Why I am running the Philadelphia Marathon… for Abbe Meck and all those that suffer from seizure disorders on behalf of the Epilepsy Therapy Project. Please donate if you can… http://goo.gl/k685P

I am running for my fiancee, Abbe Meck. Abbe is the amazing person that gave me the courage to run my first marathon in honor of her cousin Alayna two years ago. At the conclusion of the 2011 Disney Marathon, I had a surprise for Abbe – I proposed to her immediately after crossing the finish line and she accepted!

This past January, we were getting ready to take on an even bigger challenge, the Goofy Challenge – a half and full marathon on consecutive days. The day before the half marathon, Abbe suffered two grand mal seizures. The second of which meant she was kept for observation and not cleared to run with me during the half. I had to run for the first time without my running partner. I ran those 13.1 miles angry and upset at her seizures for taking my girl away from me that day. Amazingly, Abbe was cleared to run the full marathon the next day and we finished happy and healthy.

I tell everyone that my 39.3 miles is nothing compared to what Abbe accomplished.

I am running for Abbe and everyone who has had their lives affected by seizure disorders. Please give if you can and share your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter, email, everywhere!

Please donate if you can… http://goo.gl/k685P

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Another busy day. But I do have an announcement coming up regarding my next marathon. Stay tuned!

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I’m tired from a tough work week. I’ve got my work done for the day (it’s 10:30am and I’ve been coding since 6:45am). I’m going to get a run in, hit the library, and that’s the remainder of my to-do list. Wow, that sounds nice for a Saturday.

Movie Reviews…

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – I hate to admit it, but I think I liked this newer remake better than the original.
Real Steel – this was a lot better than I expected. And yeah, any father-son movie gets me. Shut up.

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Viv had her first softball practice last night and she really enjoyed it. This runner dad was especially proud of her hustling during the run across the field. Here’s a shot of the team… (Viv is in the white softball shirt with navy sleeves)

Here is a slideshow of Abbe’s pictures from practice, she got some good ones…

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Oh head/neck ache, please move along, there’s nothing to see here… The temperature fluctuations continue to mess with my sinuses and my neck can be attributed with a heavier workload – too much time at the keyboard.

I’d really like to find some time to get in a short run today, let’s see if my headache cooperates and if I can make my way through this big pile of coding waiting for me.

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