An update on running times

Since the run is coming up in a few weeks just wanted to post a little something on the times that we are going to be running. Since this is a fund raising run instead of a "race" we are doing things a little different than normal races. We are going to start each day at 8am and go until we finish for that day.

The majority of the main team will be running 9-10 min/mile which means depending on the length for that segment we will each be running for about an hour. If you plan on joining us in the middle of the day, find the most up-to-date route and stops here.

We will be stopping at Point of Grace Church in Waukee on Saturday night and leaving right after 1st service (around 10:30 am) on Sunday morning. If you are planning on running with us while in Des Moines/Waukee area, please plan on being at Point of Grace around 10 to prepare. There will be a 5 mile option (2.5 out and 2.5 back) for $20 and is 100% tax deductible. If not a member of the congregation, here is the address.

We are really looking forward to this and hope that you can join us

Stay Strong, Run Long

Brad

Prayers Needed

With just a couple of weeks left until the start of our run, I am posting this message to ask for your prayers. Not for anything in particular, but keep all of the people associated with this adventure in your thoughts and prayers. We need a lot of help to make this event happen and so far our sponsors friends and family have really shown up to help. Now is the time to pass the word and let people know that we are running for God's children. We are running to help kids that we probably may never meet personally but are a part of our families.

Please tell people about what we are doing and ask them to be a part of it. Every dollar counts to helping these kids break the grip of a horrible disease and be able to make the most out of their young lives.

Look out for us. This is going to be an incredible experience, but we do need your prayers. We are all so excited to do this and ready to get going, but time can not move fast enough. Let myself, Andrew, Nick, Aubrey or Mandy know if you have any questions. This is going to be a really cool ride. Buckle up!!!!

Stay Strong, Run Long
Brad

Addicted to Running

I think that it is official that after 5 years of running, I have officially become addicted to something that comes very natural to a lot of people.

I have had some issues recently with my knee, and with the run being officially one month away, I have decided to take a week off to let things "heal" themselves. Over the last week I have noticed though that I am grumpy, get mad at the littlest things and can not stay focused. Working sometimes seems like a task because all I can think about is "Why can't I go for a run?". I know that I have done this to myself, but it is a great thing to be addicted to. It can break up a day. It can be a stress reliever (which apparently I need). It can get you OUTSIDE. It can be a great way to meet new people. Explore new areas of the city. Help to lose weight (which I needed too). And even though people are going to think I am crazy by saying this, it can be really fun.

As mentioned above, the run is a little less than one month away and I can say that I am ready. Aside from some minor aches and pains, I feel ready. I have been praying that people will find it in their hearts to help where they can. This is going to be a life changing event and I can't wait to take the ride. There are going to be hundreds of lives that will be changed when these kids lives are changed. They are going to be taken out of terrible environments and put into loving God-centered environments that will help them change their communities and their own futures.

If you know of people that are runners, send them our way. If you know of people that are walkers, send them our way. If you know of people that just want some cause to believe in, send them our way. Every dollar makes a difference.

Stay Strong, Run Long
Brad