Off and Running!

Yes, as the title of this blog explains, I am off and running again! It's been a good year running for me so far. In April, I ran the Big Sur International Marathon and had an absolutely amazing experience. In recent weeks, I have also broken PR's in the 5K and 10K.

As many of you know, I ran my first marathon in 2007 as my "I'm turning 30" goal. At that time, I also decided that I wanted to run for a cause. I thought if I am going to bust my chops for a summer I might as well make sure someone else benefits as well. I had the most amazing experience with Team in Training and have since run 2 more times with them and even volunteered as a trainer.

This fall, I plan to run the Columbus Half Marathon. Besides hoping to break another PR, I am also raising money for Ronald McDonald House. I am doing this through L2R or Love to Reach, formed from the Columbus Running Company Charity Fund. Throughout the years, I have enjoyed the love and support from all of you. Your words of encouragement have meant as much to me as any form of charity. Either way, I have a blog where I try to keep people updated as to my trials and tribulations. You can find it here http://chroniclesofmarathontraining.blogspot.com/

If you would like to contribute to my cause this year, you have several options.

1. Make an online donation. Please note if you do this 5% of your donation will cover the credit card fees. 95% will go to Ronald McDonald House

http://www.razoo.com/story/L2r-Ronald-Mcdonald-House?referral_code=share 

2. 100% of your donation will go to Ronald McDonald House if you write a check! Make the check out to Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Ohio and mail the check directly to me at:

846 Riverbend Avenue
Powell, OH 43065

3. Give me cash next time I see you!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks in advance!

Much love, Mitsu