Running for Those Rollin

'm finally planning it; I'm going to try to pull the trigger soon. If my hamstring and body can take it; a full marathon is on my radar. Green Bay, Wisconsin, aka Titletown, USA. Land of Lombardi, start of a Legend (Brett Favre) and home of brats, burgers, cheese and beer. I've done three half marathons (1 in Madison, 1 in Green Bay, and 1 in Appleton). I loved Madison because of the college memories but last year they had a lot of complaints because of the course and lack of porta potties (interestingly, a key thing on runs). Green Bay was awesome because it started and ended near Lambeau; the start was outside on a street and you finished by running out the player's tunnel and onto the field for 1 lap. If you think of all the things that have happened and all the people that have touched the field.. its a surreal feeling. I almost floated around the field, on top of the world. I guess it's part of the sreason it was my best run, huh?

Anyway, this time I'm ready for 26.2! I want to do it for a few reasons. I want to see if I can do it for myself; I think it is a great opportunity to see what I can handle physically and mentally. I'd like to see how tough I can be; I don't want to just finish either. I want to finish it was quickly as possible! The real reason I want to run though is what I am calling or plan on calling "Running for Those Rolling" I have decided that I am going to do what I can to raise money for MDA (muscular dystrophy association). The long story short is that I work at a school with a student that suffers from MD. It's a rewarding experience for myself to see this student live his life with a smile on his face. No complaints, no qualms, just lives his life the best way he can everyday that he can. Others around him complain about school, friends, work, cars, clothes and who knows what else.. it makes me sick to walk the halls and hear complaints about anything; all while he plugs along doing his thing. I want to help him and others like him. I've grown fond of both he and his attitude, and I want to be more like that. This will be a great reason to challenge myself and a good way to help those suffering from MD.

I've contacted MDA about raising money; I'm hoping they help me out. I just want a website people can use to make donations and some help with ideas/promotions to get the reason out there. I've got other ideas like some t-shirts as well! I plan on using whatever means possible and using a large array of contacts to raise money! If MDA is able to provide a few things for me; I will help them make money to help research and raise awareness for MD! This is my main reason after all.. running for a reason.. help me find a cure for MD!!

Please follow my blog to see updates with MDA and my marathon training as I go! I will also put my twitter account here where you can follow if you don't feel like reading the entire blog!

More information:

MDA website
Green Bay Marathon