I haven't been able to blog over the last few days, and I will update you in a later post about the week. Needless to say our hosts at Nike have been wonderful, and we have the spirit of Pre with us.
Today though is about the start of an amazing journey. My team has already started, and I will be running later today. If you have followed this blog, you know what this race means to me today.
My life has been about the physical obstacles put ahead of me: born with clubbed feet; battling to lose 100 lbs, and overcome a pre-Diabetic condition; and finally a heart attack last year. Each time I have won the battle.
Today has it's own challenges. I will be running 18+ miles of a 197 mile race. I've bitched a bit about the last leg I have. I've whined about the rain that is expected. The truth is I don't know what this journey will hold until I head out there and run.
My team knows I'm not the fastest guy, but they will know I will work the hardest to get the team to the finish. Taylor, Mallory, Tim, Sam, Jason and I are part of The A Team, and are in Van #2. Our team number is 998.
As I pack for the race, I realize what I've been through, and understand what I need to do. Now it's time to do it. Hood to Coast is here.
Charlie
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