tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62482766563187051812024-02-20T11:50:36.279-05:00LIFE Runners<b>Living in Faith Exchange (LIFE) Runners are <a href="http://lifegroup413.org">LIFE Group Devotions</a> members who pray, raise funds, and run...for ProLife! LIFE Runners will pray and run as a team until we cross the finish line to end abortion...saving the Unborn (and families). "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." Jer 1:5 To join us, please send request to Coach Pat at contact@lifegroup413.org.</b>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-29857389414642021082010-11-13T13:39:00.004-05:002010-11-13T16:03:48.492-05:00New website!The LIFE Runners archive/updates are now posted at <a href="http://run.lifegroup413.org/">http://run.lifegroup413.org/</a>. Please check out our new website and let me know how to make it better (<a href="mailto:contact@lifegroup413.org">contact@lifegroup413.org</a>). Thanks to our mighty, gracious, and merciful God!<br /><br /><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>,<br />Coach Pat<br />Phil 4:13Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-85233418379549366402010-09-26T16:35:00.076-04:002010-11-14T19:22:02.827-05:002011 LIFE Runners (planning and inviting!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJV350H9Zdkmm0K-EYNeBHa8lQ7GhAGb8q7Wpm_gQBCc42gx8nJmDqSW6J5vtgUcLrbUt9zEzvaDNh7BDgakssa4hDcY2m0-DlaZGlsSneulpA_8SWMUbywpW7bBpmx9aR1MwfhRilzjDE/s1600/DSC_0832.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521343979944335842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJV350H9Zdkmm0K-EYNeBHa8lQ7GhAGb8q7Wpm_gQBCc42gx8nJmDqSW6J5vtgUcLrbUt9zEzvaDNh7BDgakssa4hDcY2m0-DlaZGlsSneulpA_8SWMUbywpW7bBpmx9aR1MwfhRilzjDE/s200/DSC_0832.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Kansas City Half/Full Marathon for ProLife (15 Oct)</strong><br /><strong>* Our Calling:</strong> LIFE Runners are LIFE Group Devotions members who pray, raise funds, and run…for ProLife!<br /><strong>* Core Values:</strong> Keep the Faith, Respect Life from Conception to Natural Death, Run so as to Win.<br />* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">LIFE Runners Team FB</a>, <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions blog</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)<br />------------------------------------<br /><strong>2011 LIFE Runners Team</strong>,<br /><br />The 2010 LIFE Runners had an anointed Sioux Falls half/full Marathon race weekend...for ProLife! Check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/papcastle#!/album.php?aid=2056406&id=1398034892&ref=mf">2010 LIFE Runners photo album</a>. Before we settle in for Thanksgiving dinner, let's do some initial planning for God to do amazing things with the 2011 LIFE Runners weekend (<a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/halfmarathon.php" target="_blank">Kansas City half/full Marathon</a>, 15 Oct). The course is described as "fast" and "scenic." With the Saturday race, we will plan a Friday prerace dinner, Saturday evening worship service, and a Saturday night party.<br /><br /><strong>2011 GOAL:</strong> Build a miracle team of 100 LIFE Runners to raise $25,000 ($250 per runner) for the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a> (free ultrasounds)...saving babies (and families)! 87% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby ultrasound...don't abort. For 2010, we raised over $7K for the Alpha Center bus with 17 LIFE Runners and over 100 generous sponsors (<a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-runners-2-wks-to-go-taper-body.html" target="_blank">list</a>).<br /><br /><strong>TEAM ROSTER:</strong> 53 adult runners and 7 kid runners (from 18 states). OTHERS?<br />* <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/marathon.php">Full Marathon</a> (23): Mike Austad (SD), Rosemary Bernth (IA), Chris Bird (TN), Dave Butterfield (OH), Pat/Angi Castle (IL), Steve Castle (MN), Kiplimö Chemirmir (TX), Ger Fjeldheim (IA), Becky/Chris Gregory (NE), Stuart Hughes (MO), Rachel Lindner (TX), Rachel Person (SD), Jason Peters (SD), Kia Rector (SD), Rich Reich (FL), Rob Rysavy (CO), Courtney Schumann (CO), Fr. Jonathan St. Andre (PA), Sarah Vetch (MN), Deneen Waddell (WI), Doug Young (AR)<br />* <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/halfmarathon.php">Half Marathon</a> (30): Dave Alpers (SD), Brenda Alvine (SD), Deborah Bertsch (SD), Lynn Bishara (FL), Stephanie Bossman (SD), Karla Brien (IL), Scott Casmer (CO), Tina Castle (MN), Joe Castle (IN), Shantelle Castle (AZ), Tracy Clinton (UT), Aaron/Brenda Ferrie (IA), Shane Hall (MO), Pam McGushin (IL), Ardis Moeller (SD), Julie Norton (SD), Deanna Peters (SD), Mandi Poss (IA), Erica Reich (FL), John Shannon (IL), Jamie Simpson (KS), Stephanie Spader (SD), Dale/Tayler Sundermann (NE), Wade/Ashlee Sundermann (MO), Dan Szarke (CO), Julie Weiss (FL), Chris Wyckoff (CO)<br />* <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/5k.php">5K</a> or <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/kidsmarathon.php">1.2 mile</a> (7): Brianna Castle (10), Grace Castle (7), Paige Castle (10), Carter Ferrie (7), Trevor Ferrie (10), AJ Spader (10), Catherine Spader (7)<br /><br /><strong>INVITE:</strong> As most marathoners only do one or two races each year, we need to invite our ProLife family/friends now for them to plan on joining us. If we each recruit one LIFE Runner by Christmas, we will have 76 runners. If all 76 runners then recruit another LIFE Runner by the beginning of the marathon training schedule (25 July), we will have 152 LIFE Runners for 2011. Our courageous goal of 100 runners can be done...with inspiration (Jer 1:5, Phil 4:13)! When inviting, explain that LIFE Runners are members of the LIFE Group Devotions faith community who pray, run, and raise funds for ProLife! "If not you, who? If not now, when?"