So, as the weather finally 'warms' up to the low 30s today, I have been staring out into the dark window since about 3:30 a.m. Recovering from 4 days of flu has been a hassle, but knowing that both of my children have been battling the same flu (one with fever for 7 days, the other down for 5 days this week)reminds me how little I have to complain about.
It was only 1 week ago that I joined hundreds of other charity-sponsoring marathoners for a "16 miler" (actually a 17.1 mile!) run from Natick, MA into downtown Boston... I haven't run a step since, and am a bit concerned about getting my stamina back with only about 8 weeks to go.
Overall, I've not been training as diligently as I had by this time last year; but, in my defense, I was out there almost every day the week before last -- braving wind chills of 7 below zero and wearing a ski mask and hood to keep my head warm and my line of sight clear! Those were some brutal runs...ranging from the 3-mile "get-out-and-move" run to the several 7-mile loops and even a 16.7 miler two weeks ago today.
I often think about the homeless on the brutally cold mornings -- running last year's Marathon in support of the Pine Street Inn (http://www.pinestreetinn.org/) still humbles and motivates me. I remain grateful to those many of you who supported me last year, as I encourage you to keep up the effort, either for Pine Street Inn or for your local homeless agnecy.
thanks for checking in! Paul
About Me
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- I am humbled to announce that I'll be running my 8th (!) Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. I'll be running in support of the Natick Service Council to honor its 50th anniversary of "neighbors helping neighbors." I had a successful rookie year in ’06, completing 3 full marathons and 2 half-marathons, “running” (staggering?) about 500 miles overall. THANK YOU again to my family for their ongoing love and support and thanks to the many of you for providing moral and financial support. It’s been a transforming experience having completed 15 marathons over the past 7 years. If you are willing and able to do so again in the coming this year, I’d be grateful for your tax-deductible contribution to this extremely worthy cause on my behalf. Thank you for your kind consideration. Sincerely, Paul
"Flying" through Natick in 2009
Running the 1st of 2 Marathons in 2 weeks
Helping Pine Street in 2008
Stopping to Thank Supporters of Pine Street Inn
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