Dear friend,
I still pinch myself that I got accepted into the Boston Marathon 2015, taking place on Monday, April 20! I am running with my alma mater, Tufts University- Yeah Yeah Yeah! And I am thrilled to let you know that my Registration Fees of US$325.00 have been fully paid! YEah!! That reduces
You know how much I love running, rain or shine, sleet, snow,
ice, wind or blizzard, I will be on the road. And living in the Mt.
Pocono area of Pennsylvania, any of these weather conditions come in
handy. Fortunately for me, I was smart enough to invest in great
running gear for winter, spring, summer and autumn, that has served me
great, to date. My Free Country Jacket keeps me warm under zero degree
temperatures, my newton distance provide a comfortable well-cusioned,
highly-breathable glide an and off any running surface, and the YakTax
Traction keeps me running naturally on snow and ice. You have to them
out; you won’t go back to no other running gear!
Unfortunately, after a year, one needs to up their running
wardrobe. Especially, when training for a marathon. My shoes have put
in more than enough miles for their lifetime (in fact I no longer use
them), and need an immediate replacement. Yet, at this point of
underemployment coupled with personal and family financial
obligations, I cannot afford to buy a much needed new pair of shoes.
Plus, my typical marathon preparation regimen involves a few hours at
the gym for strength training. And, I still need to register for the
Boston marathon.
Please consider making a donation of any amount to help me
off-set the cost of registration and training for the Boston Marathon
2015. A basic calculation of the total costs comes to USD805.00
Cost of Newton Distance = USD155.00
Training attire = USD100.00
Gym Fees (4 months @$120/month +$70 enrollment) = USD550.00
Total Minimum Cost = USD805.00
Please consider any amount of donation. It would very much
appreciated! In exchange, you will get to hear of all my adventures
training under blizzards, sleet and frost. I will also share with you
tips on how to get the first step out, how to 'sneak away' from kids
for a 'quickie 5 miles', how your legs can endure hills and mountains
to clock in 20 miles, when head says no, and how to chase the wind and
up your pace.
I know I can count on you at this time of need, as in all other
times of joy, laughter and sharing. I would very much appreciate your support.
Thank you so much!
Doreen Lwanga
