Generic Update / Thanks

It's been over a month since I started training and so far so good. I'm running well and am healthy (knock on wood). My sore foot from earlier in the summer has subsided, so I actually feel better than when I started. The weeks are getting progressively harder though. I will run 45 miles this week including a long run of 16 miles on Sunday. I'm at the point now in my long runs where I have to consume disgusting energy gels and Gatorade while running. This is partly for energy and hydration, but at this stage I'm mainly trying to prep my overly sensitive stomach for digesting sugars while on a long run. I'll have to do this during the race, and I need to slowly get used to it.


So that's where my training stands. While I'm at it, I want to thank some really great people who for better or worse helped me with this crazy notion of mine. First up is my old law school pal Lauren who showed me that running for a selfless reason was not only a good idea but an enjoyable experience. I was proud to help her cause last year, and this never would have happened without me following her example. Second, my lovely girlfriend Colleen who convinced me that I could and should run this race and that I should put my faith in the generosity of friends and family. Colleen has supported and inspired me from the beginning and has endured me constantly talking about my training with nothing but a smile and genuine interest. Last but not least is my good buddy Triston who donated his credit card points to give me 3 nights at a hotel in Manhattan. This is beyond cool and saved me a lot of money. Despite his sarcastic exterior, Triston is a pretty generous dude. Also, I've been floored by the support of generosity of everyone who has donated. I still have 3 months to go, and the outpouring thus far is humbling. So those are the "Acknowledgements" of some pretty great folks. Please spread the word on my fundraising efforts and let people know that if they donate, they too may be mentioned on a blog that is read by literally tens of people.