Back in Action

I've been busy. But I haven't forgotten my goal. While I may have taken 2011 off in a sense - I didn't add any new states - I did help raise awareness of DMD by sharing Owen's story and helping others, including the women I train for Shamrock races, to raise money for Charley's Fund. So far in 2012 they've already raised over $800 for this great cause.

But because I wasn't training for any major races or adding any new states to my list, I didn't send out a fundraising request myself, but this year I'm back in action.

I will be adding North Carolina in April at the Flying Pirate Half Marathon. I've been spending summer weekends in the Outer Banks since childhood, so I'm excited to finally run a race there.

And I have also decided to include additional types of endurance races to my 50 States roster. Instead of just full or half marathons, I will also seek out triathlons, Ragnar-style relay races, extreme obstacle courses like Tough Mudder, and maybe even a paddleboard race in another state.

This summer I plan to train for my first triathlon and a local 10-mile paddleboard race, and I hope to do a Ragnar in Washington State for my 35th birthday this summer. I'll keep you all posted on my progress here, and I'll also begin asking again for you all to donate in honor of Owen and to show your support for my 50 State efforts.

Help me make 2012 a year of hope for Owen and other boys with DMD!

Please donate here:

http://www.active.com/donate/runforowen