Sunday Long Run

Last night was the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. The event was very successful and it looks like we raised about $55,000. The event was well attended and I think everyone had a great time.

As for today's run, I finally called it quits after 10.8 miles. I was doing fine until I headed back into a very strong headwind. At times, it was even hard to walk. But, I am getting some miles in and I feel good about the training progress so far.

I have finished shooting this week's podcast. I think this one is going to be pretty good. I spent Friday night researching podcasting techniques, including lighting and how to work my camera. I want to include some video from last night's walk. Look for something around Wednesday.

Tuesday Run

I decided to break in the shoes rather than put in the ten miles I had considered earlier in the day. I still ran six and am planning a long run this weekend of at least ten.



A friend of mine told me that her brother was just diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family and I will keep them in my mind as I work through some of the exhausting runs that are ahead of me. I always gain inspiration from these stories and whenever I am struggling to finish a run, I remember the struggles I am feeling is nothing compared to the pain of cancer. This is why I am running ... to help find a cure.

WIBW Noon Newscast

I was on WIBW's 12:00 news today with a spot on the Light the Night Walk.  If you are interested, here is the link to the news clip.

Video Podcast #2

The second episode of the video podcast is online. You can also view it on You Tube. Sadly, as the day has gone by, I seem to have caught a cold so the eight miler has been postponed. Hopefully tomorrow. Enjoy the video.

Training Update

I ran five miles tonight. My time was 52:52 which is by all means, pretty slow. But I felt good working my way through it. Sunday I am going to run eight. A big thank you to the donors, those who have pledged support, and those who have offered encouraging words. I have also been asked, "why the video?" The reality is that if I can help raise one dollar more, that will help find a cure one minute earlier that will save the life of one person, I have done my job. Plus it gives me a good reason to play around with my video camera and computer and do something productive and fun. Episode two is undergoing some script editing and rehearsal. Look for it in the next few days. There are some technical issues driving the director crazy. Keep you posted.

Today's Three Miler ...

was only 2.66, but it was with an additional 40 lbs. If you are looking for a tough workout, I recommend a running stroller, a four year old and hills. Lots of them. I forgot the heart monitor, but I am certain my maximum heart rate was in the red for about 2.55 of that. A big thank you to the early donors - $200 already in the bank. I will attempt the five miler on Friday and the eight on Sunday. Hopefully I will have a chance to put together another video podcast. Next weekend it the annual Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Talk to you again soon.

TNT Video Podcast #1

The first of my video podcasts are up. If you are curiuos, the jets at the end of the video flew overhead during the filming of this video. I decided to go ahead and use the footage and tied it in with the closing of the video. The video is also on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcXFgR7int4.

Help Save Lives ... One Mile at a Time

Dear Friends:

Today I begin my training for the P.F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Marathon which will take place on January 13, 2008. I am running this marathon as a participant in the Team in Training program of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The training program will take me 16 weeks and to the marathon in Phoenix, AZ and I am very excited to get started. For those who don't know about the Team in Training program, it is one of the largest organized endurance training programs in the world. I am being coached with running and nutrition advise while I raise money for research and patient services for those fighting Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and Myeloma. I participated in a marathon in 2001 and 100-mile cycling event 2002. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Chapter. As you can see, this is a program that is very near and dear to my heart.

I will continue to update my training progress with this blog as well as a weekly Video Podcast. The first episode is just about ready and I hope to have it up on the web here very soon. In the meantime, please click here and consider making a contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and support not only my efforts, but the fight to find a cure. My goal is $3850, but I hope to far exceed this amount. Click here to make an online donation.

Of course, if you wish to mail a check, you can mail them to:
Greg Hill
3460 SW Jardine Terr.
Topeka, KS 66611

Please continue to check back here and I will continue to update my training progress, hopefully daily and produce a weekly video Podcast where I hope to introduce you to fellow teammates and those fighting and those who have won the battle against cancer. I look forward to an amazing 16 weeks and I hope you will consider joining me in this effort.

For those who are interested, my training this week consists of an easy 3 mile run on Tuesday, a five mile tempo run on Thursday and aneight mile run on Sunday. I'll keep you posted.


Greg