First Online Donation

"You have to forget your last marathon before you try another.  Your mind can't know what's coming."- Frank Shorter

Another beautiful, chilly but sunny day in Rensselaer.  I had a good run this morning with one member of the Cheyenne Running Club, Randy.  (What happened Carol?)   It was just one of those almost effortless mornings where I woke up easy and floated along for 6 miles.  When I returned home it was as though an eternity had passed, I was changed for the better.  It was as though I were a monk who had just left the abby of the road ready to go out into the world for a while, knowing full well that I would soon be able to return to the solace of running.

So it has been a good week of running.  Things are coming together for the Chloe K, and I received an email last night saying that they had received our first online donation of the year.  Thanks Steve (The Great White Myth.)

More later... 

Lion's Club

"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God." - The Apostle Paul

"Whoever receives one little child like this in My Name receives Me." -Jesus Christ

I had the privilege of escorting Mrs. Rayburn to the Lion's Club meeting tonight to speak on Autism.  Betsy Boassar from the School Coop spoke as well.  The Lions were very interested in learning about Autism and our fundraising efforts.  Lucky for me, the meeting was held at Devon's Doghouse-my favorite place to eat.  The gyros are the way to go.

It's always good when we can be an advocate for those who can't advocate for themselves.  It is encouraging when others ask to help.  Heaven and earth move when someone sincerely says, "What can I do to make a difference?"

OK time almost time for bed...gotta get up at 4:30 am to run.

I'm Back Baby

"Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in." -Michael Corleone

Just kidding, I love raising money for autism charities just about as much as I love taking self portraits or watching The Godfather.

So yeah, it's that time of year again.  I have begun laying out my training/fundraising plan for the Chicago Marathon.  This years plan includes some other small races to help me get ready along the way.  The first one is this Saturday, the Valpo mini.  I am not as ready as I would like to be, but I am looking at it as "A good training run, where drinks are provided, and they give you a shirt for doing it." to quote Shannon (AKA "The Pink Flash" AKA "Vegetable Lasagna.")  It should be fun.

We have also begun plans for OAR's 2nd annual Chloe K RUN/RIDE/ROCK for AUTISM.  This is the very successful 5k run and motorcycle ride that we put on last year.  This year we decided to move the event to May 17th in hopes of cooler weather.  Props to last years troopers who ran and walked and rode and rocked in the Hoosier July heat and humidity.  I will give more information in future posts.  Also check my website for this years registration, it should be up there in the next few days.