As the clock winds towards my 50th birthday, I tried to figure how I could turn 50, run, and do something for the world. I think I came up with a good one.
I have created the Charlie's Turning 50 5K!!!
I am planning on spending 50 in New Orleans this year, and I am going to run 5K that day. What I am offering is a chance for you to run or walk "with me" and proceeds from what I raise will go to Marathon Kids.
I have written about Marathon Kids before. Marathon Kids® is a free, sixteen-year-old, trademarked, incremental,
school and community based fitness program. It is a six month endurance
building running/walking, nutrition and schoolyard gardening program for
K-5th graders and their families.
Kay Morris, the founder and head of Marathon Kids is a dynamo! In my opinion she has created a great program which gets kids active during the school year, and teaches a little something about nutrition.
Several years ago I read about Kay and Marathon Kids in Runner's World. I made a $10 donation to the group, and what seemed like moments later, Kay contacted me, asking about creating a chapter in Chicago. We did, and it is thriving!!!
So here is the deal. If you would like to run or walk with me, all I ask is you donate a minimum of $5. If you don't have a race or run scheduled, and you need my help, I can help map out a course for you. If you need a training plan, I can help create one for you.
If you want to run with my in New Orleans....c'mon down!
Here is the website for donations.
http://www.crowdrise.com/charliesturning50
Charlie
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