One Crazy Idea

About nine months ago I was searching running race calendars looking for half marathons to run in 2011 I found a race called Pikes Peak Ascent.  I had heard of the run before, but I never considered running it.  I remember thinking you would have to be crazy to run that race.  As time went on, I was involved in meetings and fundraising events for Summit Academy.  Summit Academy is a school for children with learning differences.  My daughter, Katie, is a student at Summit and I am a board trustee.  The tuition parents pay is expensive and doesn't cover the costs of educating our kids.  Summit is an independent school that doesn't receive any state or federal funding, so fundraising is extremely important for the survival of Summit Academy.  One day after a meeting, an idea popped into my head.  I could run the Pikes Peak Ascent race and raise money and awareness for Summit Academy.   I know plenty of people who have run marathons to raise money for a cause or charity.  However, I don't know anyone who has run the Pikes Peak Ascent.   I thought it was a unique and crazy enough run to get some attention.  I began sharing my idea with a few people at Summit and before I knew it I was signed up for the Pikes Peak Ascent.  Call me crazy!  I'm excited about the upcoming challenge of fundraising, bringing awareness to our community about Summit Academy, training and ultimately running the race.  I am blessed to have so many supportive people helping and cheering me on.  Thanks to all!  And the journey begins.......