In the summer of 2010 my Grampa was diagosed with ALS. A week and 1/2 before Christmas he passed away from complications of the disease. In looking ahead at 2011, I have made it my resolution to run a 5K each month of the year to raise money and awareness for the ALS Association. Every step of the way he is with me and every step of the way we are helping those that will receive the diagnosis this year and/or are currently living with the devastating disease that is ALS. Please donate if you are able by visiting the following link to the Community of Hope Fund page set up in Grampa Hudson's memory. You could donate a small amount each month or a large lump sum for the year, no amount is too small and you can do it when its most convenient for you! http://web.alsa.org/goto/hudsonshoofer

Monday, February 14, 2011

Victorious Valentine's Weekend

Saturday's race was a bit warmer than January but with a lot less sun! Lack of sunshine aside I clocked in at 33:26 a slight but victorious nonetheless improvement over January's time of 34:06!

Ash ran with me again this time around, I'd say we were cheerier this go round at 8am but I think this picture tells it all.


Lauren and Lesly from work came out as well to join the run. This is a little pre-run gem. Gosh those running tights are brutal haha.



We ran so hard this go round that we failed to take a post run photo to share but believe me it's probably best left unseen.

I got a new number for this run so that I can hopefully have 12 numbers at the end of this thing to motivate me to continue the running when I'm not doing so for ALS.



Now it's on to training for the March 20th South Boston St. Patrick's Day 5K to benefit the South Boston Boys and Girls Club. The new goal is to beat the 33:26 time. I ran this race last year and it was pouring rain, freezing cold and awful so I'm really just hoping for some modicum of improvement over any of those things haha.

As of today I have $215 dollars raised leaving me $4,785 to go, GULP! So if you haven't visited lately, check out the blog and check out the fund page and make your donation today.

Check back between now and March 20th for funny training stories and updates as I add new races for Spring 2011!

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