The October numbers are in and the final push for donations was fruitful. The grand total raised by The 31 Initiative for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research was $2,722.10!
I am humbled by the total and I know every dollar will be put to good use. Thank you to everyone for their support. The journey was well worth it.
Although The 31 Initiative has come to an end, you can still support the Endowment both now and in the future. Go to TCARE.org for details. Remember, donations are tax deductible.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fundraising Update and Thanks
At last check, the amount raised for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research was $2,195! I also know for a fact this amount does not include additional donations received after September 30 so this total will rise.
I am extremely thankful to everyone who has given. Thank you! Your support to me and the Endowment is greatly appreciated.
By the way, when the final numbers come in for October, I will update this blog with the grand total.
Monday, October 1, 2012
It's Over But It's Not
It is true. The 31 Initiative has ended. I ran my 31st 5K race in 31 weeks yesterday. The 5K 4 K9s did not have the fastest field but it was exciting as I finished 2nd overall (with a time of 22:36). It is hard to believe the races are over. It seems like yesterday when I bundled up for my 1st race back in March.
So what's this about "It's Not"? The races may be over but I want to make one last push for donations. The reason why I started this endeavor was to raise money for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research. I am proud that we have raised over $1,800 so far (the last time I checked - it may be higher now) but I want to see if we can increase this total. For those of you who have already given, I sincerely thank you. For those of you that haven't, now is your chance. I'm guessing some of you were even waiting to see if I could do it - to see if this 31 races in 31 weeks concept was even possible. Well, I am happy to say it is possible. Any donation, no matter how small, is appreciated and will be put to good use. Let's give to this great cause. Oh, and of course, your donation is tax deductible. Please see the directions in the top left had corner of my blog page to give.
If you've already given or can't give at this time, another way of helping is spreading the word. Let's all work together to let our friends know about this. And let's ask those friends to let their friends know. Let's post on Facebook or Twitter or send an email out. I admit I haven't done the best job in letting people know about The 31 Initiative. Perhaps you can help me. Let's finish this campaign strong!
So what's this about "It's Not"? The races may be over but I want to make one last push for donations. The reason why I started this endeavor was to raise money for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research. I am proud that we have raised over $1,800 so far (the last time I checked - it may be higher now) but I want to see if we can increase this total. For those of you who have already given, I sincerely thank you. For those of you that haven't, now is your chance. I'm guessing some of you were even waiting to see if I could do it - to see if this 31 races in 31 weeks concept was even possible. Well, I am happy to say it is possible. Any donation, no matter how small, is appreciated and will be put to good use. Let's give to this great cause. Oh, and of course, your donation is tax deductible. Please see the directions in the top left had corner of my blog page to give.
If you've already given or can't give at this time, another way of helping is spreading the word. Let's all work together to let our friends know about this. And let's ask those friends to let their friends know. Let's post on Facebook or Twitter or send an email out. I admit I haven't done the best job in letting people know about The 31 Initiative. Perhaps you can help me. Let's finish this campaign strong!
Monday, September 24, 2012
A Happy Homecoming and Pitch Black
A Happy Homecoming
On September 16th, I ran in the Delphos Canal Days 5K. This race (#29) was definitely one to remember. I grew up in Delphos and there were plenty of friends and family either running in the race or cheering the runners on. The weather was around 70 degrees - a little warm but still very nice. I ran my 3rd fastest time of the year (20:55) and I know the support I received from everyone helped motivate me.
There were several local media outlets who covered The 31 Initiative story over that weekend and I want to personally thank The Delphos Herald, The Lima News, and WLIO Lima for their respective coverages. The most important part about this endeavor is getting the word out there about its goal, namely raising money for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research, and the reporting was appreciated.
Pitch Black
Six days later, I ran in the March of Dimes Night Moves. As the name suggests, this race was run at night. This is a unique experience and I was happy to fit a night race into The 31 Initiative schedule. The only negative part is you do have to proceed with caution and watch your footing. A steady rain didn't help matters although it did cool me off. I finished with a time of 23:08. Since my recent times have been hovering in the low to high 21 minute range, this was disappointing. Despite this, the night run experience made the race worthwhile.
