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New Year’s Revolution Run

New Year’s Revolution Run

As explained HERE, I did some fundraising for the Syrian refugee crisis by running a track race and having people pledge $ per lap. It was painful, but great. We raised a little of $1,200.

Held at the Olympic Oval, the track goes around the speed-skating track. It was fun watching Olympic medal winners zoom around as we labored slowly around the 344 meter track. This was the longest I have ever run flat. I was on pace to hit my 100 lap goal by the 2.5 hour halfway point, but then slowed considerably. Muscle fatigue, cramps by lap 70, IT band pain by lap 80. I made it 24.2 miles – 88 laps.

It was fun chatting with some fellow Wasatch Mountain Wranglers along the way. A good way to start out the year.

2016 Revolution Run Race (1)
Walking in
2016 Revolution Run Race (2)
My own little aid station. It was nice not having to carry anything as this was only 2-3 minutes away at any given point.
2016 Revolution Run Race (3)
Skates would have made my 100 laps a lot faster.
2016 Revolution Run Race (4)
Around we go!

Fundraising for Syrian Refugees

Fundraising for Syrian Refugees

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Inspired by some recent calls in my church congregation to raise funds and supplies to aid the Syrian refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe, I decided to start a little fundraiser of my own. I have an old friend who runs a non-profit organization that provides education opportunities to Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. All funds raised will go to his Sadalsuud Foundation.

I am registered for the January 1, 2016 New Years Revolution Run at the Utah Olympic Oval. I will have 5 hours to complete as many laps as possible. 95.5 laps would be a marathon and I have set a goal to hit 100 laps. It is going to be horrible. I run, pretty much exclusively, as a way to get me up in the mountains to beautiful places. I am a trail runner, not a runner. So running in a circle for 5 hours, indoors, is going to be pure torture.

If you would like more information on how to pledge a $ amount per lap, visit this Facebook Event Page and message me.

Here is the current per-lap pledge total:
$11.60 per lap (updated 9 Dec.)