I hate running.
The farthest I’ve ever run is maybe 3 miles back in college… only because of a girl I was interested in. Once she was done with me, I was done with running.
But runners look so fit, and they always talk about it being pleasurable. I’ve been fairly active most my life, hikiing, backpacking, mountain biking…. but after 14+ years of an office job, I could stand to lose 20 pounds.
So I’ve decided to take on my hate as a challenge and run the Arizona Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon on January 15, 2005.
And being Type 1 diabetic for 35 years, I decided to sign up with Team Diabetes:
TEAM DIABETES is the marathon-training program of the American Diabetes Association. TEAM-D is for everyone! Whether you are an experienced runner or walker, or a beginner, we will provide the training and support you need to complete a half or full marathon. You can help make a difference in the lives of more than 18 million Americans by raising critically needed funds for research, education and advocacy, while staying fit and accomplishing the goal of a lifetime.
This will serve two purposes- the team training will keep me motivated and supported to stay with a program, and I wil be doing my bit to raise some funds that can go towards research for a cure.
My goals are to (a) finish the 13 mile run; (b) lose 15 pounds while training; and (c) raise $1500 for my fund raising. Stay tuned to this blog for a journey as I prepare for the big run.
Look soon for some details on how to sponsor my effort; but to be honest, just reading this is enough!
name: Alan Levine
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