Yesterday I completed my first ever half marathon. It was so great. There is an amazing sense of community surrounding a race. Kyle, a buddy of mine, came down from Portland and ran with me. The first ten miles felt like a nice jog, hanging out talking with a good friend, even though we were at running at the fastest pace I had run at.
Today I feel a little stiff, but overall I had such a great time that I am more excited about the Portland Marathon than ever before. If anyone has ever wanted to attempt a marathon this is a really great reason to do one. As a plus, the Portland marathon is billed as one of the best walking marathons in the country.
Thanks to all the people who pledged support for this half marathon. The total mileage was 13.1 miles. See the posts below for instructions on how to mail in, or phone in a payment. Thanks again, and be on the look out for updates over the summer. I might try to sneak in another race or two before the Portland Marathon.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Last post before my first race.
http://www.water.cc/give/
The Living Water online donation system is up and running. If you haven't made your donation, this is probably the easiest way to do it. Please remember to include the gift code "Running4Water - Ghana". Currently there is no location for the gift code, so include it in the Address Line 2. Of course you can still donate over the phone or by mail (see posts below).
I am heading down to Eugene in an hour or so for my first ever half marathon. I am excited to share my passion for clean water with runners and individuals I meet. Of course upon my return I will send out an update to tell everyone how my run went.
The Living Water online donation system is up and running. If you haven't made your donation, this is probably the easiest way to do it. Please remember to include the gift code "Running4Water - Ghana". Currently there is no location for the gift code, so include it in the Address Line 2. Of course you can still donate over the phone or by mail (see posts below).
I am heading down to Eugene in an hour or so for my first ever half marathon. I am excited to share my passion for clean water with runners and individuals I meet. Of course upon my return I will send out an update to tell everyone how my run went.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Progress Report
Thanks so much to all the people that have already decided to pledge support for this project. I would ask that you continue to spread the message. Currently LWI's online donation site is down, so please use
their phone number 281-207-7800
or their mailing address
Living Water International
PO Box 35496
Houston, TX 77235-5496
And remember to include the gift code "Running4Water - Ghana" so the accounting department will know to allocate all the funds to this project.
Many people have expressed desire to join me in this project. That is absolutely wonderful. Please send me your contact information, and I would like to include your name and races on this blog to share with everyone.
My running has been going very well. Today I ran about 3.5 miles with a friend of mine. It was great to run and talk about water and how awesome it is that we can do something to make a difference. If you're on the fence please consider supporting me during my first half marathon. I am asking people to consider $1 per mile, so $13.10. It's a great way to have a huge impact in the world.
their phone number 281-207-7800
or their mailing address
Living Water International
PO Box 35496
Houston, TX 77235-5496
And remember to include the gift code "Running4Water - Ghana" so the accounting department will know to allocate all the funds to this project.
Many people have expressed desire to join me in this project. That is absolutely wonderful. Please send me your contact information, and I would like to include your name and races on this blog to share with everyone.
My running has been going very well. Today I ran about 3.5 miles with a friend of mine. It was great to run and talk about water and how awesome it is that we can do something to make a difference. If you're on the fence please consider supporting me during my first half marathon. I am asking people to consider $1 per mile, so $13.10. It's a great way to have a huge impact in the world.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Maasi Warriors Running For Water
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/10/maasi.marathon/
Some Maasi Warriors ran the London Marathon to raise money to drill a well in their village of Tanzania.
"We are losing a lot of younger brother and sisters," says Isaya Oleporuo, 24-year-old leader of the group, "we thought that we can get people to help us."
Some Maasi Warriors ran the London Marathon to raise money to drill a well in their village of Tanzania.
"We are losing a lot of younger brother and sisters," says Isaya Oleporuo, 24-year-old leader of the group, "we thought that we can get people to help us."
