A New Year, A New Goal, 26.2 miles. One mile at a time.

Thank you so much to everyone who supported the Baltimore Half Marathon (10/09)! It was an amazing 13.1 miles through downtown Baltimore. We were made up of 107 Team in Training participants who raised more than $243,000!

Many of you know I ran the 13.1 miles in memory of my father who passed away in January 2008. He truly inspired me to give back to my community as he had his whole life. This is my way of honoring his memory, healing from his loss and helping others who need my support.

I had such a great experience with Team in Training that I decided to sign up to mentor for this season and participate in my first full marathon in San Diego.

A little more info:

When: June 6, 2010

What: San Diego Rock N' Roll Half Marathon (26.2 miles)

My race history: 2009 Baltimore Half Marathon, Celtic Solstice, Tampa Gasparilla 15k

Other upcoming events: DC Cherry Blossom 4/11 (10 miles), Frederick Half 5/10 (13.1), Baltimore Half 10/10 (13.1).

I get to help make a difference, I get to help do something BIG. And you can join me on my mission!! I'll do the running --but I could use your support to advance LLS's mission. We are all affected by cancer somehow or the other. Please help me to fight this disease one mile at a time.

Donations are 100% tax deductible. If you would like to contribute alternatively by check: Please make payable to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and contact me to get my mailing address. hkness@comcast.net

You can help even further by passing this site on to at least 5 people you know to help spread the message!!! I will make sure to update my page often so check back to see how I am doing. I really appreciate everything you can do!

UPDATE April 8th

Well I finally did it... I have gone further than I ever have before. Last weekend I completed 14+ miles. Even beating my half marathon time. Katye really challenged me those last 4 miles and it paid off.

Make sure you stop by the Gin Mill in Canton on Saturday April 17th to support my fundraiser. Lots of great silent auction items and raffles. Plus Gin Mill is donating 10% of all food and drinks that evening to LLS.

Courage to Start. Strength to Endure. Resolve to Finish.