Those of you who have been around here a while know that we are struggling financially. We only live about two and a half hours from Boston, but it’s too far away to drive up there the morning of the race. Plus, you need to pick up your race packet on either Saturday or Sunday, […]
Boston Marathon
But what if you do GREAT?
So the Boston Marathon is in three days and it’s just starting to really sink in. I have spent all day alternating between having minor anxiety attacks and then talking myself out of them. I’ve said this before, but I am nowhere near physically ready for this. And it’s really been out of my control. […]
BTTW
A week from today, I will have (hopefully) completed the Boston Marathon. This will be my fourth marathon. So it may not seem like this is that big a deal for me. Let me tell you… It is. I am not a great runner. I am not fast. And I am not one of those […]
I’m running in the Boston Marathon. And I need your help.
this is a previously published post. please read it (again). please “like” it. please share it. and if you can, please donate. My little brother Christopher was born in 1982. I was in 8th grade at the time. He was a surprise, and he was perfect. I was always one of those kids who wanted […]
88 Days and Counting
If I had to make a list of the biggest influences in my life to date, two things would be at the top of my list. The first would be my parents. And the second would be the sport of swimming. My parents have modeled the importance of hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and the bond of family. And so […]