Monday, May 14, 2012

Action 480 - Wait By The Phone.

On Sunday, I will be running 26.2 miles in the Pasadena Marathon. And I am absolutely confident that I will be motivated the entire way. But I am also only human, and I am open to the idea that I may have a mile or two where I really struggle. That's where all of my friends come in. I need you folks to each make a call. Meanwhile, I'll be right here.

Action 480 - Wait By The Phone.

I am asking everyone to call my Google Voice number (619.630.4328) between now and Thursday and leave me a brief message cheering me on. On Thursday evening, I will download all the messages and add them to my iPod Shuffle so they will play randomly between my running songs during the race. One minute I'll be rocking out to Pink or Disturbed, the next minute I'll hear your voice encouraging me to get after it!

You aren't sure what to do? No problem. I'll give you a scenario. Imagine that you are standing near mile 20 on the course and you see me about to run by you. You have just a moment as I approach and then pass you, so you have to make it count. What do you yell to me as I come by?
Run, John! Run!

You trained for this. You can do this. Go, John!


Semper Fi, Brother. Almost there!



Whatever you feel like saying, go for it. You can say whatever you want, as long as it isn't a ten minute message extolling the virtues of sleeping in, walking, or lounging around. *laughing*

I did this once before, and I can't possibly explain how much it means to me to hear from my friends and family while I'm out there running. Your words inspire and motivate me, and I feel like you're right there with me.



So, pick up that phone and call now. I'm standing by waiting for your call! (Well, the call is going immediately to my Google Voice mail, but you get the idea.)

Thanks, everyone. You'll all be with me as I complete this milestone.

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