"How's it all going?”
That’s the question I get asked the most lately. So this is an update with just 60 days to go till I lace up the Puma’s and hit the start line on Staten Island, NYC. Between now and then there is much to be done – plenty of training, fund raising & speaking.
I’m so thankful for the support of all those who have joined the support crew to help achieve the goals of this event. You’re helping change lives folks!
Run Melbourne - starts pre dawn, middle of winter, tough. Imagine doing that to get water every morning.
Training
“Short-term pain for others long-term gain…”That’s my training mantra. I’m currently doing around 50+km a week which builds up steadily from now. This includes 4 days running (with Saturday long runs), swimming 1 day & 2 rest days! Yeah, I do those well!
As part of the diet I’ve cut out alcohol & also developed a strange liking for Nutella and peanut butter sandwhiches!!
Very glamorous photo taken seconds after completing Run Melbourne for Team World Vision.
First outing in the spunky new orange shirts!
Upcoming events
The Team World Vision crew have been out and about in Melbourne (including Tim Costello) and Sydney. Next big event is the Melbourne Marathon, Oct 9th. My 13 year old, Aaron, has signed up to run 5km for TWV also.
In August the NY runners got together to share training tips & fund raising stories. What a great bunch. I’m looking forward to spending time with them in NY.
Telling the story
I’ve been hitting the road and hitting the airwaves! Some radio spots on 3AW and local radio, supported by stories in the press and magazines as well. I’ve also been busy speaking at churches, businesses & groups telling the story.
Fundraising
GREAT NEWS! The minimum $10,000 for World Vision target has been reached!Thank you! But let’s not stop there! Lots of bbq, events & opportunities to give still to come.
For your tax-deductible support click this link:
www.teamworldvision.com.au/andrew_mckenzie_7
Love to hear from you!
Andrew
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