The Patch has been quiet this week. Did you miss me? I was away in Florida, running the Disney World Half Marathon. You may remember that last year Mike and I ran the Disney half marathon together. Well, together as in completing the same race, not together as in running…
Over the past few days, many dear ones have called, e-mailed, and sent text messages of congratulations after Mike and I completed the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday. Most wanted to know how we fared in the race, but they also wanted to hear the details. Life is…
It’s official: I ran a half marathon. And so did Mike. My mind is aflutter with details and stats and humorous race day remembrances . . . where to begin? Let’s start with the facts, shall we? Later I’ll post a commentary of the experience, but this will give a…
It is with mixed emotions that I write this final post in my Water for Africa series. For several months now I’ve humbly placed this vision before you: I run 13.1 miles. You give support. Africa gets water. Today, we are here, at the culmination: The race has been run!…
See the Water for Africa info block there in the right column of my blog? It’s there to raise awareness about the water crisis in Africa—for which I have dedicated my half marathon debut. As of today, $830 has been sent to Active:Water to support my $1,240 fund-raising goal! Calculations…
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon is Saturday, January 9, 2010. I’m registered. That’s 13.1 miles. Of running. [Yes, I am a little scared.] Why would I do such a thing? Well . . . I felt cornered. You see, I was sensing God’s lead to stretch my small bounds…
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