Inspiration

So, I pretty much had all of my races planned up until January... but I was having some difficulty finding a race for December. Part of me wanted to do a run on Christmas Day, but to my surpirse.... that is not a popular race day! Who in their right mind would want to race on Christmas day?!?It took me a while, but I finally came across a race that I felt comfortable with, and that was the day AFTER Christmas. It is Called Operation Jack http://www.operationjack.org/marathon/?page_id=42

Operation Jack started as one mans dream (much like my own) to complete in 60 marathons in a year in an attempt to raise money  and awareness for Autism charities, such as Training for Autism (ok... so nothing like my own). His dream became a reality and flourished into a non profit that has raised over $140,000 so far towards different autism-related charaties.

The next race has both a marathon and a half marathon category. They also provide race participants with the option to either pay the entry fee (roughly $45).... or Raise $150 dollars and race for free. I have made the decision to run the race and am hoping to raise the $150 in honor of the cutest, most loveable and inspiring 4 year old I know, RJ Heath!!!

If you would like to support my race, this adorable face, and millions of other children like him, please visit my webpage ( and make a donation! Any dollar amount helps!
                  http://opjackmarathon.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1027119&lis=0&kntae1027119=8E9F5B60A7C74E178FDA22DE8EFD5D7E&supId=362173581