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Marathon Mission
News2Use
February 2012
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Hello Marathon Mission Team!
How's your running and walking going this February? Remember, one step in the right direction, over time, takes you to a whole new place!
We hope that you'll consider walking or running for a reason with your Marathon Mission Team in 2012.
- Check out our list of over 70 compassionate causes as to why our MM walkers and runners have hit the road since Marathon Mission began in 2003. http://marathonmission.net/553458 . This year's MM Charity Partners spread over four continents!
- Stay connected with us on our Marathon Mission Facebook page.
- Visit www.marathonmission.net for helpful tools, tips, blogs, photos and a rich history of video clips. Take Marathon Mission to your neck of the woods. We love new races with motivated faces.
- Check out Trainer Dan's Words of Wisdom for you below. Did you know that he's only an email away? dan@marathonmission.net . He'll guide you to the next level.
TIME is Ticking! Those of you who are planning on running or walking with the Marathon Mission Team in the Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon on October 21, Sign up now for the cheapest rates. Remember to indicate Marathon Mission when you do.
"A goal properly set is half-way reached!" - Zig Ziglar
There's nothing like putting in the time and then crossing that finish line. Can you picture it now? I can.
You CAN do this!
Yours and His,
Lisa Harper
Marathon Mission Founder
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What IS Marathon Mission? Marathon Mission is an energetic team of walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. We run or walk in a variety of races for a slew of worthy compassionate faith and community based causes. We run for a REASON!
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Marathon Mission CHARITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Check this out!! Marathon Mission helps charities on
4 CONTINENTS!
Africa, South America, Asia and North America.
Pick a reason if you don't have one yet!
How you can make YOUR MILES count in 2012...
Why is Anton Botosan Running the Chicago Marathon in 2012? Here's what he says on his lifeRunners Facebook page:
"Hey fellow lifeRunners - I am dedicating my running this year and my journey to the Chicago Marathon in October to support World Vision - To help bring clean water to Africa. I will be posting updates, info and videos on her so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out this new video. It'll make you think and perhaps you'll want to join me??"
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Why is Christine Bruce and a slew of family and friends doing the half marathon with Marathon Mission in Detroit this October? Her son, Hayden, will be working with Engage / Compelled by Compassion and coming along side the well-seasoned Nicaraguan mssionaries, Ken and Kendra Doutt. The Bruces are raising funds for their uniform project. Each uniform costs $35. Without it, the students are not allowed to go to school. See www.compelledbycompassion.org. Go Team!
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Why are Marathon Mission walkers and runners in the Mid-Michigan area doing a 5K or 10K in Clare's Irish Festival Races on Saturday, March 17? To raise funds to Stomp out Hunger in Clare County! You go!
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Got a soft spot in your heart for college students???? Looking for a worthy reason to walk or run this year? How about doing it for the Chi Alpha On Campus Ministry at Central Michigan University? See www.xacmu.blogspot.com or email the Director, Jon Fredrickson at jafredrickson@gmail.com . They need your help! Your efforts can make a huge difference!
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How would you like to do Marathon Mission in 2012 to help the David Speer Family with their Assemblies of God World Mission efforts with Convoy of Hope? The Speers were recently on the ground in Japan providing immediate food and disaster relief during the devastating Tsunami. Want to make your miles count for a reason beyond YOU?? Contact David Speers at david.speer@agmd.org to learn more.
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From the words of a tsunami survivor in Japan... "On the day of the disaster, my job as one of the community leaders was to make sure that the elderly were taken care of. I looked behind me, and there was a wall of water coming at me. I put the lady on my shoulders and started running..." - Noriko
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Remember to register EARLY for your 2012 races! The sooner the better for the cheapest rates. Where are you taking Marathon Mission this year? Keep us posted... (and send us a picture!)
Marathon Mission is trekking to these places...
*Clare Irish Festival - St. Patrick's Day Run - Clare, Michigan - Saturday, March 17, 2012, 9 AM: 5K, 10K, 2 Mile Walk, 1/2 Mile for Kids. Marathon Mission Focus: Feed the hungry in Clare County.
