Previously I have written about the challenge that The Running Griffin and Mrs. Running Griffin went through when Mrs. RG was admitted to Tufts Medical Center with severe preeclampsia, lived there for 7 weeks and then gave birth to our daughter Cailin at just 33 weeks when she weighed 2 lbs. 13 oz. Some people might think running a marathon is tough but after going through a medical ordeal like this, 26.2 miles is just putting one foot in front of the other.

Last year, we ran the Boston Marathon together to raise funds for the Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation. Founded after former Boston Bruin Ace Bailey died in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation raises money to benefit the NICU at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston where Cailin received amazing care!

This year, Mrs. Running Griffin is hitting the Hopkinton to Boston trail again for the 2013. Boston Marathon and again is raising funds for the Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation. You can donate online by clicking here.

As part of the fundraising, what better way than to donate to a great cause and get a good 3 week workout challenge in, as well. Join The Running Griffin and Reno Race Promotion for the Sweat for a Cause Get Fit for Floating Challenge. For just a $10 donation, you can burn calories by running, doing situps and/or doing squats. Compete against your group of friends and track your results all while supporting the Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation.

You can sign up for Get Fit for Floating by clicking here. Let the games begin!

The Cure is Coming! 2013 will be held in Lexington Center on May 4th. The event will feature a 5K Road Race, a 4-mile Awareness Walk and Wheelchair Ride, a picnic lunch, music and family entertainment! The Cure is Coming! is dedicated to raising ALS awareness and raising funds for ALS Therapy Development Institute, the largest non-profit biotech solely focused on finding an effective therapy for ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease.

In 2012, The Cure is Coming had more walkers and runners than ever before and raised over $80,000 for ALS TDI. They hope to break records again in 2013. Join us!

Here is the race recap from last year’s run. Join The Running Griffin at this year’s run and help find a cure for ALS!

The Running Griffin would like to welcome Karhu to our Running Related Business listings.

KARHU, meaning “bear” in Finnish, is a leading running brand in Europe and has provided technical running and outdoor gear for nearly 100 years. With an authentic heritage in running and a deep connection to the outdoors, KARHU follows the Finnish principles of design simplicity and running purity. KARHU shoes have been worn on the feet of some of the greatest Finnish runners, including Boston Marathon champion Olavi Suomalainen, and Paavo Nurmi, giving rise to the Flying Finns.

I have been using the Karhu Flow Fulcrums for my short distance runs and they have been working splendidly. The sneakers are super lightweight but offer just the right amount of foot support to ensure running stability. The sneakers, bright red in color, provide both a good look out on the race course but more importantly have held up over a series of races.

Keep an eye out at races for the Karhu Airstream camper and meet-up with the friendly and helpful Karhu staffers/runners who are both informative and downright great people.

Thanks to Karhu for joining The Running Griffin!

 

(If you would like your running related business added to The Running Griffin, please email therunninggriffin@gmail.com.)

 

It’s time for another marathon!

This May you can join The Running Griffin at the Buffalo Marathon. Now in its 13th year, the Buffalo Marathon is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier, taking you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Runners come for the great course, ideal weather, excellent value and Niagara Falls is only 20 minutes away.

Having never been to Buffalo before, it will be a great time to check out a new city and run a marathon that I have heard nothing but good things about! The Buffalo Marathon registration comes with a pre-race pasta dinner, a runner’s expo and post-race party, as well!

I have already booked my flight and hotel room in Buffalo and I hope you will consider joining me in registering for this race. If you are not ready for a full marathon, there is also a half-marathon and relay option, as well.

Registration for the Buffalo Marathon can be found by clicking here. Who’s with me?