The Final Race
This Saturday, The 31 Initiative ends. I am running in the 5K for K9s which takes place at Alum Creek State Park just north of Columbus. It is hard to believe the final race is finally here.
30 races down, 1 to go...
On September 16th, I ran in the Delphos Canal Days 5K. This race (#29) was definitely one to remember. I grew up in Delphos and there were plenty of friends and family either running in the race or cheering the runners on. The weather was around 70 degrees - a little warm but still very nice. I ran my 3rd fastest time of the year (20:55) and I know the support I received from everyone helped motivate me.
There were several local media outlets who covered The 31 Initiative story over that weekend and I want to personally thank The Delphos Herald, The Lima News, and WLIO Lima for their respective coverages. The most important part about this endeavor is getting the word out there about its goal, namely raising money for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research, and the reporting was appreciated.
Pitch Black
Six days later, I ran in the March of Dimes Night Moves. As the name suggests, this race was run at night. This is a unique experience and I was happy to fit a night race into The 31 Initiative schedule. The only negative part is you do have to proceed with caution and watch your footing. A steady rain didn't help matters although it did cool me off. I finished with a time of 23:08. Since my recent times have been hovering in the low to high 21 minute range, this was disappointing. Despite this, the night run experience made the race worthwhile.
The Final Race
This Saturday, The 31 Initiative ends. I am running in the 5K for K9s which takes place at Alum Creek State Park just north of Columbus. It is hard to believe the final race is finally here.
30 races down, 1 to go...
Sunday, September 9, 2012
A Close Call and Hello Fall
2 more races are in the books since my last post:
"A Close Call" - on Labor Day, I ran the Leap for the Ligers 5K in Upper Arlington, OH. As I do with all of my races, I check the race details the night before. For this race, the website listed the race start time at 9:30am. Since I had not picked up my race number and t-shirt, I left about 40 minutes prior to the start time. Interestingly, when I arrived at 8:57am, I overheard someone on the loudspeaker say "the 5K will start in 3 minutes". That doesn't sound right, I thought. I picked up my pace and ran to the check in table. I learned the website INCORRECTLY listed the start time - it was 9:00, NOT 9:30! I quickly pinned on my race number and ran to the starting line. The horn sounded and I ran the race finishing in 21:21. I was pretty pleased with this time considering my normal starting routine was thrown out the window.
"Hello Fall" - today, I ran the Dash for Dad 5K in Gahanna, OH. Fortunately, I did not have any of the previous week drama. The temperature was perfect (58 degrees) and it felt like a fall race (which I welcome wholeheartedly). The course was also well laid out (albeit a little hilly). I ran 21:17.
Next week is a homecoming for me. I will run in the Delphos Canal Days 5K on Sunday, September 16. Delphos, OH is the town I grew up in and where my parents, brother, and other relatives and friends still reside. I can't wait to run in "America's Friendliest City". Several friends and family members are running in the race as well (including Jay, my brother, and my wife) and I can't wait to root everyone on before and after the race.
28 races down, 3 to go in The 31 Initiative.
"A Close Call" - on Labor Day, I ran the Leap for the Ligers 5K in Upper Arlington, OH. As I do with all of my races, I check the race details the night before. For this race, the website listed the race start time at 9:30am. Since I had not picked up my race number and t-shirt, I left about 40 minutes prior to the start time. Interestingly, when I arrived at 8:57am, I overheard someone on the loudspeaker say "the 5K will start in 3 minutes". That doesn't sound right, I thought. I picked up my pace and ran to the check in table. I learned the website INCORRECTLY listed the start time - it was 9:00, NOT 9:30! I quickly pinned on my race number and ran to the starting line. The horn sounded and I ran the race finishing in 21:21. I was pretty pleased with this time considering my normal starting routine was thrown out the window.
"Hello Fall" - today, I ran the Dash for Dad 5K in Gahanna, OH. Fortunately, I did not have any of the previous week drama. The temperature was perfect (58 degrees) and it felt like a fall race (which I welcome wholeheartedly). The course was also well laid out (albeit a little hilly). I ran 21:17.
Next week is a homecoming for me. I will run in the Delphos Canal Days 5K on Sunday, September 16. Delphos, OH is the town I grew up in and where my parents, brother, and other relatives and friends still reside. I can't wait to run in "America's Friendliest City". Several friends and family members are running in the race as well (including Jay, my brother, and my wife) and I can't wait to root everyone on before and after the race.
