Runners

The only way I would run 26.2 miles is if clown with a bloody knife was chasing me.

I just started running as a means to relieve stress, lose weight and gain strength. The stress and strength part is working. Peanut M&Ms are keeping the weight from coming off. I'm only training for a 5K,and then we'll see where that takes me. 

Most runners, I think are basically crazy. But they all have reasons for running. Some run to relieve stress, others just had fun doing it, while others are completely addicted to it.

There is an amazing group of people that I know, who run for others who can't run for themselves. These people makeup the Hometown Heroes. This amazing group of people train for events that vary from 5K runs to Marathons, and more.

They train for months at a time, in Utah, beginning in November. They brave the elements; freezing temperatures, snow, ice, etc.; so they can raise money for The Huntsman Cancer Foundation.

These selfless people work very hard for various reasons. Some are cancer survivors, others have lost loved ones to this horrid disease, while others deeply believe in the cause.

The Heroes raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to fight cancer, and it's not through pledges based on how many miles they run. Between runs, they seek donations any way they can. They are dedicated!

Led by Elfi Ortenburger and assisted by Rick Ortenburger, her husband, Elfi never asks for or receives a dime for her endless work training new and experienced runners, planning the training routes and distances for each, not to mention running and fundraising too.

The Ortenburgers are great friends, and great people, as well. You can help this great cause by either running or volunteering to help out, if you live in Utah, or by donating through the organization, wherever you are.

Go to their website: http://www.huntsmancancer.org/giving/huntsman-cancer-foundation/events/huntsman-hometown-heroes and see how you can help. 

We've all been touched by cancer, now you can help in the effort to wipe it out! 

Oh, but I'm serious about the clown.

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