Progress Report...

I'm running slightly less than 5K per day, every morning. I hope to increase to a comfortable 6K or 7K for the next week before running the 10K on Sunday. I figure, if I can run 7K without being too sore or collapsing from death, I can probably make 10K too.

I really do run every day, which is something I haven't done this regularly since high school. Days off are not frequent, I swear. Support my run, you will definitely get what you paid for! (I really hope you click the link to look at the funny picture, I have been agonizing for the last 20 minutes on how to fit it in here...)

So I have discovered that posting periodic updates on the amount raised is more difficult this time around, due to the fact that donations are processed differently this year than in 2009 and also because I am not on the staff anymore. So I will publicize the total amount raised AFTER my run. It will be like a big, juicy surprise. I'm sure you are all very excited. I do have an update as of today though...

Amount Raised: $100
Amount Left: $1,100

Two years later... a triumphant return!

Last week, I began training for Sevathon 2011! Yes, that's right... I'm TRAINING this time.

*Begin special theme music*

In 24 days, I will run a 10K on behalf of my old flame, the Tibetan Aid Project. This year, I'm trying to raise $1,200 for the printing of books for Tibetan refugees. It's been a rough year for nonprofit fundraising, so I hope you consider making a small donation. For every dollar raised, I promise to shave 15 seconds off my time. Seriously. YOUR DOLLARS ARE MY ONLY SUSTENANCE!

Goal: $1,200
Amount Raised: $0
Days Left: 24

Photos!

I made it!

I will post pictures when I get home tonight (I don't have them on my work computer), but THANK YOU all for your support. I completed the race in almost exactly 1 hour and earned the silver medal for the women!

And Brittany won the gold! Yay!

Only problem is, now, two days later, I can't walk down stairs...

AMOUNT RAISED: $1,086.00
AMOUNT LEFT TO REACH GOAL: $0.00
DAYS LEFT: N/A

Tomorrow Morning

Tomorrow is the day! Brittany and I will be getting up at 6 am on Sunday to drive to Sunnyvale. We'll stretch, check in, grab a bottle of water, and get ready to go! The trail is apparently along the water, so it should be a nice scenic route. I'll probably enjoy it if I stay conscious.

My personal running goal: just to finish the 10K. Realistic time expectations: 1 hour 15 minutes.

Remember to sponsor me at the bottom of the page!

AMOUNT RAISED: $510.00
AMOUNT LEFT TO REACH GOAL: $570.00
DAYS LEFT: 1

Dramatic Turn: Dessert Week at the Nyingma Institute

To publicize their fall class schedule (and to undermine my chances of success), the Nyingma Institute has decided to host a weeks worth of free dessert and classes. After consuming 2 dozen chocolate chip cookies over the course of 5 days, I feel like I've been training for the world's longest nap rather than a 10K.

Oh, by the way, I am running the 10K now instead of the 5K.

AMOUNT RAISED: $490.00
AMOUNT LEFT TO REACH GOAL: $590.00
DAYS LEFT: 2

Updated Numbers

AMOUNT RAISED: $445.00
AMOUNT LEFT TO REACH GOAL: $635.00
DAYS LEFT: 5