Chicago Marathon -- 2009

[mjkoehler]

As some of you know, I am running the '09 Chicago Marathon. I used to run a lot a few years ago and had to take some much needed time off due to knee surgery. Well I started back up and it feels fucking great. I feel better physically and it's helping me clear my head.

I am running it for myself, because on old friend dared me too (I never could say no to her), and for an great charity. Rock for Reading (www.rockforreading.org) is a great organization helping to raise awareness to the alarming rise in illiteracy and helping promote literacy through the power of ROCK!

I have established a site for peeps to make donations for those that would like. Some of you I have already sent an email on this but I want to reach a nice broad audience. If you can donate that is AWESOME, but if you can't that's ok. If you are in the Chicago area, come on out October 11 and cheer everyone on. Maybe a small Board meet up since the ever cool Alady and Taterbug are residents? Certainly if there are any other members running, please come out come out wherever you are.

Oh and to sweeten this deal, I can post a video of me playing a song or 2 on the acoustic when I make me goal. I'm no Tom E, but I've been practicing and wrote a song that is ok.

Mike

http://www.active.com/donate/R4R09/mjk73

[BH]

I'm in on Monday!  Will it take paypal?

[mjkoehler]

It's a direct cc/payment I believe. I can also do offline ones.

[aMillionDreams]

Good luck, Mike!  No way I could make it at this point, but it's on the bucket list.

[ycartrob]

I have always wanted to hear an unplugged version of Walk   ;)

[mjkoehler]

I have always wanted to hear an unplugged version of Walk   ;)

I actually can play it....other then the solo. Sounds pretty bad ass acoustically. Hmmmm, I may have to thrown that in.  ;)

[mjkoehler]

bump to keep on page 1

[Love Dogg]

Play on , Playa!  You are a saint!

[dragonboy]

Bump! Still time to make your donations & support our good man Mike!

All the best chief, much respect  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[mjkoehler]

Thanks to everyone who have donated. I will try to do all you peeps proud in 2 weeks.

[TheBigChicken]

bump...keep dis in da back of ya mind....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioE_O7Lm0I4   ;) 8-) :D

[ALady]

Somehow I missed the fact that you were doing this for charity!  Well done, mjk.   :)  

I'm gonna make a giant RUN THRU! sign for ya   ;)

[mjkoehler]

Awesome! Near Wrigleyville right? Need to know where to look for it.

[ALady]

Probably all over the course, actually - my best friend is running it too, so we're going to try to catch her at a couple different places.  Probably mile 8, 15, 21, and the finish?  What's your pace?

[mjkoehler]

I'm running about 10 min miles.

[BH]

I'm running about 10 min miles.

I could do that......[size=8]on a bike........if someone was chasing me in a car........and it was all downhill.[/size]

[mjkoehler]

Probably all over the course, actually - my best friend is running it too, so we're going to try to catch her at a couple different places.  Probably mile 8, 15, 21, and the finish?  What's your pace?

plus my foolish self booked a return flight at 6PM so I have to be motivated to finish with a good time, get the hell out of the chaos that will be the park shortly after finishing, head back to my friends to shower and consumer my body weight in homemade gellato apparently, and hit O'hare. Why did I not pick a flight next day  :-/

[Penny Lane]

Probably all over the course, actually - my best friend is running it too, so we're going to try to catch her at a couple different places.  Probably mile 8, 15, 21, and the finish?  What's your pace?

plus my foolish self booked a return flight at 6PM so I have to be motivated to finish with a good time, get the hell out of the chaos that will be the park shortly after finishing, head back to my friends to shower and consumer my body weight in homemade gellato apparently, and hit O'hare. Why did I not pick a flight next day  :-/

I am so excited for you. even better if ALady can spot you there!

ALady-you need to make a MOF sign so he'll see you (and so you can support the album)

[ALady]

Probably all over the course, actually - my best friend is running it too, so we're going to try to catch her at a couple different places.  Probably mile 8, 15, 21, and the finish?  What's your pace?

plus my foolish self booked a return flight at 6PM so I have to be motivated to finish with a good time, get the hell out of the chaos that will be the park shortly after finishing, head back to my friends to shower and consumer my body weight in homemade gellato apparently, and hit O'hare. Why did I not pick a flight next day  :-/

Ah, but just think, you'll be at home sleeping in your own bed that same night.  I think you'll be thankful for that!

Penny, right now I'm torn between doing a Run Thru/They Ran sign...maybe one on each side?   :-?  I'd do a MoF sign, but I'm not getting strong "running" vibes from the album....  ;)

I kinda like "Slow Down Ko" for a slogan...but I don't think that's the message I'm trying to convey   ;D

[Soulshine]

Probably all over the course, actually - my best friend is running it too, so we're going to try to catch her at a couple different places.  Probably mile 8, 15, 21, and the finish?  What's your pace?

plus my foolish self booked a return flight at 6PM so I have to be motivated to finish with a good time, get the hell out of the chaos that will be the park shortly after finishing, head back to my friends to shower and consumer my body weight in homemade gellato apparently, and hit O'hare. Why did I not pick a flight next day  :-/

Ah, but just think, you'll be at home sleeping in your own bed that same night.  I think you'll be thankful for that!

Penny, right now I'm torn between doing a Run Thru/They Ran sign...maybe one on each side?   :-?  I'd do a MoF sign, but I'm not getting strong "running" vibes from the album....  ;)

I kinda like "Slow Down Ko" for a slogan...but I don't think that's the message I'm trying to convey   ;D

Whole Lotta Losin and Losin Yo Head are good running songs for me, however I dont think "Losin" would be a good theme either.