28 races down, 3 to go in The 31 Initiative.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Final Month
Last Saturday, I ran in the Mount Carmel Up and Away 5K at Beulah Park in Grove City. Interestingly, the race started on the same track where the horses race. While this sounds cool, it was actually a little daunting because the track surface was packed sand. It was tough to get your footing and this contributed to a slower time than the previous week for me (21:40).
The good news is I can now count my remaining races on one hand! That's right, five to go! And they are all taking place in September, the final month of The 31 Initiative.
I am going to make one more grand push for donations for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research so be prepared! Also, I am excited to share my plan soon for The 31 Initiative in 2013 (hint, it could involve you).
Until next time...
The good news is I can now count my remaining races on one hand! That's right, five to go! And they are all taking place in September, the final month of The 31 Initiative.
I am going to make one more grand push for donations for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research so be prepared! Also, I am excited to share my plan soon for The 31 Initiative in 2013 (hint, it could involve you).
Until next time...
Friday, August 24, 2012
7 5K Race Day Tips
Based on my 5K experiences, here are 7 race day tips for the new and experienced runner (in no particular order):
1) Double knot your shoestrings - although you can recover if you have to tie a loose shoestring, you end up losing valuable seconds AND it breaks your rhythm.
2) Use the valet key - if you attend a race solo, it is easier to tuck this one key into your pocket instead of carrying the entire set of keys which, for most people, is probably both heavy and cumbersome.
3) Tread cautiously at the starting line - there are some runners who start fast and some who start slow. Trying to weave your way through this can be a challenge. You don't want to roll an ankle so be careful!
4) Don't worry about the course layout - unless you think you will finish in the top 3, this is unnecessary. Why? Because the course is usually fairly well marked PLUS you can do what I do and just follow the runner in front of you.
5) Eat before the race - a granola bar or peanut butter toast and a banana one hour before the race usually works for me. Since most races are in the morning, you may feel like you can skip breakfast and eat afterwards. Don't do this. You need the fuel for your body.
6) Run your race - when other runners take off at the start, you may feel the need to over-exert yourself and keep up. While it is good to push yourself, just remember that everyone has trained differently and has different goals. You don't want to run out of gas after 2 miles with a little over 1 mile to go. Therefore, focus on exceeding the time you trained for. Remember, each race is a race against your best time (your PR or personal record). You won't beat your PR every race but it is a nice goal to have.
7) Finally, have fun! A 5K is a great distance that can be run by both young and old. It usually benefits a charity and can be achieved in a reasonable time frame. Training for one may not be the most enjoyable for some folks but once you actually run in the race, I'm betting you will be back for more.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A 5K Newbie and Dog Power
Let's focus on the big news first. Someone I personally know is stepping out of his comfort zone and running in (I think) his first 5K. I could give you the whole scoop but this announcement is definitely better coming from the source. Please click this link and scroll down to the August 14th post. I'm proud of you man (for multiple reasons, not just the 5K) and can't wait for Race 29 of The 31 Initiative.
"Dog Power" felt like an appropriate sidebar because of my results in last Sunday's Dog Jog 5K. I ran my 2nd best time of the year (20:33). After hovering in the upper 21-minute range in recent races, this time felt great. I don't know what gave me the extra jolt but it may have been due to the huge number of dogs running in the race with me (my guess, at least 100). I don't run beside a black lab or gray husky everyday so the presence of these animals definitely added some excitement to the race.
25 races complete, only 6 to go in The 31 Initiative.
"Dog Power" felt like an appropriate sidebar because of my results in last Sunday's Dog Jog 5K. I ran my 2nd best time of the year (20:33). After hovering in the upper 21-minute range in recent races, this time felt great. I don't know what gave me the extra jolt but it may have been due to the huge number of dogs running in the race with me (my guess, at least 100). I don't run beside a black lab or gray husky everyday so the presence of these animals definitely added some excitement to the race.
