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Okay. So most of you know me for what I am: a talentless, ungifted, goofy-looking, awkward person. Who has a lot of enthusiasm. And that's in line with my personal motto: All heart, no talent.
It explains the marathon in 2006 that I ran without training for, on a torn IT band in my right leg. I limped my way through for a 5:15 finish.
It explains the World Championship Jalapeno Eating Contest I placed 6th in, behind the big names of competitive eaters like Sonya Thomas, Pat Bertoletti, and Rich LeFevre, despite being previously unable to take the heat of anything marked past "Mild." I ended up putting down 53 jalapenos in 8 minutes.
And it explains my next project, to take place sometime in October. Supposedly, the U.S. record for most miles run in 48 hours is 203, and it was set in a race last year(?). The record holder is a guy that runs about a marathon every morning. I'm attempting something close to that. I'm going to run a non-stop, unsupported 200 miles from Houston to Austin. No, I haven't trained for it, nor will I.* I'm just going to take two days off of work, run to Austin, and catch a ride back to Houston.
*Too many people ask about training. But to me, that's the silliest question. Why would I do a run that I train for? How would that be challenging? How is it exciting to see someone do something they are PREPARED to do? It's like seeing Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Of course he can do it; he trained for it! I want to see a TODDLER dunk. MUCH more significant, don't you think?
Also, I'm looking for a charity that I could fundraise for with this run. Any suggestions? Hurricane Ike relief organizations?
P.S. - I'm taking bets. Any takers?
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| | Posted 9/22/2008 4:50 AM - 56 Views - 4 eProps - 2 comments
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