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    Posted on October 3rd, 2007

    Written by ed

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    Countdown to NY Marathon – 30 days!

    The countdown to race day, November 4th

    30 days left

    ~100 more training miles in the next 4 weeks, including my final long run of 20 miles next weekend

    Injury report: 1 black toenail, a perpetually iced Achilles tendon, and a pair of chafed nipples (damn, I knew I forgot to pack the BodyGlide that day)

    And….raised $3,695 so far, only $805 shy of my personal goal of $4500

    (Deadline to contribute is Oct. 19th)

    Hi friends!

    As I approach the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing, which falls on race day, Nov. 4th this year, I eagerly anticipated watching “The War” documentary on PBS last week.  There’s something to be said about that generation of Americans, and I’m proud and inspired to say that the memory of my dad – who was an army medic in WWII, traversing through Normandy, the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), France, Holland, and Belgium – is a huge inspiration for me as I prepare for the New York Marathon. Yes, I’ve done marathons before (this will be my ninth), and sure I know what to expect in terms of proper pacing, stretching, hydrating, and doing whatever it takes to get across that finish line in one piece.  But this marathon will definitely feel different this time around. The more and more I become aware of my dad’s generation and how important they were to our country (you should rent “The War”, or “Band of Brothers” and see for yourself), the more I’m compelled to keep that spirit of “never give up” alive and well.  And particularly as this fundraiser will benefit cancer research, which, as we all get older, seems to affect more and more people in our lives – friends, relatives, and co-workers.

    Lastly, I’d like to hugely thank everyone who’s contributed to my fundraising effort so far.  If you haven’t yet contributed, and would like to do so, below is how you can help

    (1) You can visit http://www.mskcc.org/fredsteam to make a secure donation.  Click on “Make a donation” (and if it asks you which runner you’re supporting, just enter my name to get to my homepage)

    (2) Or, you can write a check to “Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center”, and mail it to me at:

    Ed Gory

    97 Manor Ct.

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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