Thursday, July 31, 2008

Training Log - Week 4 of 28 - Thursday

4:50am - Wake up.

5:30am - 3.5 miles with Champions Fit ATP (advanced training program)

30 crunches, 12 push ups

Unbelieveable Response

It was two days ago that I decided to run the Chevron Houston Marathon "for a reason" this year.

Through the marahton website (http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/), I created a page on Active.com to raise money from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my uncle, A.C. "Buck" Buchanan, who was diagnosed with chronic leukemia earlier this year.

Also, I wanted Buck to know that a lot of people care about him.

I set what I thought was lofty goal of $1000. Two days later, the amount raised is over $1100.

Wow!

Buck's wife, Aunt Lisa, said that a lot of eyes will be watching the progress of my training now that folks have laid out their money, for a good cause of course, to see me finish the race. That's why I created this blog.

Check this blog daily to see where I am at in my training and for news about Buck's progress in fighting the disease.

To donate to the LLS, please visit http://www.active.com/donate/llshoustonmarathon/4unclebuck