25 races complete, only 6 to go in The 31 Initiative.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The BIG Debrief
It has been awhile folks so this is a big one -
I ran 2 races (#23 and #24) since my last update. The first, the IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K, was run on a hot day and the course had multiple hills. Even though I ran a 21:46, I was very pleased considering the conditions. The next race was the Hueston Woods 5K. It was a cool day so I figured my time would benefit. Unfortunately, a long climb up a very large hill right at the start threw me off. I never really recovered (despite coming down this same hill on the way back) and finished with a time of 22:15. Below are some pictures from the Hueston Woods race (including the first one with my amazing wife).
Tomorrow (Sunday August 19th) I run the Dog Jog 5K in downtown Columbus. This race benefits the CHA Animal Shelter in Northeast Columbus. Here is the link to the website of the CHA Animal Shelter if you are interested in learning more.
Finally, if you look to the left at the race calendar, you will see that I've chosen my final 5 races for The 31 Initiative. I can't believe we are in the home stretch.
Thank you to anyone who has given a recent donation to the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research. I'll have an update in a couple of weeks to see where we stand on the fundraising.
The 31 Initiative...24 races complete, 7 to go.
I ran 2 races (#23 and #24) since my last update. The first, the IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K, was run on a hot day and the course had multiple hills. Even though I ran a 21:46, I was very pleased considering the conditions. The next race was the Hueston Woods 5K. It was a cool day so I figured my time would benefit. Unfortunately, a long climb up a very large hill right at the start threw me off. I never really recovered (despite coming down this same hill on the way back) and finished with a time of 22:15. Below are some pictures from the Hueston Woods race (including the first one with my amazing wife).
Tomorrow (Sunday August 19th) I run the Dog Jog 5K in downtown Columbus. This race benefits the CHA Animal Shelter in Northeast Columbus. Here is the link to the website of the CHA Animal Shelter if you are interested in learning more.
Finally, if you look to the left at the race calendar, you will see that I've chosen my final 5 races for The 31 Initiative. I can't believe we are in the home stretch.
Thank you to anyone who has given a recent donation to the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research. I'll have an update in a couple of weeks to see where we stand on the fundraising.
The 31 Initiative...24 races complete, 7 to go.
Friday, August 17, 2012
A Funny Running Vid
Most of you have probably seen this already but if you haven't, it is worth checking out. Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Mr. Consistency
Over the weekend, I ran 2 races to get back on track after the June 29th storm prevented me from reaching my scheduled race. Amazingly, despite the fact that the two courses were different, I ran almost the exact same time; hence, this week's title. On July 28, I ran the SIDS Awareness 5K in 21:48. I followed that up with a 21:49 the very next day at the Giant Eagle 5K/10K Run.
Tomorrow (Thursday), I complete my 4th race in 14 days trek by competing in the IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K. I can tell my legs were a little tired over the weekend so I'll be glad to resume a more consistent schedule over the final 8 races.
The 31 Initiative...22 races down, 9 to go.
Tomorrow (Thursday), I complete my 4th race in 14 days trek by competing in the IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K. I can tell my legs were a little tired over the weekend so I'll be glad to resume a more consistent schedule over the final 8 races.
The 31 Initiative...22 races down, 9 to go.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
A Golden Pig Within Reach
The World Famous Pig Run 5K was run under cloudy skies but the spirits were high. With the scent of ribs in the air (from the nearby Jazz and Rib Fest), I finished in 21:07, a positive time as I begin the last 1/3 of The 31 Initiative schedule. My only regret was not finishing in the Top 3 and receiving one of the highly coveted pig trophies (I am kicking myself for not taking a picture and sharing it with everyone).
I researched some more races in the area and signed up for 3 more which means I am now booked through August. These races include the Hueston Woods 5K on August 12th, the CHA Dog Jog 5K on August 19th, and the Mount Carmel Up and Away 5K on August 25th. It is amazing to think that the next race I sign up for will be in September, the last(!) month of this endeavor.
As I near the end, I have been thinking about the future of The 31 Initiative. I have an idea that will make it even more significant in 2013 and will share this thought in the near future.
20 races down, 11 races to go.
I researched some more races in the area and signed up for 3 more which means I am now booked through August. These races include the Hueston Woods 5K on August 12th, the CHA Dog Jog 5K on August 19th, and the Mount Carmel Up and Away 5K on August 25th. It is amazing to think that the next race I sign up for will be in September, the last(!) month of this endeavor.