<br /><br /><p><strong>MAINTENANCE:</strong> Training schedules begin 13 June for the <a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm">full</a> and 25 July for the <a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/index.htm">half</a>. At the start of these training schedules you should be able to comfortably run 3 miles. For maintenance in your off season, consider running at least 3 miles for 3 days of the week with one longer run on the weekend. For injury prevention and improvement, do stretching and core training after every run. To keep things interesting, plan a 5K or 10K every 3 months. God luck with your upcoming races...wear your LIFE Runners jersey and ProLife wristband to give voice to the Unborn...saving babies (and parents)!</p>Let's continue to run/pray hard that we soon cross the finish line for the end of abortion. As my brother Steve said to me at mile 19 of the Sioux Falls Marathon, "stay strong, stay vigilant"!<br /><br /><strong>Godspeed</strong>, Pat<br />Jer 1:5<br /><em>Runners run. Christians Pray. </em><a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><em>LIFE Runners</em></a><em> (</em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363#!" target="_blank"><em>FB</em></a><em>) do both!</em><br /><br />*<strong> </strong>Abortion reality (<a title="http://www.priestsforlife.org/images/index.aspx" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,153,34); BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; TEXT-DECORATION: none; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial" href="http://www.priestsforlife.org/images/index.aspx" target="_blank">images</a>): #1 death cause (23% pregnancies). <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,153,34); BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; TEXT-DECORATION: none; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Prov" target="_blank">Prov 24:11</a> & <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,153,34); BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; TEXT-DECORATION: none; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jer" target="_blank">Jer 1:5</a>. "A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish." Blessed Mother Teresa<br />*<strong> </strong>"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." Ikangaa<br />* "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary." Isaiah 40:31Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-58746753132198147192010-09-18T21:20:00.101-04:002010-11-13T16:42:09.678-05:002010 LIFE Runners (through the finish line!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJTxhRVNIf9lcNV1vd0Jjfm9zIMiRi0Jw4T2fumRsfTpbv_dMaRAOFmWOAjDZupGBKzS7woXC0eUvRAku_vEShyphenhyphen_0ofDO3FzEXGN8zkPCRAwDmz7E2j1jYibQ-ueuX04AYZxn61bUPU2nu/s1600/tina15.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518466202103821074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJTxhRVNIf9lcNV1vd0Jjfm9zIMiRi0Jw4T2fumRsfTpbv_dMaRAOFmWOAjDZupGBKzS7woXC0eUvRAku_vEShyphenhyphen_0ofDO3FzEXGN8zkPCRAwDmz7E2j1jYibQ-ueuX04AYZxn61bUPU2nu/s200/tina15.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><strong>Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon for ProLife (12 Sep)</strong></div><div>* Mission: God first, Save the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health</div><div>* 2010 Team (20): Jason Peters (SD), Rich/Erica Reich (FL), Pat/Angi Castle (IL), Aaron/Brenda Ferrie (IA), Becky Loving Gregory (NE), Rob Rysavy (CO), Scott Casmer (CO), John Shannon (IL), Deborah Bertsch (SD), Ardis Moeller (SD), Dale Sundermann (NE), Mandi Poss (IA), Mark/Kia Rector (SD), [Sue Peters (SD), Deanna Peters (SD), and Steve Castle (MN) for amazing team support!]</div><div>* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">LIFE Runners Team FB</a>, <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions blog</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)<br />------------------------------------<br /><strong>LIFE Runners Team, </strong>congrats on finishing the Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon...for ProLife! The 2010 LIFE Runners weekend was like a ProLife retreat with the Mass, prerace agape dinner, race sacrifices, and post race celebration. I agree with Scott Casmer, "It was one of the best weekends of my life"...and Dale Sundermann, "It was the most enjoyable race/event." Let's prepare for God to do more great things with the 2011 LIFE Runners weekend (<a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/halfmarathon.php" target="_blank">Kansas City half/full Marathon</a> 15 Oct)!