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Boston Marathon – What Can I Do to Help?

Posted in Blog on April 18th, 2013.
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UPDATE: T-Shirt Challenge – Days 72 & 73

We are extending the T-Shirt Challenge through July 4th!

I am traveling a lot right now so uploading is delayed, but the Challenge is still going!

T-Shirt Challenge - Day #72

2012 Pensacola Beach Half Marathon - Pensacola Beach, FL

 

T-Shirt Challenge - Day #73

2013 New Orleans 70.3 Ironman - New Orleans, LA

As a show of support for the victims of the Boston Marathon attack, I am going to wear a different community run event shirt each day from
April 22nd – June 17th (Bunker Hill Day – Suffolk County, Massachusetts).

If you would like to follow my progress, check this blog for updates or follow me on twitter. @SchoolTraining #tshirtchallenge.

 

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Boston Marathon attack.

Honor the victims of the Boston Marathon attack

Boston, MA

I am a runner. I typically go for training runs in the early mornings or late evenings. I participate in events large and small. Until the other day, the only thing I really feared during training was the possibility of being hit by a car. On race-days, my wife and I are usually only fearful of dehydration. All of this is different now. It has taken me a few days to even be able to wrap my head around what occurred at the Boston Marathon. I cannot look at my running shoes without thinking about the victims. From now on, it will be hard to run in a large event without thinking, “What if?”

When I first heard about the explosions, I started following the news feeds. I saw the photos; I watched the videos; I listened to speculation; I heard conspiracies. I read Facebook messages, Twitter posts, and blogs. I am following the ongoing investigation. I have been at a loss as to what I can actually do to help.

What can I do? How can I help?

I will donate blood.
I will donate money.
I will continue to support the community running events large and small.
I will keep a watchful eye of my surroundings.
I will report suspicious actions.

As a show of support for the victims of the Boston Marathon attack, I am going to wear a different community run event shirt each day from April 22nd – June 17th (Bunker Hill Day – Suffolk County, Massachusetts).

A friend came up with this challenge and pledged a dollar a day to charity for each consecutive day I wear a different shirt.

I hope my readers, followers, Facebook friends, LinkedIn connections, and others are inspired act in a positive way in the wake of this terrorist attack.

If you choose to donate in any way, donate to well-established national or regional charities who are promoting relief efforts. Beware of bogus Boston Marathon charity websites!

As always, thank you for reading and stay safe on the roads!

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