Because of some non-running related things (well, I did run on my lake vacation), I didn't make that National Running Day Donation.
And then, on June 13, I ran the inaugural Downtown Dash in Oklahoma City.
So that's a5k plus a 10k.
We'll turn that into $15* for the United Way, a group that helps in all kinds of ways, and that my wife strongly supports through her employer.
Positive about giving to United Way: You can designate it for local groups.
Negative about giving to United Way: A 3.5 percent processing fee.
*That's right: Normally, a buck a mile. In this case, a buck a kilometer. (And if you're going fully continental, you could even do a euro a k!)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Running Day Run
I got a nice 3.4 mile run in at lunch to celebrate National Running Day. (25:03, 7:21 pace, thanks for asking).
I plan to donate $5 (that's a buck a kilometer, in this case) later today.
Who will you give to on this new holiday?
I plan to donate $5 (that's a buck a kilometer, in this case) later today.
Who will you give to on this new holiday?
National Running Day
Today, June 3, is National Running Day. (Though, as some people have pointed out, every day is running day.)
But a group trying to get people to hit the road put up a website and wants some attention.
Whether you make a special effort today or just hit one of your routine workouts, maybe this is the right time to make your first A Buck A Mile donation.
I'm not sure when I'm going to fit in some miles today. But when I do, I'll think about where I want my money to go.
But a group trying to get people to hit the road put up a website and wants some attention.
Whether you make a special effort today or just hit one of your routine workouts, maybe this is the right time to make your first A Buck A Mile donation.
I'm not sure when I'm going to fit in some miles today. But when I do, I'll think about where I want my money to go.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Train To Give
For most runners -- and triathletes -- races only come a few times a year.
If you want to give something back using the Buck A Mile philosophy, you can still do some good with your training.
During training for a long-distance race, you could designate one long run a month as your donation run.
If you feel very generous, you could even donate for every mile you log. Can't afford that? Try a buck for each day you train.
Remember, every buck helps, and you don't have to be racing to help out.
If you want to give something back using the Buck A Mile philosophy, you can still do some good with your training.
During training for a long-distance race, you could designate one long run a month as your donation run.
If you feel very generous, you could even donate for every mile you log. Can't afford that? Try a buck for each day you train.
Remember, every buck helps, and you don't have to be racing to help out.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tell A Friend, Tell Me
Someone asked if she could share this site with others. Please do! No matter how generous I get, no matter how many races I run, I don't have serious dollars to donate to any one cause, let alone to the many that deserve support.
I hope to encourage many, many others to donate a buck a mile.
Someday -- maybe someday soon -- this site will help you encourage others to donate, or keep track of what you give. For now, it's just word-of-mouth.
So tell whomever you would like.
And, if you give a gift somewhere, please let me know. E-mail me at abuckamile AT gmail dot com.
I hope to encourage many, many others to donate a buck a mile.
Someday -- maybe someday soon -- this site will help you encourage others to donate, or keep track of what you give. For now, it's just word-of-mouth.
So tell whomever you would like.
And, if you give a gift somewhere, please let me know. E-mail me at abuckamile AT gmail dot com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
First Donation
I just clicked submit on my first A Buck A Mile donation. I ran (part of) the Andy Payne Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City on May 23, and owed $26.20 to a group. Below, you can see some of the groups I considered giving to.
Somehow, Special Olympics just felt right this time around. Maybe they don't meet needs in the same way as a food program would, but the group brings a lot of joy to a lot of people.
If you would like to give as well -- and, ultimately, I hope the idea of A Buck A Mile goes WELL beyond just me -- you can do it online.
Maybe you've just done a marathon and want to do $1 a mile. Maybe you do $5 a mile for a 5k. Everything helps.
Race Report
A brief look at the race, the Andy Payne Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City. I hoped to run a 3:45 in my second marathon -- and second in a month. I also had an inkling that in the small field, that time could win my age group, or at least medal.
It was a warm but tolerable start, and I spent most of the time on a 3:30 pace. But expected cloud cover never developed, and it was approaching 80 degrees by the time the third and final lap around the lake started. I allowed myself to walk through a water station, and said I'd walk as needed. I did that, but at mile 22 found myself dry heaving along the course. After a rest, I could not stop panting, even while walking. Feeling heat distress setting in, I called it off.
Found a ride back around the lake with another guy who was taking a DNF. He was out searching for a friend who, it turned out, was yet another DNF.
Of course, I gave the full $26.20 to Special Olympics. Not their fault I had a bit of a failure.
Somehow, Special Olympics just felt right this time around. Maybe they don't meet needs in the same way as a food program would, but the group brings a lot of joy to a lot of people.
If you would like to give as well -- and, ultimately, I hope the idea of A Buck A Mile goes WELL beyond just me -- you can do it online.
Maybe you've just done a marathon and want to do $1 a mile. Maybe you do $5 a mile for a 5k. Everything helps.
Race Report
A brief look at the race, the Andy Payne Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City. I hoped to run a 3:45 in my second marathon -- and second in a month. I also had an inkling that in the small field, that time could win my age group, or at least medal.
It was a warm but tolerable start, and I spent most of the time on a 3:30 pace. But expected cloud cover never developed, and it was approaching 80 degrees by the time the third and final lap around the lake started. I allowed myself to walk through a water station, and said I'd walk as needed. I did that, but at mile 22 found myself dry heaving along the course. After a rest, I could not stop panting, even while walking. Feeling heat distress setting in, I called it off.
Found a ride back around the lake with another guy who was taking a DNF. He was out searching for a friend who, it turned out, was yet another DNF.
Of course, I gave the full $26.20 to Special Olympics. Not their fault I had a bit of a failure.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Possible Donations
Friends made some great suggestions for my first donations after Saturday's upcoming Andy Payne marathon.
No decision yet, but check out some of the possibilities:
Children's Miracle Network
American Heart Association
Relay For Life
United Way
Special Olympics
Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
So many worthy causes, so little money. That's part of why I hope to -- eventually -- have a way to encourage others to give.
Short race report and unveiling of the donation coming after the race!
No decision yet, but check out some of the possibilities:
So many worthy causes, so little money. That's part of why I hope to -- eventually -- have a way to encourage others to give.
Short race report and unveiling of the donation coming after the race!
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