</div><div>. </div><div></div><div><strong>Alpha Center:</strong> Our contributions to the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a> exceeded $7K (including Kia's $400 prize) with many thanks/prayers for our 100+ generous sponsors (<a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-runners-2-wks-to-go-taper-body.html" target="_blank">list</a>). The 2011 LIFE Runners team will gladly raise funds again for the life saving Alpha Center bus mission (provides free ultrasounds). 87% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby ultrasound...don't abort! </div><div>. </div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>2010 LIFE Runners Story:</strong> This <a href="http://www.facebook.com/papcastle#!/album.php?aid=2056406&id=1398034892&ref=mf">Facebook photo album</a> has routinely updated photos, captions and comments that tell our story. </div><div></div><div>* Our training/fundraising was inspired by the faith/endurance of JP, his parents Jason/Deanna, and his grandparents Sue/Bill! <a href="http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=104805">Running for JP</a> (KELO article/TV video) and <a href="http://www.ksfy.com/global/category.asp?c=185294&clipId=5105883&autostart=true">Faith and Family Inspire Sioux Falls Marathon Finisher</a> (KSFY TV video). </div><div>* Articles (in progress): O'G High School Scroll (Cameron Johnson), O'G Alumni Re-U-Knighter (Carol Nesbitt), Alpha Center newsletter (Jenay Hallickson)</div><div>.</div><div></div><div><strong>2010 Season Highlights (chrono order):</strong> New team slogan/logo/jersey. Leslee read Steve's <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/2010/09/1-corinthians-924-running-race.html">Running the Race</a> LIFE Group devotion to 1200 pregnancy center leaders in Dallas. Leslee shared our story with Bishop Swain at the airport. Kimberly/Leslee Alpha Center tour ("marathon coach" written on bus, Memorial Garden plaques, Leslee's 26th yr). Team blessing after prerace Mass. Sue/Bill hosted prerace dinner (praying over JP, children's prayers, "eating an elephant"). Awesome race day support (great signs). Rich crossing the finish line holding up 12 wk baby model (for all to see "real Life"). Dale paced Rob to a PR. John paced Angi to a PR. Aaron paced Mandi. First half marathon for Mandi/Scott/Ardis. Steve/Erica encouragement helped Pat through some tough miles. Aaron/Brenda went back for Jason. Jason/JP/Team finish. Kia gave her $400 prize (3rd place lady) to the Alpha Center...putting us over $7,000 raised for the crisis pregnancy bus. KELO/KSFY TV stories. Inspired new LIFE Runners. Helped save babies (and families). </div>.<br /><div></div><div><div><strong>2011 LIFE Runners:</strong> The <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/halfmarathon.php" target="_blank">Kansas City half/full Marathon</a> (15 Oct 2011) is described as "fast" and "scenic." With the Saturday race, we will plan a Fri prerace dinner, Sat evening worship service, and a Sat night party! We already have 38 adult runners and 5 kid runners (from 13 states) interested in joining the 2011 LIFE Runners team. See updated roster in latest update. </div><div>.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Let's continue to run/pray hard that we soon cross the finish line for the end of abortion. You all fuel my ProLife engine with your demonstrated dedication to saving the Unborn (and their parents). I salute and thank you! </div></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>Godspeed</strong>,<br />Coach Pat<br />Jer 1:5<br /><em>Runners run. Christians Pray. </em><a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><em>LIFE Runners</em></a><em> (</em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363#!" target="_blank"><em>FB</em></a><em>) do both!</em></div></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-14128262676203407682010-09-09T07:02:00.028-04:002010-09-19T10:12:28.734-04:002010 LIFE Runners (3 days to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWqKhmfx6xbhiwcxnj91RRBCx0OgfDOLrF5C9ew_x8mzmKBXblgtCpiWJTYhRh3l9UvRK-5HDS9YK5GZgDhZUMuUHM9-OKYZbGZ_HdXk2QsFFvxT0ZHWgWoM4M7kkUp3k7kHYGSgMEYVw/s1600/IMG_4309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514870499994063170" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWqKhmfx6xbhiwcxnj91RRBCx0OgfDOLrF5C9ew_x8mzmKBXblgtCpiWJTYhRh3l9UvRK-5HDS9YK5GZgDhZUMuUHM9-OKYZbGZ_HdXk2QsFFvxT0ZHWgWoM4M7kkUp3k7kHYGSgMEYVw/s200/IMG_4309.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon for ProLife (12 Sep)</strong></div><div>* Mission: God first, Save the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health</div><div>* Team (20): Jason Peters (SD), Rich/Erica Reich (FL), Pat/Angi Castle (IL), Aaron/Brenda Ferrie (IA), Becky Loving Gregory (NE), Rob Rysavy (CO), Scott Casmer (CO), John Shannon (IL), Deborah Bertsch (SD), Ardis Moeller (SD), Dale Sundermann (NE), Mandi Poss (IA), Mark/Kia Rector (SD), [Sue Peters (SD), Deanna Peters (SD), and Steve Castle (MN) provided amazing team support!]