Or: How to overcome debilitating inflammatory arthritis brought on by brain cancer treatments to "run" a half-marathon for St. Jude December 2nd in Memphis
Please click HERE to go to my fundraising page and support me as I strive to raise $1500 for St. Jude!
Or copy and paste this link into your browser:http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=4314768&pg=personal&fr_id=88563
I invite you to follow me as I prepare to tackle several things simultaneously. I've tackled hundreds of running backs, receivers and quarterbacks in my time - some were pretty good, too! But this thing is going to push me in the physical and mental space in a new way.
I'm running a half-marathon in December to raise money for St. Jude. According to their website, St. Jude "is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases." This is a truly inspirational cause and one that our my wife Aimée has supported for decades.
We also have a personal connection to St. Jude through the Hardy family. Aimee and Todd Hardy's son Josh was a true Warrior who inspired everyone he met. To honor Josh's legacy, several of us are joining Aimee's team in this effort to support St. Jude.
For more on #SaveJosh visit the Fb page
Why this will be a challenge for me, just the facts:
- The race is 13.1 miles
- The race is December 2nd)
- The race is in Memphis, TN
- I haven't run a race this distance since January 2012
- I haven't run over 2 miles in about 2 years
- I have 12 weeks to get ready for this
- I want to raise a total of $1500 - about $100 a week
Watch me prepare for this race
I have 12 weeks for this race, but also have to successfully pass the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT) this fall. The CFT is three events, including an 880m run, which must be completed in 3 min 50 sec or less. Preparing for these two physical challenges for me will not be easy. But I am inspired. And it would be awesome to get your support along the way!
Semper fidelis,
Dan Zappa (DZ)
