Running for a reason.

Oklahoma City, here I come!  

Yesterday, I signed up for my first marathon scheduled for April 26: see www.okcmarathon.com.

Here are my races to date:

Independence 5K

Turkey Trot 8 miles

Too Cold to Hold 15K

Too Hot to Handle 15K

Pumpkin Patch 15K

Prairie Man Sprint Triathlon

Running America (logged many miles on our journey across the US).  This was a life-changing project for me.  Two ultra-athletes attempt to run across the entire United States ( Marshall Ulrich achieved the masters and grand masters record, logging 60 miles a day for 52 days).  I am proud to have been there every step of the way: www.runningamerica08.com (watch for the documentary coming soon).

And I just logged my fastest 5 miles at 34:28.

This is only the beginning of a huge journey demanding my physical and mental toughness. But with the support of people like Paul Langevin (the doctor from Running America) or Francisco Guzman (incredible athlete and innovative thinker) and things like my new Vita-Mix machine, I hope to accomplish this lifelong goal.

As you might expect (and partly to keep me on track), I will be fundraising for The Chiapas Project (the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize concept of microfinance) during this process.  

This is all possible at www.fundraising.marathonguide.com/brianweinberg. There are even ways to help for free if money is not possible (RTEP). 

But as ultra-runner Charlie Engle says, "Do Something Now."  No excuses, free is free!  

Show your support and leave comments, I'll need it!!!