</div><div>* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons for ProLife FB</a>, <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)</div><div>------------------------------------</div><div><strong>LIFE Runners Team</strong>,</div><br /><div></div><div>Only 3 days to go until we line up for our mission statement (above)! Our prayers during training, fundraising for ultrasounds with the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>, and wearing the "REMEMBER The Unborn" jerseys...will save lives and help bring an end to abortion. [90% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby with an ultrasound...don't abort!]<br /><br /><strong>FUNDRAISING:</strong> As of 8 Sep, we have 98 sponsors (<a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-runners-2-wks-to-go-taper-body.html" target="_blank">list</a>), and the Alpha Center has received 85 of the donations ($5,772) for LIFE Runners! We will present the Alpha Center with a "big check" either during the tour or at the prerace meal. Let's lift up prayers of thanksgiving for our sponsors and invite them to receive the <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>).<br /><br /><strong>MEDIA:</strong> If God gives us a platform, we will gladly use it to glorify Him with our ProLife ministry...further protecting the Unborn (and parents)! Thanks to Sue Peters for getting the word out.</div><div>* KELO TV will do an interview with the LIFE Runners at 2 PM, Saturday, 11 Sep, Lewis Park (E. 54th St. & Lewis Ave)...to be shown during the 6 PM News on Sat. </div><div>* The O'G High School Scroll (Cameron Johnson) and O'G Alumni Re-U-Knighter (Carol Nesbitt) are doing articles about the LIFE Runners. </div><div>* The Alpha Center (Jenay Hallickson) is doing a LIFE Runners article for their next newsletter.<br /><br /><strong>JERSEY VERSE:</strong> Please memorize the verse on our jersey/logo...people will ask you what it states. "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5</div><br /><div><strong>ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):</strong></div><div>* Alpha Center Tour (9 AM, 801 E. 41st St)</div><div>* Packet Pickup (10 AM, Scheels All Sports, 41st & Western Ave)</div><div>* St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, 901 North Tahoe Trail): Invite family/friends.</div><div>* Prerace Meal (5:30 PM, Sue/Bill Peters home, 4400 River Oaks Circle): Please arrive between 5 and 5:30 PM (for team photo).<br /><br /><strong>2011 Team:</strong> The LIFE Runners are doing the <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/halfmarathon.php" target="_blank">Kansas City half/full Marathon</a> in mid October, 2011. Why? Primarily because of it's central location for most active LIFE Runners. Plus, mid Oct is a great time of year for a marathon...and the race is described as "fast" and "scenic"! Let me know if you are a "maybe", "probably not" or "definitely". Spread the word for recruiting more LIFE Runners.</div><br /><div>Looking forward to the team fellowship (sharing/growing/praying/praising) this weekend...see you soon!</div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>,</div><div>Coach Pat</div><div>Phil 4:13</div><div><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)</div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-85106269718268613462010-09-03T11:54:00.020-04:002010-09-09T07:19:56.639-04:002010 LIFE Runners (1 wk to go!): get set...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAt88ty8bVWk3uq7qJ0nwHm1WE3sweSIeMDCKvWAwuceN_0qQDAKB4n4eLOHnCPWQXqhpwi-_R7piw1PYVE5VBx_aAoVVwNmdxMrAG0sVo0WAmIIxCTJEUefjaoe4R55x4DvOhxucUfqr/s1600/Boston,+Holocaust,+Apr+09,+014+-+Copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512721099366778258" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAt88ty8bVWk3uq7qJ0nwHm1WE3sweSIeMDCKvWAwuceN_0qQDAKB4n4eLOHnCPWQXqhpwi-_R7piw1PYVE5VBx_aAoVVwNmdxMrAG0sVo0WAmIIxCTJEUefjaoe4R55x4DvOhxucUfqr/s200/Boston,+Holocaust,+Apr+09,+014+-+Copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife (Sun, 12 Sep)</strong><br />* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health<br />* Team (18): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Aaron/Brenda Ferrie, Becky Loving Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch, Ardis Moeller, Dale Sundermann, Mandi Poss, Mark/Kia Rector<br />* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons for ProLife FB</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> page</a>, <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (<a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>), <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)<br />------------------------------------<br /><strong>LIFE Runners Team</strong>,<br /><br />Only 1 wk to go...get set for our race day defense of the Unborn! The "REMEMBER" picture was taken at the Holocaust memorial in Boston (before the 2009 Boston Marathon)...notice that my shoes are on the starting line of our next race...let's pray fervently that someday soon this will represent the finish line for the abortion holocaust. This picture inspired our "<strong>REMEMBER The Unborn</strong>" jerseys (Steve Castle's idea). Thanks to Rich Reich for designing our new LIFE Runners logo (on blog/FB).