Last night I was talking to a group of people who are interested in running for a charity. This is fairly common in long distance races. As you all know, I have raised money in the past for charities. At one point I was asked I was doing any charity running this year.
For the last two years I have run for charities, and raised over $2000. This year, my running is just for me, and I think that is fine. I am doing this for two reasons. First, I want my focus to be on my running, and not the cause I am running for. Raising money while training takes time. It's totally doable, but it takes time, especially if you have a large goal. Second, I think if we are always running for charity, our friends, co-workers and family go through giving fatigue. Remember, we runners aren't the only ones trying to raise money. There are all kinds of groups out there vying for donations. If you're like me, you get a lot of requests for this cause or that cause. After a while, I think we get a bit fatigued with it.
I noticed my inbox was full every day during the month of December of charities all asking for money. Your head spins with all the need out there. You either give some to several, a lot to one, or you think, not this year. I can't be one of many this year, so 2013 is about my running, and my improvements and training.
Charlie
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