Daryl's Team in Training MCM Page

Marine Corps Marathon 2008 -- MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!





**UPDATE 10/28/2008**

Thanks you all so much for your generous support. I can't thank you all enough for helping me reach my fundraising goal of $3,000.



The start was cold (45 degrees or so) but conditions were great for running. I went out a litte faster than planned, but was able to hold a steady pace almost the entire time. I was right on pace around mile 20, and decided to put a gap between myself and the 3:10 pace group, and I needed every second of it. With the encouragement and support of friends and strangers alike, I was able to fight through the cramps and complete the 2008 MCM in 3hours, 09 minutes, 31 seconds! This is over 12 minutes faster than my time last year, and fast enough to qualify me for the Boston Marathon!! Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement!

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Last year, I completed the Marine Corps Marathon in 3h 21min (that's me struggling mightily at Mile 22 in the picture). It was a long summer and quite the difficult task, as I battled the heat as well as training injuries. I wasn't sure when I'd do another marathon, but now I'm more motivated than ever!



This year, I'm training as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.



My mission this year is two fold:

1) Raise money for an outstanding cause and complete the race in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers.

2) Use this extra motivation to improve upon my finish last year, and join the elite group of racers that qualifies for the Boston Marathon (finish time goal: 3h 10min)



Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission. There is no donation that is too small, and all donations are tax-deductible!



I'll be keeping a training and results blog, so feel free to visit often and check up on me:

http://dtkmcm.blogspot.com/



Thanks for your support!

Daryl Kleist

Last Edited on: 10/28/2008

13 comments

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    "I am going to throw ya 10 bucks here and there from now till the race. Train hard goose!!!!"
     

    Kristine Sweeney

    Wed May 28 11:19:23 EDT 2008

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    "Best of luck with the training."
     

    Anonymous

    Wed Jun 11 11:24:28 EDT 2008

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    "This is really cool! I am sure you will meet your goal and also raise lots of money for a good cause. I can't imagine running a marathon distance. I ran 10 miles once many years ago (Cherry Blossom race) and that was more than enough for me. Dave"
     

    David Parrish

    Thu Jun 12 08:27:55 EDT 2008

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    "On ya, mate. The best way to enjoy a marathon: vicariously. <insert mischievous grin here> Much good (and anti-injury) karma is being sent your way."
     

    Paul van Delst

    Thu Jun 12 08:48:34 EDT 2008

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    "A great cause and a great goal, Daryl. Good luck qualifying for Boston."
     

    Tom Black

    Thu Jun 12 11:06:42 EDT 2008

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    "Wow I cannot image how hard to go through marathon training and complete the race. Good luck for everything."
     

    Xiujuan su

    Thu Jun 12 02:03:28 EDT 2008

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    "I wish you the best in meeting your training and fund raising goals!"
     

    Keith Brill

    Thu Jun 12 08:42:27 EDT 2008

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    "GOOD JOB DARYL YOU ARE AWESOME !!"
     

    Jorge Morales

    Tue Jun 17 11:03:18 EDT 2008

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    "Keep up the good work Daryl! We are so proud of you. Love,,,,,,,,,Dad and Nancy"
     

    Anonymous

    Fri Jun 20 08:01:09 EDT 2008

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    "To undertake something like a marathon takes an obscene amount of dedication; I'm very impressed!! Best of luck to you during the miles!"
     

    Stacie Bender

    Tue Jun 24 11:45:08 EDT 2008

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    "Best of luck Daryl! This is a great cause and I'm happy to support you in your efforts!"
     

    Jeff Ator

    Thu Jul 03 12:35:52 EDT 2008

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    "Run Forest Run !!! Oh I mean Run Daryl Run!!! Best of luck on your race, I hope you do really well !! Love, Aunt Diane "
     

    Diane Rehme

    Thu Oct 16 11:31:29 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck Daryl. We are going to have great weather Sunday for the race. Hope to see you at the marathon."
     

    Bob Oravec

    Fri Oct 24 07:54:03 EDT 2008

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $1,693.89 | Goal: $3,000.00
 
56 %

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My Thanks To

Ryan Marx $200.00
Robert Marx $100.00
Anonymous $100.00
Jorge Morales $100.00
Tom Black $100.00
Paul van Delst $100.00
Anonymous $50.00
Christine Cunnick $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Lee and Krissy Van Wychen $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Meta Sienkiewicz $50.00
Keith Brill $50.00
Yoshiaki Sato $50.00
Xiujuan su $50.00
David Parrish $50.00
Joanne Bernhardt $40.00
Bob Oravec $26.20
Steven Platkowski $25.00
Diane Rehme $25.00
Jeff Ator $25.00
Stacie Bender $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
David Groff $25.00
Doris Pan $25.00
Ronald Errico $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Anonymous $15.01
Kristine Sweeney $10.00
Anonymous $9.99