Still Walkin' after 34 years

Sue Ann & I celebrated our 34th anniversary by participating in the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City on July 10th. Sue Ann ran the 5k and I walked it. We feel blessed to be able to pursue our interests in
running and walking.It was a great start to a wonderful week at Camp Arcadia
Checkout the cool youtube videos Camp Arcadia Walking to the Sun

A Teal Ribbon Event

I participated in the 5k Ovarian Cancer Race For Awareness this morning. It was good to get out and about. This was the inaugural event at City Park in Denver. There were about 1400 people altogether who joined in solidarity for the cause. My stats are as follows:

bib number: 419 age: 56 gender: M location: Denver, CO overall place: 194 out of 253 division place: 14 out of 16 gender place: 71 out of 89 time: 44:07 pace: 14:03 nettime: 43:32

I was pleased with my time and my pace. If you want to learn more about Ovarian Cancer please check out Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Start Walking NOW

Startwalkingnow.org

I just found an excellent website by the American Heart Association. This site has all sorts of motivating
tools and resources. I encourage you to check it out and let me know what you think,
peace,
rtg

Sneakers

We had our "commitment" bbq last night at Sarah's house. If there is anything that I've learned over time since trying to "increase physical activity" and "decreasing caloric intake" it's been to make SMART goals. That is to say it is imporant to  state one's goals that are  Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Trackable.  In the process it is very important to go public with one's goals. So, last night we celebrated Art and Michelle who are going to do the half marathon on October 17th. We also heard from Sarah, Amy, Andrea, Traci, Brenda and myself who are going to the entire marathon. Linda and Staci are potentials in the relay for the marathon. Bob and Mark are planning on doing the entire marathon but were not present to publically commit to the event.
Uta brought us the cake with the "sneakers" on it. However, we are not "sneakers" when it comes to our goals. We are out in the OPEN!

Habitat Hustle 5k May 22 Bethany Lutheran Faithful SOLES

Powered by the belief stated in Phil 4:13, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me," the Faithful Soles team of Bethany Lutheran church participated in the First - Annual (hopefully) Habitat Hustle.The winds were mighty, but the SPIRIT inspired the Faithful Soles. YEA TEAM!

RTG & Heather Lafferty, Executive Director

Learn more about the fabulous work of Habitat Metro Denver by checking out
Habitat Metro Denver

PS- I had a time of 43:40, so I'm happy with that

Habitat for Humanity Hustle 5k

Participate in the first annual Habitat Hustle 5K run/walk.





The Habitat Hustle 5K Run and Walk is organized by Habitat of Metro Denver's Youth United program, which engages youth ages 5 to 25 with Habitat's mission of building decent, affordable homes in partnership with low income families.  The youth involved represent schools and churches all across the metro Denver area, and they work together to raise $85,000 in order to fully sponsor a Habitat for Humanity house. The Youth United program has built two houses in Denver and funds from the Habitat Hustle will be used to sponsor the third annual Youth United Habitat house in metro Denver.
Habitat Hustle Details:
When:  Saturday, May 22nd
Time:  Race begins at 8 a.m.
Where:  Sloan's Lake Park in Denver
Cost:  Adults $20, kids 12 and under $10

Bethany Lutheran has put together a team, Bethany Lutheran Faithful Soles. You are invited to join us in running, walking, skipping, jumping, galloping or strolling.  
Sign up for the Habitat Hustle 5 K

Faithful Soles

Members of Bethany Lutheran Church are on the MOVE! So, watch for Faithful Soles this weekend @ the Colfax Marathon as Sarah, Brenda, Traci and Andrea participate in the relay.