A Reason to Run

Hi. I’m Adam Specht and I am endeavoring on a mission I never thought possible for me. A week ago, my sister asked if I would run in a marathon with her in 2014. Without hesitation, I replied, “Yes. Of course.”

Just typing that, I’m a little shocked by that response.

Why?

I’m shocked because I’ve never run the distance of a marathon (~26.2 miles)…

I’m shocked because I’ve never run the distance of a 25K (~15.5 miles)…

I’m shocked because I’ve never run the distance of a 10K (~6.2 miles)…

Heck, I’ve never been in a race consisting of 5K (~3.1 miles).

How can I even think of running a marathon?

I won’t think about me…but I’ll do it, thinking about all the people I will be helping.

Here is my plan.

I am registered and will run in a 5K the first weekend of January.

I will register and run in a 10K in March.

I will register and run in a 25K in May.

I will register and run in a marathon in October.

This will be a four-race total of approximately 51 miles.

I will be raising money for the local Food Pantry here in Decorah, IA and the 500+ families it serves.

 http://www.firstlutherandecorah.org/?page_id=51

How is that going to happen?

I will be asking you, yes you, for a pledge for every mile I run in a race in 2014. Don't worry if you haven't heard from me yet. You will.

What does that mean?

It means that if you were to sponsor me at $0.50 a mile, you’ll have pledged a total of $25.50 to help the Food Pantry better serves those in need. If may not seem like much, but every bit helps.

What are your goals?

I plan on raising $2,500 with the help of 90 people.

Pledge Amount	Pledges	Amount Raised
$0.25	40	$510.00
$0.50	30	$765.00
$1.00	20	$1,020.00
$5.00	1	$255.00

Total

91

$2,550.00

I am positive that I can reach this goal and perhaps much further beyond.

I also will be accepting pledges and donations of any size.

Any checks for donation should be made out to Food Pantry at FLC and mailed to 604 W. Broadway St, Decorah IA, 52101.

Just make sure to let me know so I can thank you for the support.

Where am I at now?

I have finished my first week of training and have eight weeks until my first race since the 1-mile fitness test in high school.

Each step I take is a personal best.

I’m just starting and I want you to come along and be a part of this with me.

Let's help others. Contact me and pledge today.

Adam Specht

625 Center Street

Decorah, IA 52101

adam.p.specht@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/adam.specht.96