Hi Family & Friends --

WOW - here I go again - running to help raise money for World Vision by taking on the challenge of the 2009 Chicago Marathon AND NOW ALSO the 2009 NYC Marathon this fall. Last year was amazing as I learned how to train, encourage my teammates, and run and finish the 2008 Chicago Marathon. It was really hard, and I think World Vision is so great an organization that I'm willing to do it all over again, and even more!

Who and what is World Vision? Check out their website at www.worldvision.org and learn how World Vision works to tackle the root causes of poverty by working with children, families, and their communities. They do amaing things like provide clean water, health care, nutritious food, education, and economic opportunities to impoversished people in over 100 countries.

As of October 15th, I have now run the Chicago Marathon (on Oct 11) in 4:01 and a few seconds. I continue to train and get ready for the New York City Marathon on November 1st. In all of my training since March, I've run well over 600 miles!!

I know the economy is 'tough' but I ask you to support my efforts through Team World Vision by making a tax-deductible donation. Please also pray for me as I train and run these two marathons this fall.