<br /><br /><strong>SPONSORS GOAL:</strong> <em>Each teammate donates to the Alpha Center and raises at least $200 (or 5 sponsors)</em>. We have raised many miles, prayers and funds...to help protect the Unborn (and parents). As of 2 Sep, we have 90 sponsors (<a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-runners-2-wks-to-go-taper-body.html">list</a>), and the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (<a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>) has received 70 donations ($5,444) for LIFE Runners. 90% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby with an ultrasound...don't abort! Invite your sponsors to receive the <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>). Let's lift up prayers of thanksgiving for our sponsors.<br /><br /><strong>ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):</strong><br />* O'G Tour (8 AM, 41st & Kiwanis Ave)<br />* Alpha Center Tour (9 AM, 801 E. 41st St)<br />* Packet Pickup (10 AM, Scheels All Sports, 41st & Western Ave)<br />* St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, 901 North Tahoe Trail): Invite family/friends.<br />* Prerace Meal (5:30 PM, Sue/Bill Peters home, 4400 River Oaks Circle): Please arrive between 5 and 5:30 PM (for team photo).</div><div><br /><strong>PRAYER REQUEST:</strong> Fr. Jonathan (LIFE Runner) shared, "I’m praying for all the LIFE Runners." The same weekend as our race, he is the chaplain for a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, a ministry for Women and Men who are seeking healing from abortion. Fr Jonathan asked us to offer up a mile of the race as a prayer for the retreatants and retreat team...let's also pray for him!<br /><br />We are going to enjoy most of the Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon race miles and endure a few of them...when the running gets tough, "<strong>REMEMBER The Unborn</strong>". Looking forward to praying with everyone before the race and high fiving everyone after the race...see you soon!<br /><br /><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>,<br />Coach Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)</div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-34034972826432385852010-08-29T14:17:00.061-04:002010-10-01T17:55:31.315-04:002010 LIFE Runners (2 wks to go!): taper body, ramp up soul<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cRPwjno9_I1qmSAqImEy0Wzkj7GH77pJcCRmF95YJEv8zLIvE0DQZE6WC6xKDPVvZmIrUaeGzOxkWm07shL1Ehih0DNvoiCEyC-oUvXOIYa2wM864QOXhp0M69Z15_rqd4WhX0TsNEZq/s1600/Sioux+Falls+Park,+Jul+10.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512721738706484082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cRPwjno9_I1qmSAqImEy0Wzkj7GH77pJcCRmF95YJEv8zLIvE0DQZE6WC6xKDPVvZmIrUaeGzOxkWm07shL1Ehih0DNvoiCEyC-oUvXOIYa2wM864QOXhp0M69Z15_rqd4WhX0TsNEZq/s200/Sioux+Falls+Park,+Jul+10.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife (Sun, 12 Sep)</strong><br />* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health<br />* Team (18): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Aaron/Brenda Ferrie, Becky Loving Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch, Ardis Moeller, Dale Sundermann, Mandi Poss, Mark/Kia Rector<br />* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons for ProLife FB</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> page</a>, <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (<a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>), <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)<a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />------------------------------------<br /><strong>LIFE Runners Team,</strong><br /><br />Only 2 wks to go...taper the body and ramp up the soul in preparation for our race day defense of the Unborn! <em>See Race Prep tips below</em>.<br /><br /><strong>SPONSORS LIST (110):</strong> <em>Let's lift up prayers of thanksgiving for our sponsors!</em> Anonymous, Marsha Adams, Tom/Vanessa Albrecht, Grant/Brenda Alvine, Dave/Rose Beizer, Travis/Rachel Bellinghausen, Dave/Sue Bengford, Brian/Deborah Bertsch, Don/Sandra Bird, Mark/Lynn Bishara, Susie Blanchet, Karla Brien, Sharon Brockel, Mike/Amy Carey, Matt/Jenny Carroll, Scott/Susan Casmer, Joe Castle Jr, Joe/Kathy Castle, Pat/Angi/Paige/Grace Castle, Steve/Tina Castle, Denise Chomicki/Andy Gleeson, Darlene Cogley, Alex/Mandra Connolly, Helene Couchon, Paul/Mariah Craycroft, Liz Curry, John/Charissa Dickmeyer, Mike Dunlap, Aaron/Brenda Ferrie, Erica Ford, Heather Fortin, Mark Foster, Ron/Julie Furstenau, Chris/Becky Gregory, Jeff/Anne Gross, Emily Gulbrandson, Shane Hall, Charlie/Sharon Hansens, Doug/Megan Hansens, Julie Hanson, Bob/Heather Hayes, Cathy Hieb, Dana Hlebichuk, Carla Hofer, Bill/Pam Hourigan, Christy Feldhaus Hubka, Brad/Colleen Hubler, Tracy Humphreys, Craig/Colleen Johnson, Shelli Kahler, Sheri Kahnke, Gary/Deb Kayser, Tim/Kristen Kelly, Stephanie Kemp, Jay/Shannon Ketchum, Tiffany Kortan, Shelly Leither, Joe Levisky, Doug/Julie Lindner, Phil/Lisa Loving, Rita Loving, Rick/Amy Lynch, Pat/Renee Mcgill, Pat/Pam McGushin, Carolyn McKissack, Shirley Michalak, Steve/Ardis Moeller, Jim Moon, Mike Moon, Hans/Sally Mueh, Lorena Myers, Jim/Janette Nelson, Mike/Deb Nelson, Carol Nesbitt, Dave Nitzschke, Tom/Jean Noon, Dale/Julie Norton, Sue Pence, Bill/Sue Peters, Jason/Deanna Peters, Jaci Quenzer, Rich/Erica Reich, Lisa Riess, Miles/Roxan Patton, Rob/Michelle Rysavy, David/Kelly Schroeder, Jessie Shannon, John/Chris Shannon, Lauren/Allie Shannon,Ivan/Jamie Simpson, Stephanie Spader, Duane Spader, Fr. Jonathan St.Andre, Craig/Jane Stanley, Dale/Michelle Sundermann, Dawn Heller Telford, Mandy Tentinger, Chuck Tsay, Allen/Leslee Unruh, Mark/Kia Rector, Craig/Emily Vosse, Pam Vossen, Tenia Wagner, Daniel/Joanna Webster, Bob/Jean/Julie Weiss, Tracy Woodland, Mike/Petra Worley, Tienyu Wu, Doug Young, Nicholas Zeisler. </div><div>.