Endurance For Hope                             

I know it has been a while from my last post but I decided to take a little break.  I haven't been running very much but I have gotten in a few 4 mile runs the last couple of weeks.  Scarlett and I are now focusing on the Every Step Walk she has formed for September 25th.  We are hoping to get as many walkers as possible so please participate if you can and if you can't donations are greatly appreciated.  I will try to write more often in the blog so keep checking for updates.

If anyone out there would like to join me in the Fall Creek Thaw please use the link on the Home Page to register or just show up on March 6th.  The fee is just $5 if you register ahead of time unless you want a Fall Creek Thaw shirt.  Day of Race registration is $12.  I would like to get some Endurance for Hope runners in this run so if you are interested let me know.  T-shirts are still available for $30.   

I will be changing some of the website around.  I hope to do this within the week but I still don't have all the pictures from the trip so it may take longer.  We had a wonderful time in Orlando and plan on doing it again.  The next race for the endurance for hope team will be at Fall Creek Falls on March 6th.  It is a 15K and takes place every year as a part of the state park running tour.  The race is called the Fall Creek Thaw.  Let me know if you are interested in joining the team and running for Hunter's Hope.

Jeremy and I both finished the Goofy Challenge today.  We are both very sore and recovering but we are both fine.  I can't believe it is over but I think we are going to come back next year and I think we have recruited more runners for next year.  I will update the webgsite sometime this week.  If anyone is interested in running for Hunter's Hope next year let me know.  It has been a very good week and we have had a lot of fun.  It has been cold all week and a lot colder than is normal for Orlando so next year it should be warmer. 

Jeremy and I ran the Half Marathon this morning in the freezing rain.  Hard to believe it is this cold in Florida but it is.  Jeremy finished strong in 2 hours and17 minutes.  He did a great job and represented Hunter's Hope very well.  I finished in 1 hour and 31 minutes.  I think I might have put a little too much into today and that my time tomorrow may be a little slow but I am still hopeful to at least run under 4 hours.  We are resting now and getting ready for the Marathon.

Me & Scarlett finished the 5K with a smile.  It was unusually cold in Orlando but I have ran in colder weather.  I think it is suppose to be cold the rest of the time we are staying down here.  Both Saturday and Sunday races will probably be in the 40 degree area.  I am tired right now so I am going to eat and go to bed.  Big day tomorrow.

We will be leaving tomorrow for Orlando.  It is hard to believe the races are already here.  I have the bib # for everyone that is racing.  I don't think you will need them to track our progress but just in case here they are.  For the 5K on Friday Dale is # 3662, Layla is # 3664, Sumor is # 3663, Greta is # 3665, Scarlett is # 1541, and I am # 1540.  For the Half Marathon Jeremy is # 52309 and I am # 31086.  For the Marathon Jeremy is # 21759 and I am # 1991.  I think all you will need is the first and last names and to follow the instructions at http://live.activeresult.com/msg/MSG-signup.tcl?event_id=3 .  I included the numbers just in case.  We are excited and I will post while in Orlando.
By the way I ran 6 miles today in the snow.  I was a little faster because it was alot colder than normal.

I ran 10 miles around lunch time and man was it cold.  We got a little snow this morning but just a dusting.  I will be glad when spring gets here.  I hope the weather in Florida will be nice next week.  Looks like were going down while it is going to be very cold here.  I have one more run to do in Tennessee before the marathon.  I will run 6 miles on Monday. 

It was very cold this evening but I still ran 4 miles.  I am still shivering as I type.  I can't wait to get to Florida and to the warmer weather.  We will be leaving on Tuesday and we are staying in Orlando for a week.  We are all driving down and riding in a van we have rented.  This trip will be something to remember I'm sure.  I will run 10 miles tomorrow in the cold again.  I don't think it is suppose to warm up for a while.  I hope everyone has had a Happy New Year.

I ran 5 miles today.  It was cold but I had a good time.  It was spitting snow during most of the run.  I can't believe the marathon is almost here.  Just a little over  a week.  We are going down to Orlando next Tuesday.  I am excited and hope to have even a better time this year than in 2008.  I don't run tomorrow but I will run on Friday.  I hope everyone has a Happy New Year.