As I near the end, I have been thinking about the future of The 31 Initiative. I have an idea that will make it even more significant in 2013 and will share this thought in the near future.
20 races down, 11 races to go.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
A Busy Stretch
Race 19 is in the books! The Lifeline of Ohio Dash for Donation race attracted a great crowd (over 4,000) and had the benefit of a cloudy day (which seemed to dull the heat). I ran a pretty consistent time for me these days (21:47).
The title of this blog "A Busy Stretch" refers to the next 14 days in which I will run 4(!) races. The action begins tomorrow and the race schedule (as always) is listed on the left hand side of this page.
If you haven't donated yet to the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research, please consider a donation. The money is going to a great cause.
19 down, 12 to go in The 31 Initiative!
The title of this blog "A Busy Stretch" refers to the next 14 days in which I will run 4(!) races. The action begins tomorrow and the race schedule (as always) is listed on the left hand side of this page.
If you haven't donated yet to the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research, please consider a donation. The money is going to a great cause.
19 down, 12 to go in The 31 Initiative!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Back On Track!
After the June 29 storm, it was good to get back on the road. On July 4th, I ran the Clintonville July 4th Celebration 5K. I ran a 22:01 and was pleased with my time considering the scorching temperature.
This Saturday (July 14th), I will run the Lifeline of Ohio Dash for Donation. This race promotes organ and tissue donation and honors donor families. It is a GREAT cause and I look forward to running for it.
I booked 3 more races. On the weekend of July 28/July 29 I will run 2 races - the SIDS Awareness 5K on July 28 and the Giant Eagle 5K/10K Run on July 29. This 5K double dose of goodness is due to the previously mentioned storm and my inability to get to the June 30th Defiance race. The good news is The 31 Initiative will be officially back on track after that weekend. The bad news is my legs may be a little tired for the race on Sunday. It will be interesting to see if my time suffers.
The 3rd race I booked will be the IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K on August 2. This is a Thursday race and takes place right before the start of the Dublin Irish Festival, an event definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.
The 31 Initiative. 18 races down, 13 to go.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Stopped By Mother Nature...For Now
After 17 consecutive weeks, The 31 Initiative was derailed. Due to the violent storms that hit Ohio (and other parts of the nation), I couldn't make it to my race in Defiance. I tried and made it all the way to Oakwood, OH before encountering this -
Obviously, I was disappointed that I couldn't run. At the same time, the acts of destruction I witnessed over the weekend kept things in perspective.
So what do I do now? Is The 31 Initiative over? Not by a long shot. My plan is to run 2 races in one weekend (one on Saturday and one on Sunday). I haven't chosen the weekend yet but when I do, I'll let you know.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The 31 Initiative Is Now On Facebook!
As I mentioned in my previous entry, I created a Facebook page for The 31 Initiative. It launched today! Here is the link to the page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-31-Initiative/130896730382125
Hopefully, this bolsters awareness in this endeavor and brings us closer to our fundraising goal. Facebookers, start spreading the word!
Speaking of fundraising, I've added some new and improved donation instructions on my blog.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-31-Initiative/130896730382125
Hopefully, this bolsters awareness in this endeavor and brings us closer to our fundraising goal. Facebookers, start spreading the word!
Speaking of fundraising, I've added some new and improved donation instructions on my blog.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Big Happenings = A Big Post
I'm back! It has been awhile since I've posted and I have a lot to get to so here we go:
The Past
I've run 2 races since my last post, the Carolinas CARE Partnership 5K on June 16th and the Race for Ellie on June 24th. The Carolinas CARE race was run in Charlotte, North Carolina on my way to our vacation destination. The event was held in a beautiful park and even though my legs were a little stiff from the drive, I finished in 21:55.
When I returned home from vacation, I ran the Race for Ellie, which raises money to fight Mitochondrial disease. I ran a 21:13 but the real highlight was giving Ellie, a little girl stricken with the disease, a high five at the finish line.
The Future
I booked 2 more races. On July 14, I will run in the Lifeline of Ohio Dash for Donation. On July 20, I will run the Pig Run 5K, an event coinciding with the Columbus Jazz and RibFest. Both races are in Columbus, Ohio. If you are interested in learning more, please click on the names above for a link to the websites.
