New York Marathon

I'm dragging around the office and on the blog this week since I began training for the New York Marathon on Monday. It'll take me a week or two to get back in that kind of shape, and it's sure taking its toll this week. I'm running this particular marathon on November 1 with "Fred's Team" in an effort to raise awareness (and money) for prostate cancer. Fred's Team is named for Fred Lebow, running legend and creator of the New York City Marathon, who died of cancer.

I know of no better cause than helping obtain a cure for cancer, and I've chosen for my funds to be focused primarily on prostate cancer research since I serve on the board of directors of the Arkansas Prostate Foundation Board. I know that any challenge I face in competing in this marathon is put into perspective when I consider what those with cancer face every day. If you want to help my cause, you can donate online, and it will help me reach my goal prior to the November 1 race. I'm trying to run a 3:30:00, which would be my personal marathon record.