Tired is an understatement.

Hello readers,

Today was not a good day. My long run was good. We had a few new runners, one nice woman offered me advice about the marathon and goals.

My Goals
1. Finish
2. Finish within 4 hours and 40 minutes
3. Finish under 4 hours!

Now I might reevaluate the 2nd goal because I'm throwing that out without much research. No disappoint will be had if I have three goals.

Anyway, We all sprinted for the last 2 miles to our tailgating reward. The Greater Framingham Running Club (GFRC) has a traditional Run Of Your Turkey tailgating event on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and it was delicious. I'm not sure if I ate the wrong things, but I have a feeling that it was a combination for my lack of sleep.

Last night, I adventured out to Boston with Joe to check out venues for my Boston fundraiser. It was a successful trip, but I didn't arrive home until 2am. I knew I would regret it in the morning, but I didn't realize the feeling would last all day long! Note to self, Marathon training requires 7plus hours of sleep. It's early in the process so I'm allowed to make those mistakes and live young and irresponsibly!

Currently I am enjoying a glass of wine. I know, I know, what happened to the pledge? Well, I stuck to it last night. The pledge according to the points was made in reflection of financial status and training schedule. I already bought this bottle of wine weeks ago and I'm not running tomorrow! And that's how my pledge will continue over the months. I am weak, but also reasonable!

Take Pride In Your Beer. Silver Bullet?

Hi Friends,

Happy Black Friday! I did not take my training to the sprint efforts of mall shopping today. I enjoyed the day after Thanksgiving with a run around the Charlton Granite lake, at the suggest of Miss Laura. It was a really good run. A little under an hour to complete the run. Ace of Base, Gloria Estefan, and the Broadway soundtrack of Legally Blonde pumped me up during the big hills.

A comical message for everyone.
Today, Friday November 28th of 2008, I pledge to only drink Coors light until April 20, 2008.
#1 I should cut out alcohol during my training schedule, but I am not that hard core.
#2 I can't afford 'To Take Pride In My Beer' or drink nice glasses of wine anymore with all these additional expenses. I need a second pair of running shoes, paying entry fees for my many upcoming races and the marathon, fuel belt, power substances, and PASTA. I might be jumping into expenses that are hype, but I think I need a fuel belt. The power of suggestion and peer pressure from all my running club friends is enough to convince me.
#3 If I can only drink Coors Light, maybe I won't drink at all? I will save money and calories!
#4 What a great time to see if I can do it?
#5 If I drink a Coors light, I can still run the next morning. If I drink a Coors Light, I can probably run at the same time!

Happy Marathon Training! Now, it's time to meet Timothy for an evening of South Central Mass fun!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today was a beautiful day for a nice light run. I enjoyed a 5 mile run down to the end of Bond road. Training is much easier with my constant inner diologue of, "I'M TRAINING FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON!!"

As far as my fundraising goals and events, I hope to schedule events for January, February and March. Please check back for updates!

Life is Tricky and Support is a Great Thing.

Hello Friends, blog readers and supporters!

I am running the 113th Boston Marathon for the Bottom Line Inc. Charity. Bottom Line's mission is to help mentor low-income and first generational students through the application process, graduation and to go far in life.
I am thrilled to be running for such a worthy organization. I mentioned during the application process, "Life is Tricky and Support is a Great Thing." It's as simple as that.

I want to help students achieve their dreams to GO FAR IN LIFE. We all know the importance of higher education - 9 out of 10 new jobs in the United States require a post-secondary education. Think about your own educational experience, the lessons that you learned, the friendships, the knowledge, the opportunities, the doors that opened that you didn't realize existed. Since my graduation from UMass Amherst, I realize I've gained so much and I want to award the same opportunities to other Massachusetts students through Bottom Line.

I will be working hard over the next five months with training, rest and running, but most importantly to reach my fundraising goal. Any donation is very much appreciated by me and the Bottom Line Inc. Please visit my webpage often to check my progress and for more information about upcoming fundraising events around the state. Together, we can raise the necessary funds to help Bottom Line achieve their mission for the young students of Boston and Worcester.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!