What is it that drives yo to run? What is it that you think of when you are in a race? feeling tired?
When i'm tired during races, I think of "Miguel Angel", my nephew... he passed away last year, and around his first death anniversary, I ran... and days before I told myself i was gonna improve my time cause I was dedicating my race that day to him.
Don't get me wrong, is not a sad story; he motivates me and I'm determined to be a better auntie for all of my nephews and nieces, because we never know what's really coming up next.
The point of this is that wishing I could've done anything for him, I realized I couldn't back then, but everyday we got the chance to honor life and help others by supporting different causes.
Talking about this with my best friend, she reminded me of when a group of friends from college were raising money for another who got cancer, they were running and "selling" the kilometers as if it was a bet on "till which km they would get to". They really put effort on it. This is now becoming something more serious and permanent, this group of friends started to do this continuously to raise money for different charities. I'm waiting to have the complete information about this, but this is really extra motivation.
Also, I wanted to go to the Chicago Marathon, my schedule that date was compromised, and now that it's free, it's sold out; the one way to participate is to run for a charity, which is really great cause you get to train with a special group (if you live in Chicago), or get the training program sent to you, and you fundraise around 1,000 dlls to get your entry into the marathon. They have several charities you can support if you want.
Also other marathons, like NY, Seattle, Portland, etc.
This time i'll be running in Mexico City, for our kids; i'd love nothing but to run internationally supporting other charities; unfortunately these two dates are a month away and I've been told I have to leave 2 to 3 months between marathons, specially if I'm a beginner.
Bottom line: IF YOU ARE TO RUN, WHY NOT RUNNING TO HELP OTHERS??
Is a very noble cause and something to think of if you feel like you can't anymore...
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You can also watch this video of Chad Johnson (football player), who runs for a charity and races a horse... and wins...
Here are some of the links where you can find further information on this:
1. NY Boston Marathon charities
2. Chicago Marathon charities
3. Runners Web: Run for a charity
4. Bupa Great Run charities
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