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

Thursday, April 7, 2011

I'm Gonna be a Rugged Maniac!

Morning all! Thought I should check in since my next race isn't until end of April and I didn't want my readers to go bored for too long. Training is at a halt due to severe asthmatic trauma this week. Hopefully by Saturday I will be back on the bandwagon because I have some work to do and ground to make up! March was a crazy busy month and my weekends were packed with fun setbacks.

Reminder, April 23rd is the Scott Carlson ALS 5K in Warwick, RI if you want to meet me for a quick jaunt before you load up on Easter dinner.

May 7th I'll be running the South Boston Marine Corps Honor Run to honor kids who've lost a parent in the military or state police service.

In addition I just got word today that I was chosen in the Harpoon "raffle" to run their 5 MILER on May 22nd. So there's some serious training to be done this month and next to get myself ready for all of that.

June, July and August races are still to be determined, I don't have anything in mind yet so if you know of a fun run let me know, I'd love to do it with you!

And now .... drum roll please badadadadadadadaadaadaa: SEPTEMBER 5K HAS BEEN DECIDED and it's a doozy! I will be participating in the Rugged Maniac 5K in Southwick, MA on September 24th along side a handful of brave friends. The Rugged Maniac is a 5K obstacle course designed with help from the Navy Seals. It involves cargo nets, climbing walls, mud pits, water traps, tunnels, fire oh yah and there's some running mixed in. It will be a true test of willpower and I am super excited about it!  Check it out if you'd like to join us crazies: http://www.ruggedmaniac.com/southwick-ma.html

This was last year's course if you want a peek at what I may be in store for ...
Rugged Races Map - Southwick, MA

Rugged Maniac 5K - Are You Rugged Enough?

So feel free to join, if you sign up before April 22nd its $58 and there is a sweet party involved all day after your finish. We are the 10am time frame and if you use code 1913244 when you sign up we each get $2 off our reg fee so do it!

And don't forget to head to the website this month and donate to the Richard W. Hudson Sr. Memorial Fund benefiting ALS. The link to the fund page is found on the right of this page! Help me hit $1200 raised this month!

Check back mid April for training update and the April 23 playlist for your listening pleasure.
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  1. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Molly!
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather, but what a great way to honor him! I just wanted to let you know that I am following your races and fundraising through this blog, and wish you the best every step of the way.
    -Jess (Appold) O'Hearn

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