It's time to start training for another marathon, which means it's time to start writing a blog. It seems that every time I write about my athletic endeavours, I manage to stay on task with my training. However, when I stop writing, I stop working out, and everything falls apart. I haven't blogged about running in over six months, and have put twenty extra pound on my frame during that time. Doesn't take long to get out of shape, does it?
Well, it's time to get back into shape, and in a hurry. Marathon By The Sea takes place August 14, and I have decided to sign up for the full marathon. With seven weeks to spare, I haven't given myself much time to train, but I am hoping that my relative fitness, combined with some hard workouts, will get me to the starting line in relatively good shape. As long as I can get across the finish line in one piece, I'll be satisfied.
Why am I doing this, you ask? Well, I recently starting working with InterAction Children's Theatre (IACT), a local non-profit organization that formed in 2001 that offers theatre classes and activities for Saint John children of all-ages. IACT is evolving into a School of Performing Arts this fall, and is raising money in order to relocate to a larger facility. If completing a marathon on seven weeks training can help me raise a few dollars for the cause, then I'll dust off those shoes and toe the starting line, in shape or not.
If you would like to donate, please visit their Canada Helps Donation Page and make a one-time or monthly donation (Please put Action for InterAction in the message box). Anyone who donates through the site will recieve a tax deductible receipt via email, which always comes handy when you're trying to balance those books come year end. Please click here to find out more information about our fundraising efforts, including out Patrons Program.
Right now, however, my main priority is to get back in shape. I've been doing a little bit of running in anticipation of a fall marathon, but will definitely have to turn it up a few notches if I am going to be in shape for August. Wish me luck!
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