13th Annual Just a Short Run

So I haven't been logging the miles that I should be and I'm definitely not in top running form. The great thing about this sport (distance running) is that success is not defined by your finishing times and PRs. Success is defined by running a race the right way...for the right reasons.

Some of you may know my friends Josh and Jean Nisley. They have been in a battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma for almost a year now. Jean's younger brother Ted is in my 8th grade math class. Ted recently found a benefit race put on by the leukemia and lymphoma society. The 13th annual "Just a Short Run" is comprised of four events: a 5k run/walk, 8.1 mi run/walk, 1/2 marathon run/walk, and a 30K run. Ted and I are registered for the 1/2 marathon.

Am I prepared to PR? Not unless they provide snarling dobermans to nip at my hamhocks. Can I drag my carcass over the 1/2 marathon distance to help fund cancer research? You bet you beautiful little bobby socks!

Ted has never run 13.1 miles, but he's training. We won't be running for time...we'll be crossing the finish line together, hoping the Lord brings his hammer down on cancer! Of course if you're interested in doing some running or walking on March 30 you can come join us...and above all remember Josh and Jean in your prayers!

I'm not tech savvy enough to live stream the race, but I'll at least post a video of us finishing....

Race location:
North Park Boathouse
399 Pearce Mill Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101

Registration link:
http://www.race360.com/R61666206496