</div><div></div><div><strong>SPONSORS GOAL: </strong><em>Each teammate donates to the Alpha Center and raises at least $200 (or 5 sponsors)</em>. Over the past 16 wks we have raised many miles, prayers and funds...to help protect the Unborn (and parents). As of 27 Aug, the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (<a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>) has received 56 donations ($4,486) for LIFE Runners...and I know of at least $1,000 of committed donations that have not yet arrived. One sponsor wrote, "No need for recognition, just knowing we helped save a baby is all we need!" Consider sending individual emails to your friends/family with the sponsor info below...give them an opportunity to be part of this life saving effort. Send me your sponsors names, so I can add them to the Sponsors List (below) for prayers of thanksgiving. [Feel free to also invite your friends/family/sponsors to receive the <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)...fwd an example.] Let's press on with fundraising until the start of the race! "I press on towards the goal..." Phil 3:14<br /><br /><strong>SPONSORS INFO:</strong> "As part of the LIFE Runners Team, I am racing the Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon (12 Sep)...for ProLife ministry and to raise funds for the Sioux Falls Alpha Center crisis pregnancy bus. The bus reaches those who need free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and the Good News...saves lives! (80% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby with an ultrasound...don't abort.) I already made a donation. Would you like to be part of this life saving effort? Sponsors List and team info at <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marathons for ProLife blogsite</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">FB</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> page</a>). To be a sponsor, go to <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/donate.cfm" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (tax deductible) and click "donate" (annotate "LIFE Runners"). Please let me know if you donate because I would like to add your name (not $) to our Sponsors List (for thanksgiving prayers). Your prayers are needed/appreciated. Thank you for considering! Blessings for your sacrifices to protect the Unborn (& parents). <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah" target="_blank">Jer</a><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah" target="_blank"> 1:5</a>"<br /><br /><strong>RACE PREP:</strong> Be sure to closely follow your training schedule for a proper taper. Running extra miles at this point will likely hurt your race. When tapering, you decrease miles but maintain your typical pace (mental/physical reasons). If possible, do not start up any new physical fitness activity before the race. Mentally, be at peace with whatever you were able to accomplish with your training. Figure out an appropriate race pace based on your training pace. For first time marathoners, pace the race as a 20 mile training run (run easy), followed by a 10K race (push it)...or 10 mile training run followed by a 5K race for half marathon. At the start, stride it out for 2 min and then back off until you get your first mile time (adjust to planned race pace). Mentally, break up the race in pieces (5K, 10K, half, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26.2). I would be happy to help you figure out a smart race pace/plan. Your marathon time is impacted by many variables: training (respect the taper), illness (extra Vit C), stress (don't sweat the small stuff), sleep (2 nights prior most important), weather (Serenity Prayer), food/hydration before race (breakfast/protein bar 2 hrs prior, gu pack 15 min prior), food/hydration during race (gu pack every 45 min, hydration plan based on training), potty stops (prerace meal, bring TP), mental (training gives confidence), and Spiritual (prayer gives perspective). A proper taper and smart race plan will ensure you have an outstanding marathon experience. You are going to enjoy most of the miles and endure a few of them...when the running gets tough, "REMEMBER The Unborn"!<br /><br /><strong>ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):</strong> O'G Tour (8 AM), Alpha Center Tour (9 AM), Packet Pickup (10 AM), St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, invite family/friends), Prerace Meal (5:30 PM, team photo).<br /><br />Let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising...for the Unborn (and parents)!