151 Results for author: David-
In June of 2010, I experienced my first Relay for Life event. I ran 216 laps or 54 miles that night and walked away with a feeling of satisfaction. A feeling that I had done something special. In June of 2011, I participated in my 2nd Relay for Life and ran 212 laps or 53 miles throughout the night and left with that same ...
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Fundraising is draining. Emotionally and physically. I ask myself, "Does it really matter?" Sometimes I really want to quit and just concentrate on my race/run/event. Take the extra time to relax and get into my ninja-like state of calm..... Then I get an email, message or phone call that punches me in the mouth and ...
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When I look back.....I can't really remember what life was like before I was married.I can't really remember what life was like before I had children.I can't really remember what life was like before I became a runner.I can't really remember what life was like before I Relayed.It's funny how all of these share a common ...
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If you want one of these dumb stickers, donate $5 (or more) to the ACS through my Relay for Life page or PayPal AND fill out the form below. If you don't want one of these stickers, you are probably smart enough not to fill out the form. But you can still do the $5 (or more) part. ...
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The 3rd Annual Honor Scroll Run.... I’ve been struggling to find the words to properly describe the events of that day. I still don’t quite have the words but I will give it a shot here. Some days are harder than others. Some days are more challenging than others. Some days ask more from us than we want to give. ...
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Sometimes fundraising can be mentally draining and I question whether or not it matters. Then I get an email like this. Thanks Kate. You are an inspiration.-----Original message-----From: Kate Themel To:
[email protected]: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 19:37:51 GMT+00:00Subject: Honor ScrollHi David,I ...
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At the finish line in 2010April 2010. This is when it started. I was struggling to understand how cancer has suddenly and silently slipped into my life. This disease that affected "other" people had decided to attack BOTH of my parents in the few months prior. It was difficult for me to comprehend that something this ...
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Before I was a runner I was a different person. I'm not talking about the weight loss or any other physical difference. I'm talking about becoming a different person. It's weird because I still feel like the same dude but I know I'm not. Running has changed me. Running has given me a new outlook on many things. Running has ...
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February 29th. Wow! We only get this day once every four years. Leap Year. This is awesome. I can do some "extra" stuff. Hmmm..... Guess I could just sleep. Or watch TV. Or drink beer. In my underwear. Yeah, that sounds good. Sorry to bother you. Carry on........But I'm not that cool. So, it looks like the same old ...
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5,4,3,2,1....GO!!!! That's how the 2012Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Endurance Run started. It was a thing of beauty. The elites took off in the dark with 400 headlamps following. The rain was coming down in a steady downpour and the lightning was putting on a show..... At least this is how I think it happened. I may or may not ...
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