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January 25th, 2007
 | 08:08 am - Is It Safe?
I kept seeing the posters on BART: In 6 months, we can train you to complete a marathon or half marathon and make a difference in the fight against AIDS.
Even if I've never run a step, you say? 98% of trainees complete the marathon? Whenever people ask me why I do crazy things, my response is: why not?
I needed to get in shape. The fight against AIDS was a good cause. It was a sublime combination of selfish and selfless motives.
And so I decided to run the San Francisco Marathon on July 29.
I would never have thought myself capable of running a marathon, but the truth is with the right training, anyone can do it. And since I'm doing it to benefit others, I have a stronger drive and sense of commitment.
In order to have the privilege of running twenty-six miles, I must raise $1,800 by April 27. PLEASE DONATE WHATEVER YOU CAN. $1, $5, whatever! Hell, if I can get 360 of you to donate $5, I'll be set.
Now, if charity isn't enough incentive for you, I am offering a prize to the person (or group) who donates the most money. When I asked  hobviously what I had to offer, she answered, "Hilarity." So that is what you get. If you donate more than anyone else, I will:
a) recap a television episode of your choice (one hour or two half-hours) OR
b) filk the song of your choice using the topic of your choice OR
c) write a post on the subject of your choice (within reason) OR
d) produce any other creative effort within my capabilities that you can come up with...we'll work something out
I promise to produce the highest quality work I can, as if I were satisfying myself. And I'm a tough audience.
If you want to participate, please e-mail me after you donate with the subject line "Donation - $XX" so I can keep track of who's donated what and connect you with your LJ name. While I would love to collect more than necessary, this contest ends once I reach my goal of $1,800.
So, again: please donate! It's not per mile.
BONUS: I have a marathon buddy, dachelle. Still have some extra dough? Please support her as well! She is running for blood cancers, which is also a good cause. If you match (or exceed) your donation to me, I will write you a limerick. If you donate not as much, I will write you a haiku.
Current Mood:  determined
Current Music: Lily Allen - Alfie
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Wow , I just wanted to comment that what you are doing is really wonderful! Good luck!! What awesome incentives! Now I feel like I need to set something up like that. How much do you think people would pay for Pete/Carl slash?
Good luck to you, too - I think we're both going to need it! I don't have my finger on the RPS market, Courtney. But you go ahead! You're so cool. No exclamation point, because it's not surprising.
I get paid on Tuesday, so I'll make a donation then. Rock. I know paydays are coming up, so this is why I gave an early warning! Yay 4 you! My donation is wee, I'm sorry, but I am very impressed by you.
Also, ha ha, I can't donate $25 per mile?? That's a great thing you're doing, for real. It's too bad I'm a poor college student with no source of income, or else I'd definitely make a donation. D:
btw, Count Your Sheep icon for the win. :)
**Wolf** ![[User Picture]](https://l-userpic.livejournal.com/128266027/7217135) | | From: | daynr |
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| Date: | January 25th, 2007 05:09 pm (UTC) |
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I want my limerick to involve the word Ayn, please. ![[User Picture]](https://l-userpic.livejournal.com/56463516/10515155) | | From: | modlin |
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| Date: | January 25th, 2007 05:17 pm (UTC) |
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As in Rand? ![[User Picture]](https://l-userpic.livejournal.com/56463144/10515155) | | From: | modlin |
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| Date: | January 25th, 2007 05:18 pm (UTC) |
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Go you! I can probably come up with a donation. ![[User Picture]](https://l-userpic.livejournal.com/54624237/9373140) | | From: | gymble |
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| Date: | January 25th, 2007 05:40 pm (UTC) |
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the truth is with the right training, anyone can do it.
That's very not true. Until they come up with a magical pill that prevents my asthma from kicking in when I run and permits me to breathe, I cannot run a marathon with any kind of training. Walk one, sure, but not run. But it's cool that you're doing this. Remind me when my next pay period comes up and I'll definitely donate. Right now I'm a little maxed out after buying plane tix to go to both Florida and Spokane, WA... plus my company changed the way they pay us. It used to be monthly, but now it's every two weeks, which means each paycheck is half it throws the timing off a bit, making things slightly tighter, money-wise.
Ahh, damn money. I'll donate to you if you donate to me for the Run for the Cure (that's in October, but you should be able to donate now or very soon). How does $20 sound? Sounds good! We crazy running folk. Just wait until I stop licking my textbook-buying wounds. Blinging will ensue! I appreciate your sponsorship! There's 384 feet of San Francisco with your name on it. Keep posting a link to your page, so I'll remember when my next paycheck comes in. I think this is awesome of you, Sunil. Thanks, Emily! I do what I can, I guess. ![[User Picture]](https://l-userpic.livejournal.com/35143628/1785378) | | From: | jenlp |
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| Date: | January 27th, 2007 12:19 am (UTC) |
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I was driving by to drop a comment and see whether you'd gotten any response to the "Reports Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" e-mail... and I saw this, so, excellent timing on my part. I've made a wee contribution. Good on you for doing this.
Thanks! Excellent timing indeed. And no, I've received no response yet. |
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