So, it's official. I am running the New York City Marathon 2009. I know what you're all thinking and yes, I have started writing my will, (Ray, you get my I-Pod.) I was able to guarantee my entry into the event which hosts more then 100,000 runners through Fred's Team, a charity organization that raises money for cancer research. In choosing to run with Fred's Team it''s my job to raise 3,000 dollars for the Sloan Kettering Reseach Center. LETS DO THIS!!!!
wait, wait, wait... How many miles is it again?
26.2 miles or 26 miles and 385 yards to be exact. Now usually I judge distances by the amount of beers it takes to drink from point A to point B, but I'm even confused by this one.
What would inspire a guy whos previous running experience has been "Track and Field" for Nintendo or a barely missed Greyhound Bus at the Hardees rest stop? Boston! I went with Hannah to catch a Redsox game and drink at the Boston Beer Summit culminating in the Boston Marathon where we came to support some of her friends that were running. It was a long weekend of BBQ, and beers with equal fun watching Todd Andrew and Mike preparing for the Marathon days before and seeing them successfully finishing.
Todd, Mike and Andrew at their pr-race dinner
It was hearing first hand how hard they worked and viewing result firsthand that allowed me to even consider applying for the New York City Marathon. But here I am and for the next 18 weeks I will be living by the rules of the marathon training schedule running up to 20 miles in any particular run before the actual marathon on Nov. 1st where I will hopefully finish a race that is 26 miles and about 2 beers long.
And maybe I can change...
From this...
To This.......Though I would prefer both.
If you would like to make a donation to Fred's Team, please visit this site www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/14332.cfm search for Andrew Sarno. Thanks and wish me luck. I will be checking in every week with pics and videos of my 18 weeks training. (oh, I think I'm gonna throw up)
