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2008
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Location:

chicago,IL,

Member Since:

Aug 06, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon 2008 - 2:02

Short-Term Running Goals:

I am training for the NYC Marathon.  I would like to finish in under 3:50.  I am using the Hal Higdon Intermediate II training schedule.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston 2010

Personal:

I am 38 y/o andjust finishing up medical school.  It is difficult to keep up with rigorous training schedules and med school...but I find it is one of the only ways for me to get some time to clear my head.

I dedicate all of my races to an elementary school in Zambia that my parents are helping to build.  For this year, I found a corporate donor (via ebay) that is donating $9000 to the school.  In exchange, I have offered to wear pajamas bearing their slogan while I train and race! (I know...its pretty crazy...but its all for a great cause)  More info about me and my running can be found at MilesForMacha.com

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I am leaving for Africa this evening.  I will be there for 7 weeks. While over there, I will be helping in a local hospital and helping with the new school and boarding home that my parents are working on.  It will be a challenge to keep up with my training schedule!  I will be posting stories and pictures on my blog at MilesForMacha.com, so if you are interested, please take a look.

Comments
From Kim on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 16:24:18

Wow, I just happened to run across your blog and see what you are doing! What a neat experience! I would love to go do something like you are doing! I will definitely go check out your pictures and stories!

If you get some running in that will be great, but even if you don't you are doing an amazing thing! Congrats to you and your parents for what you are doing!

From Greg on Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:33:12

Thank you Kim for the support and encouragement!

My parents are the ones that are doing all the work...so they deserve all the credit - not me.

It is amazing to see everything that is happening here with the new school in Zambia. The people here have so little and this school is an amazing new opportunity for the children to reach their full potential. It is pretty overwhelming and special to be a part of something like this.

thanks again for reading and your support!

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