Thank yous

I spent my 8.5 mile tempo/ goal pace run reflecting on all of the people that I already have to thank for all that is happening with my marathon.

Thanks to all of the people who have already generously donated on my Sea Shepherd web page. I do not have a complete list yet but I think I know who you are. Thank you so so much.

Thanks to all of the businesses and individuals donating to the raffle. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of people around me.

Thanks to Sarah Conroy for designing an awesome flyer and agreeing to sell raffle tickets at the ever-popular Vegan Meetups. Thanks to Robin Watts for also agreeing to try to sell some ticks,

Thanks to Donald McEwan- a stranger who told me about a whale rescue filmed and on youtube, who is now a friend and involved and spreading the word about my race all the way in Kentucky!

Thanks to my mom who always warns me not to run when it is too hot, not to run when it is too early or too late, not to run when I am too tired, not to run too far. I know she will be there the day of the marathon to tell me not to stop! She is the definition of unconditional love. Oh yeah, and she is donating my next pair of running shoes which I may need soon because my Asics are getting hole-y and my baby blue Nike Airs hurt my feel terribly.

Thanks to every friend of mine who encourages this crazy plan. I mean, running 26.2 miles just because is not a sane endeavor. Thanks for every person who has said I look like I am in great shape on days I am not feeling it.

Thanks to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for all that they do- the donors, the volunteers. Thanks to Paul Watson and the ship crews who put their very lives on the line to save the oceans. Thanks to Sheryl Bryner, a lady with a million things to do, who jumped at my idea and made it all happen by getting me a great donation web page.

And I am not done thanking. Stay tuned for more mushy thanks yous.

Raffle Prizes So Far

RAFFLE PRIZES AS OF 7/17

Cookbook and wallet from Herbivore clothing (herbivoreclothing.com)

$50 gift card for Green Elephant (greenelephantmaine.com)

$25 gift card for Silly's (sillys.com)

$40 gift card for Pepperclub or Good Egg (pepperclubrestaurant.com)

$25 gift card for Sebago Brewing (sebagobrewing.com)

Gift Card from Whole Foods (amount TBD)

Gift Basket from Whole Foods (wholefoods.com)

Gift certificate from Vegan Essentials Online Store (veganessentials.com) (amount TBD)

5 20% off coupons from Rosemont Market- all 5 as one prize (rosemontmarket.com)

Copy of 'Lucky Pigs' by Susan Rooker (ahavapress.com)

heat, well-wishes, and blueberry beer

Portland Harbor was gorgeous on my run this morning. But hot, so very hot. Adding heat and humidity to the mix makes me feel as if I just ate a box of Newman-O's and drank a gallon of soy milk before the run. I felt HEAVY this morning. But I pulled through my 10 slow, sweaty, chafing miles and even had the cheer to stop and admire these three sail boats sitting in the peaceful water.

I spent a great deal of time today thinking about two friends who are going through some really tough times at the moment. My thoughts are with them. Running really gives me time to reflect and send good wishes, if you are into that hippie-dippy shit. Jury is still out as to whether or not I am into that hippie shit, but it certainly doesn't hurt.

I am also going to attempt to begin meditating again. I keep trying and then falling off the wagon. I need me some zen and crap, so I am going to give it another go around. Between that and the running, hopefully I can get this crazy head of mine to slow down a bit.

Take some time today to reflect on someone you know who might need a boost or a well-wish. And I also recommend, if you are so inclined, enjoying a blueberry beer at some point today as well. It is Maine, after all. 90 degrees in Vacationland, and we are just on the verge of blueberry season. What better way to consume blueberries?!

Raffle Prizes Update

- $25 gift card from Sebago Brewing
- $40 gift card from PepperClub/ Good Egg

Did my quickest jaunt around back bay today- 8 minute miles. God, I wish I could be that fast all the time! Perhaps if I quit making vegan mango coconut pancakes for breakfast...nah, unlikely! They were so very yummy and worth a couple of pounds weighing me down.

Herbivore Clothing Raffle Prize

I know some of you are not on Twitter and don't want to be so here is a pic of the Herbivore clothing wallet and book (herbivoreclothing.com)

raffle update

I am constantly trying to get more raffle donations. Whole Foods (my lovely people) will be giving me a gift card and a Whole Body gift basket to raffle off. I am damn lucky to work where I do!

I am hoping to have all kinds of prizes to hand out. Now I am working on trying to find places to sell tickets. More to come...

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Here is a picture of the goodies Herbivore Clothing sent for the raffle. (herbivoreclothing.com). It is the cutest faux leather birdie wallet and an awesome cookbook. I will raffle them together as one prize.