<br /><br /><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>,<br />Coach Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)<a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a> </div></div></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-79286326908797389212010-08-21T20:28:00.038-04:002010-09-03T12:28:25.731-04:002010 LIFE Runners (only 3 wks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJYal1Ws7ok-N8TZ0GhmpysLMoF19jTcY5p70qaZXk5XhYm_9BtBoCQX9Rplszj8kI7sE41jcnINi0yz4r_t7PVxYft9TMe_4TFIw2gxmpLoKpBylWbpeHpPYSvk6gYEZcvr-JRj0b43m/s1600/IMG_3132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508025645469279890" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJYal1Ws7ok-N8TZ0GhmpysLMoF19jTcY5p70qaZXk5XhYm_9BtBoCQX9Rplszj8kI7sE41jcnINi0yz4r_t7PVxYft9TMe_4TFIw2gxmpLoKpBylWbpeHpPYSvk6gYEZcvr-JRj0b43m/s200/IMG_3132.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife (12 Sep)<br /></strong>* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health<br />* Team (16): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Aaron/Brenda Ferrie, Becky Loving Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch, Ardis Moeller, Dale Sundermann, Mandi Poss</div><div>* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons for ProLife FB</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> page</a>, <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (<a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>)<br />------------------------------------<br /><strong>LIFE Runners</strong>,<br /><br />Only 3 wks to go! Over the past 15 wks we have raised many miles, prayers and funds...to help protect the Unborn (and parents). We recently added three teammates...welcome Deborah, Ardis and Dale! As of 20 Aug, the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (<a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/fleet.cfm" target="_blank">crisis pregnancy bus</a>) has received 46 donations ($3,875) for LIFE Runners...let's keep going! </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>SPONSORS GOAL:</strong> <em>Each teammate donates to the Alpha Center and raises at least $200 (or 5 sponsors).</em> Consider sending individual emails to your friends/family with the sponsor info below...many will want to be part of this life saving effort. Send me your sponsors names, so I can add them to the Sponsors List (above) for prayers of thanksgiving. "I press on towards the goal..." Phil 3:14</div><br /><div></div><div><strong>ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):</strong> Alpha Center Tour (9 AM), Packet Pickup (10 AM), St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, invite family/friends), Prerace Meal (5:30 PM, team photo). </div><br /><div></div><div>Let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising...for the Unborn (and parents)! </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>,<br />Coach Pat</div><div>Phil 4:13</div><div><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)</div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-79276919218674485892010-08-14T15:50:00.048-04:002010-09-09T07:20:23.187-04:002010 LIFE Runners (4 wks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbTIM4lmjkPVB2U8Hgv9cFGunIVIsdA2anSEE3obSHI0EAtqdFqKbYB6YNt6_Oi-JeMP6SNBc5bhgQN1XxrO3wIrab_MkKzg4EDMOtuyz1uzqvgfHVqwTngQn7YnTM40jni2cFhHdrllt/s1600/IMG_4309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505356811110101506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbTIM4lmjkPVB2U8Hgv9cFGunIVIsdA2anSEE3obSHI0EAtqdFqKbYB6YNt6_Oi-JeMP6SNBc5bhgQN1XxrO3wIrab_MkKzg4EDMOtuyz1uzqvgfHVqwTngQn7YnTM40jni2cFhHdrllt/s200/IMG_4309.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife (12 Sep)</strong></div><div>* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health</div><div>* Team (14): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Brenda Ferrie, Becky Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch, Ardis Moeller, Dale Sundermann<br />* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> for ProLife Facebook page</a>, <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/donate.cfm" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a></div><div>------------------------------------</div><div><strong>LIFE Runners</strong>,<strong> </strong>only 4 wks to go! Over these final weeks we will raise lots of miles, prayers and funds...to help protect the Unborn (and parents). As of 13 Aug, the <a href="http://www.alphacenterevents.org/donate.cfm" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> (crisis pregnancy bus) has received 31 donations ($2,694) for LIFE Runners...let's work hard this week to cross the finish line for our team goal (below)!<br /><br /><strong>IN THE NEWS (14 Aug):</strong> Sioux Falls KSFY TV did a special on the Peters family (inspirational story), including a high five for the LIFE Runners support of the Alpha Center! The following article includes a link for the 2 min TV clip, as well as Alpha Center and LIFE Runners info links. <a href="http://www.ksfy.com/Global/story.asp?S=12980016" target="_blank">SF dad running September marathon for his son and family</a>.