*Virginia Beach / Shamrock Half-Marathon - March 17, 2012 (Go Bruce Legge and Family!)
*The Qualifier - Midland Marathon, Midland, MI - May 20, 2012 : Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K - www.thequalifier.org
* The Crim - Famous 10 Miler, 8 K, 5K, 1 Mile - Flint, MI - August 25, 2012
* Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon - Sunday, October 21, 2012 - Be sure to indicate Marathon Mission when you register on line for the Detroit Marathon! This is the only way you will be on our official MM team list with this spectacular international event! - www.freepmarathon.com
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Event
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1/8 - 3/27
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3/28 - 6/5
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6/6 - 8/ 28
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Marathon - Run
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$80
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$110
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$125
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Marathon - Competitive Walk
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$80
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$110
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$125
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Marathon - Pushrim
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$80
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$110
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$125
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Marathon - Handcycle
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$80
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$110
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$125
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International Half-Marathon Run/Walk
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$75
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$95
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$110
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International Half-Marathon - Competitive Walk
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$75
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$95
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$110
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US-ONLY Half-Marathon - Run
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$75
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$95
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$110
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5k Run/Walk
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$25
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$35
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$40
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5 Person Relay
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$222
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$300
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$375
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January resolutions, winter disillusions
Sure, you made your January resolution — going to exercise, run every day (or at least three times a week), eat right and get into better condition. Ever wonder why we couldn’t all make resolutions right around April 30 — when the weather is getting nice?
Well, let’s face it, no matter what time of the year it is, weather plays a big part in what we can and cannot do when it comes to exercise. I think one of the BIGGEST lies for runners, however, is that we come to believe that there’s no (or little) health benefits to walking. I mean, walking ISN’T running.... Yeah, and...? Well, let’s put it this way, walking ISN’T running, BUT it sure beats sitting on your couch eating chips while you flip channels all afternoon...am I right?
Some days weather simply is king — whether its knee-deep snow, icy conditions, freezing temperatures, thunderstorm, dog peeing in your shoes, hail, extreme temperatures . . . okay, so the dog one may not be weather, but it would definitely cause me to pause . . . or should I say, “paws”? : ) However, the thing is, it doesn’t mean you have to be inactive. Can you get to the mall and walk, can you walk stairs at work, can you do a video exercise tape, can you get on a treadmill or elliptical machine? IF all else fails, do push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, run in place for 60 seconds (do 10 of each and repeat 5 times as quickly as you can, but with good form . . . you’ll break a sweat).
The idea is to just keep your body active, because nothing defeats a physical goal more than inactivity. Now, if you’re ill, recover first (trying to exercise too quickly, as in before you recover, can lead to a relapse and you lose more time to illness). So, if you miss a day, or even if you have to miss a week, do whatever you can to raise your heart rate and get some exercise — whether it’s running or some other form of exercise.
If it looks like it’s going to be weeks before you can run, whether due to illness or ridiculous weather, stay active (friend have a treadmill you could use?), but just move your training start back a few weeks. It’s okay. Who knows, maybe by doing some intense cross training before you start your running regime will make you a better runner? Remember, muscles utilize oxygen better, every pound of excess weight is that much more you have to carry . . . so, go ahead, get some cross training in, maybe work out a healthier diet so that when you do start running, you’re already ahead of the game (stronger, leaner and eating right).
Now, doesn’t that beat just being frustrated because of the weather? You know, bad weather could be a blessing in disguise!
Have an awesome run (or workout : ) today!
Dan
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Did you know that Marathon Mission Founder, Lisa Harper, wrote a book? Living and Loving - The Marathon of Life will motivate you. Need a skip in your step? Quips and quotes will give you a boost. See www.themarathonoflife.com . To order yours today, email lisa@marathonmission.net .
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The Marathon Mission Team . . . We LIVE to GIVE!
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Marathon Mission - PO Box 87265 - Canton, MI 48187
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