Sunday, April 13, 2008
If you are a runner...
then get in touch with me. On the right side of the blog I am starting a list of all the folks who will be running for water this summer. It doesn't matter if you are running 1 or 100 miles, let me know. Running4Water@gmail.com
Friday, April 11, 2008
Quick Note
The LWI online donation system is down until Apr 15th. They have a new website that looks really good, please check that out. http://www.water.cc/
You can give by phone as well. 281-207-7800. Make sure to mention the gift code "Running4Water - Ghana"
You can give by phone as well. 281-207-7800. Make sure to mention the gift code "Running4Water - Ghana"
H2O Manifesto
Going to Work With Dad
When I was younger my father worked in construction. During the summers I would go to work with him, almost every day. I wanted so much to be useful. I would try and help out, and he would come behind me and patch up what I had done, and explain to me how to do it a little better next time.
We serve a God who has chosen us to bear his light to a lost world. God could redeem this whole world with a word, but He has chosen to work with us and through us. I am absolutely blown away by the image of God the Father mentoring us in his work of bringing redemption to a broken world.
It is clear from the words of Jesus that we are to care for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the thirsty and the naked. And this from a man who died for us naked and thirsty. “If you have done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me.”
Why Water?
Currently 1.1 billion people on this planet are without access to clean drinking water. A person can exist many days without food, but only a few without water. The destruction of AIDS is amplified drastically by the lack of clean water. Every $1 spent on water and sanitation creates on average another $8 in costs averted and productivity gained.
This problem is fixable. A well brings clean water for entire communities. The church in the United States has the resources to end the global water crisis.
What Do We Do?
Remember when Jesus is walking towards a boat across the water and Peter asks if he can come out to him? Jesus replies that he can and I imagine Peter took a running leap over the side of the boat and hit the water running. But then he started to sink.
Our focus is on Jesus and it needs to remain there. We cannot change a person’s heart, only Christ can do that. However, we can show the love of Christ that is present in us.
I am requesting support to drill a well. I am running a half marathon on May 4th and am asking people to sponsor me for $1 per mile. Every penny will go towards drilling a well in Ghana. I am essentially asking for a donation of $13.10 to be made to Living Water International using the gift code “Running4Water – Ghana”. Check out http://running4water.blogspot.com/ for more information, or you can email running4water@gmail.com . Please support this effort anyway you can.
When I was younger my father worked in construction. During the summers I would go to work with him, almost every day. I wanted so much to be useful. I would try and help out, and he would come behind me and patch up what I had done, and explain to me how to do it a little better next time.
We serve a God who has chosen us to bear his light to a lost world. God could redeem this whole world with a word, but He has chosen to work with us and through us. I am absolutely blown away by the image of God the Father mentoring us in his work of bringing redemption to a broken world.
It is clear from the words of Jesus that we are to care for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the thirsty and the naked. And this from a man who died for us naked and thirsty. “If you have done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me.”
Why Water?
Currently 1.1 billion people on this planet are without access to clean drinking water. A person can exist many days without food, but only a few without water. The destruction of AIDS is amplified drastically by the lack of clean water. Every $1 spent on water and sanitation creates on average another $8 in costs averted and productivity gained.
This problem is fixable. A well brings clean water for entire communities. The church in the United States has the resources to end the global water crisis.
What Do We Do?
Remember when Jesus is walking towards a boat across the water and Peter asks if he can come out to him? Jesus replies that he can and I imagine Peter took a running leap over the side of the boat and hit the water running. But then he started to sink.
Our focus is on Jesus and it needs to remain there. We cannot change a person’s heart, only Christ can do that. However, we can show the love of Christ that is present in us.
I am requesting support to drill a well. I am running a half marathon on May 4th and am asking people to sponsor me for $1 per mile. Every penny will go towards drilling a well in Ghana. I am essentially asking for a donation of $13.10 to be made to Living Water International using the gift code “Running4Water – Ghana”. Check out http://running4water.blogspot.com/ for more information, or you can email running4water@gmail.com . Please support this effort anyway you can.
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