ran·dom \ˈran-dəm\ noun
Etymology: from Old French 'randir' -to run; akin to Old High German 'rinnan' -to run a haphazard course
1. without definite aim, direction, rule, or method.

re·formed \ri-ˈfȯrmd\adjective
1. formed again or anew;
2. changed for the better.
3. of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist;
4. caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one.

run·ner   \ruhn-er\ noun
1. a person, animal, or thing that runs, esp. as a racer.
2. a messenger.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Achilles Running Team-Heroes of the Marathon

I had the privilege of running past one of these brave, wounded soldiers from the Iraq war.  God bless them.  If it weren't for the sacrifices of the few, the freedom of the many would be lost.  My heart swells with pride and awe when I see honorable servicemen and women like this.

That moment and the support of my friends and family were the highlight of my marathon yesterday.  Once again the heat destroyed my lofty goals of getting a good time.  Oh well, in the end we raised nearly $6000 for autism.  That makes my few hours of suffering worth it.  

More later, I am off to have my sore bod massaged.
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  1. zacharysnanOctober 15, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    We are so proud of you, Jeff!

    Dad, Mom, Sadie, Rachel, Jaime and Kinsey

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