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, June 6, 2011

June Jaunt

Happy June to you all!

This past Sunday was my June race. It was the Krit Classic III which took place in Andover, MA at the Andover High School. The race proceeds benefit scholarships for Andover athletes in the name of Krit who was a former Andover student that lost her life tragically in a bicycle accident on her way to work as a nurse.

Some interesting scientific news for you ... apparently a week's worth of vacation in Nantucket, ending with a harried ride from Hyannis to Franklin


immediately followed by an all day wedding shower/cookout/bachelorette party



DO NOT make for a great race the following morning at 9am!

The good news is that I completed it, I made a decent time (my worst to date but still under 35 mins) and it was a beautiful day and supported a great cause.

My finish time was 34:22, as mentioned my worse yet but with all the festivities behind me I am back on track for getting a killer race time in the July heat.

I still had bad luck with the photos but here's a small sampling of the day:





Check back in the coming weeks for training updates, race adds, playlists, photos and more.

Thank you to Lauren Mahler & Uncle Chuck and Aunt Sandy that donated during ALS Awareness month in May, you rock! and because of you and others like you I am up to $1,625 raised!

If you haven't donated yet please visit the fund page using the link on the right.



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