosed with diabetes, either. I remember the day that Molly was told that her pancreas wasn't functioning properly and that she would be insulin dependent for the remainder of her life. What we weren't prepared for was the frustration of doing everything right and still not getting good results.
I think about the pain, hassle, and the complications of what might happen. It makes moving forward for this little project seem pretty simple.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
How cool is that?
I think about the pain, hassle, and the complications of what might happen. It makes moving forward for this little project seem pretty simple.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
How cool is that?
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Spring in the Step
Spring is certainly in the air and I feel a spring in my step as well. After a super wet April, we really haven't seen much moisture since. For the last couple of days, I was expecting to see some rain, but nothing yet. We've got lots of plants in the garden as well as extending the rhubarb patch - if you want some, call we have plenty. I also put in 6 blueberry bushes and the raspberries are coming up nicely. I put fences around everything, so the deer shouldn't be a problem, we just have to watch for the rabbits and groundhogs. I love eating food that we've grown. It may or may not taste better, but it is satisfying.
Bruce asked me yesterday if we could put up a honeybee hive. I told him that we would work on it, but that it takes a lot of work in the beginning. I am going to check around to try and find some boxes second hand and then we will see where it takes us.
I had a really enjoyable run this morning. Gray skies and 60 degrees. It looks as though it should feel terribly humid, but I didn't have any trouble. Thanks to all who have supported the run so far. I haven't been listing them as they've come in. It's just that I'm lazy, not ungrateful. Thanks to the Babcock family, the Bastress family, Dolores, Bill, Pat W., Pete, and Marc. It is a tough time for people to be giving money away, I really can't say thank you enough. Just remember that it isn't going to be wasted. Well over 80% of the money goes to fund research that will save lives and make lives better.
I heard from a long lost friend this week. Denny sent photos of a wildfire in North Carolina. It is amazing. Molly, Bruce and I were fortunate to spend some time with Denny and Lynn at Stumpy Point several years ago. What a great community of people! The coconut pie at the church picnic was incredible, too! Molly still makes it for us once in a while. I'll always remember Hooper's Store (Major Hooper not Mr. Hooper for you Sesame Street fans of yesteryear ).
I'm looking forward to the week of getting things organized for the run and just seeing how the Lord works through this project. I am immensely blessed to be able to serve Him this way.
Bruce asked me yesterday if we could put up a honeybee hive. I told him that we would work on it, but that it takes a lot of work in the beginning. I am going to check around to try and find some boxes second hand and then we will see where it takes us.
I had a really enjoyable run this morning. Gray skies and 60 degrees. It looks as though it should feel terribly humid, but I didn't have any trouble. Thanks to all who have supported the run so far. I haven't been listing them as they've come in. It's just that I'm lazy, not ungrateful. Thanks to the Babcock family, the Bastress family, Dolores, Bill, Pat W., Pete, and Marc. It is a tough time for people to be giving money away, I really can't say thank you enough. Just remember that it isn't going to be wasted. Well over 80% of the money goes to fund research that will save lives and make lives better.
I heard from a long lost friend this week. Denny sent photos of a wildfire in North Carolina. It is amazing. Molly, Bruce and I were fortunate to spend some time with Denny and Lynn at Stumpy Point several years ago. What a great community of people! The coconut pie at the church picnic was incredible, too! Molly still makes it for us once in a while. I'll always remember Hooper's Store (Major Hooper not Mr. Hooper for you Sesame Street fans of yesteryear ).
I'm looking forward to the week of getting things organized for the run and just seeing how the Lord works through this project. I am immensely blessed to be able to serve Him this way.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time is short
Well, I have to apologize for not keeping up with this blog. I had written earlier that if I didn't run, I wouldn't post. The idea was, of course, that I would put pressure on myself to get out the door. I must admit that I am getting out more, mostly for runs of 3 to 6 miles. Last weekend I had a couple that were a bit longer, but not a lot.
I have been sending emails for fundraising and have begun to get some nice responses. Not only am I asking for monetary donations, but also for prayer. Prayer for me, for researchers, for those afflicted with diabetes, and for their families and loved ones as well. I have been hearing a lot about people struggling with blood sugar control and they are frustrated because things are not combining the way they seem that they should. It is very disconcerting to do everything by the book and still end up with a reading in the 200s and 300s. This is why we must move forward in the search for a cure.
Nine days to go and I have resigned myself to the fact that this year is going to be much more challenging than last year. Even though the distance is much shorter, the difference in my fitness is vast. I am beginning to look at this as a positive, though. It will certainly be a greater struggle to run/walk for over 14 hours and to try to get past the 62 mile mark. That will make me appreciate the struggles those with diabetes have EVERY DAY.
Thanks for stopping by. To God be the glory. It is awesome to know He is in charge.
I have been sending emails for fundraising and have begun to get some nice responses. Not only am I asking for monetary donations, but also for prayer. Prayer for me, for researchers, for those afflicted with diabetes, and for their families and loved ones as well. I have been hearing a lot about people struggling with blood sugar control and they are frustrated because things are not combining the way they seem that they should. It is very disconcerting to do everything by the book and still end up with a reading in the 200s and 300s. This is why we must move forward in the search for a cure.
Nine days to go and I have resigned myself to the fact that this year is going to be much more challenging than last year. Even though the distance is much shorter, the difference in my fitness is vast. I am beginning to look at this as a positive, though. It will certainly be a greater struggle to run/walk for over 14 hours and to try to get past the 62 mile mark. That will make me appreciate the struggles those with diabetes have EVERY DAY.
Thanks for stopping by. To God be the glory. It is awesome to know He is in charge.
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