The Present
I recently learned The 31 Initiative has raised almost $1,000 in donations for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has donated. It means a lot and it is the reason I decided to do this endeavor.
At the same time, I realize we are running short of my goal of $3,100. The Carolinas CARE race was my halfway point so I need to get the word out there. Your help in doing this will be greatly appreciated. To assist in this process, I'm going to create a Facebook page (something I probably should have done from the start). I'll let everyone know when it is ready. I know there are a lot of Facebook users out there so hopefully this will boost the level of fundraising.
I have rambled on long enough. 17 races down, 14 to go in The 31 Initiative.
The Past
I've run 2 races since my last post, the Carolinas CARE Partnership 5K on June 16th and the Race for Ellie on June 24th. The Carolinas CARE race was run in Charlotte, North Carolina on my way to our vacation destination. The event was held in a beautiful park and even though my legs were a little stiff from the drive, I finished in 21:55.
When I returned home from vacation, I ran the Race for Ellie, which raises money to fight Mitochondrial disease. I ran a 21:13 but the real highlight was giving Ellie, a little girl stricken with the disease, a high five at the finish line.
The Future
I booked 2 more races. On July 14, I will run in the Lifeline of Ohio Dash for Donation. On July 20, I will run the Pig Run 5K, an event coinciding with the Columbus Jazz and RibFest. Both races are in Columbus, Ohio. If you are interested in learning more, please click on the names above for a link to the websites.
The Present
I recently learned The 31 Initiative has raised almost $1,000 in donations for the Jay Holdgreve Endowment for Testicular Cancer Research. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has donated. It means a lot and it is the reason I decided to do this endeavor.
At the same time, I realize we are running short of my goal of $3,100. The Carolinas CARE race was my halfway point so I need to get the word out there. Your help in doing this will be greatly appreciated. To assist in this process, I'm going to create a Facebook page (something I probably should have done from the start). I'll let everyone know when it is ready. I know there are a lot of Facebook users out there so hopefully this will boost the level of fundraising.
I have rambled on long enough. 17 races down, 14 to go in The 31 Initiative.
Friday, June 15, 2012
A Steady Pace
The heat returned last Saturday during my 15th race, the Lyndsey and Kyle 5K, and caused me to lose ground from the previous week. I ran a 21:51 and finished 2nd in my age group (35-39). I realized I need to try some new pre-race training methods to help lower my times, however. I keep hovering in the 21 to 23 minute range and have some work to do to try to get to my 20 minute goal.
15 down, 16 to go in The 31 Initiative.
15 down, 16 to go in The 31 Initiative.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
A Welcome Break
After several toasty races, the weather broke last week and I welcomed it with open arms. I ran the 14th race in The 31 Initiative - the MoveMMORE 5K - and finished in 21:05, my 2nd best time so far. I actually won a prize for finishing second in my age group (30-39) - a Cold Stone Creamery gift card! Considering most people run to lose weight, I did find this choice of a prize rather ironic.
I booked two more races (my 18th and 19th by the way). On June 30, I will run in the 2nd Annual Spook Central 5K in Defiance, OH. On the following Wednesday, I will celebrate the 4th of July by running in the Clintonville July 4th Celebration 5K in, you guessed it, Clintonville, OH. If you are interested in learning more, please click on the race names above.
I run my 15th race on Saturday - the Lyndsey and Kyle 5K in Dublin, OH. I LOVE races close to home.
I booked two more races (my 18th and 19th by the way). On June 30, I will run in the 2nd Annual Spook Central 5K in Defiance, OH. On the following Wednesday, I will celebrate the 4th of July by running in the Clintonville July 4th Celebration 5K in, you guessed it, Clintonville, OH. If you are interested in learning more, please click on the race names above.
I run my 15th race on Saturday - the Lyndsey and Kyle 5K in Dublin, OH. I LOVE races close to home.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Close to Home
I ran the 2FGR Race Day for Down Syndrome 5K last Thursday night in Dublin (where we live) and finished with a time of 21:54. While I was pleased with my time, I was even happier that my family was able to attend. In fact, my wife took a picture at the event. Here you go -
This was race 13! 18 to go in The 31 Initiative. June, here I come!
This was race 13! 18 to go in The 31 Initiative. June, here I come!
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