</div><div>. </div><div></div><div><strong>SPONSORS GOAL (by Sunday, 22 Aug):</strong> <em>Each teammate donates to the Alpha Center and raises at least $200 (or 5 sponsors). </em>Please send me your sponsors and let me know when you make your donation...so I can add all to the Sponsors List for prayers of thanksgiving. Our faithful fundraising sacrifices are a real prayer with great life saving impact!<br />* Daughters Paige (10) and Grace (7) insisted on donating from their very limited $ stash (from picking weeds and bagworms): Paige ($5) and Grace ($1.10). </div><div>.<br /></div><div></div><div><strong>ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):</strong> Planning for everyone to attend the Alpha Center tour (9 AM), St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, invite family/friends) and Prerace Meal (5:30 PM). See old <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blogsite</a> posts for details.<br /><br /><em>Runners run, and Christians pray...LIFE Runners do both!</em> Let's unite our prayers for each other, sponsors, and the Unborn (and parents)! Let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising... </div><div><br /><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>, </div><div>Coach Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LIFE Group Devotions</a> (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51238369642&v=wall" target="_blank">FB</a>)<a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a> </div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-88603289951515897462010-08-07T14:22:00.043-04:002010-08-21T20:40:06.206-04:002010 LIFE Runners Team (5 weeks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDaJaKcGjwVe_qyeqYjcOQFIMrnI7ttnZU4nu9gHW2yx-iNiUJdpmWtvPigHmtibh_TwFBieuo80wpeUBDKmZZxX-IkRQXx7mrvrPlJt3zH8nDMFZPmkbIB1aEJ0jMWiVA5BRaQCE0YgJ/s1600/FFLF+bus,+Alpha+Center.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502737779319807762" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDaJaKcGjwVe_qyeqYjcOQFIMrnI7ttnZU4nu9gHW2yx-iNiUJdpmWtvPigHmtibh_TwFBieuo80wpeUBDKmZZxX-IkRQXx7mrvrPlJt3zH8nDMFZPmkbIB1aEJ0jMWiVA5BRaQCE0YgJ/s200/FFLF+bus,+Alpha+Center.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife (12 Sep)</strong><br />* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health<br />* Team (13): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Brenda Ferrie, Becky Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch, Ardis Moeller<br />* <a href="http://www.siouxfallshalfmarathon.com/content.cfm?ContentID=2" target="_blank">Race Registration</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> for ProLife Facebook page</a><br />------------------------------------<br /><strong>LIFE Runners -</strong><br /><br />Only 5 weeks to go! Over these final 5 weeks we will raise lots of miles, prayers and funds...to protect the Unborn (and parents). The fundraising is for the Sioux Falls Alpha Center crisis pregnancy bus that reaches women for free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and the Good News...saves lives! The Alpha Center founder, Leslee Unruh, wrote: "Thank you for all you are doing for HIS unborn! We are looking forward to the marathon in September and are offering all the LIFE Runners up in prayer." As of 6 Aug, the <a href="http://www.alphacenter.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> has received 22 donations from our efforts ($2,089)...they are REALLY happy...I told them we are just getting started!<br /><br /><strong>TEAM GOAL (by 22 Aug):</strong> Each teammate donates to the Alpha Center and raises at least $200 (or 5 sponsors). Please send me your sponsors names...I'm cheering you to the fundraising finish line! Like training for a marathon, fundraising does indeed take sacrifice (time, courage)...not fun asking for $...but we are giving others an opportunity to help save lives! Let's personally invite family/friends to sponsor us each day until the race.</div><div>.</div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>INSPIRATION:</strong><br />* NEW: Check out this powerful short video with a father taking his special needs son through a full Iron Man race...definitely ProLife! <a href="http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=8cf08faca5dd9ea45513" target="_blank">Team Hoyt</a><br />* "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5</div><div>* "Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don't stand back and let them die." Proverbs 24:11<br />* "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary." Isaiah 40:31<br /><br /><strong>PRAYER:</strong> Runners run, and Christians pray...LIFE Runners do both! We run together in Spirit...let's unite our prayers for each other, support/sponsors, and the Unborn (and their parents)!<br /><br /><strong>ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):</strong> See old <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blogsite</a> posts for details. Planning for everyone to attend the Alpha Center tour (9 AM), Mass (4 PM) and Prerace Meal (5:30 PM).<br /><br />To honor the Spirit of this marathon (for ProLife), let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising...to protect the Unborn (and parents)!<br /><br /><strong>Running for Christ</strong>,<br />Coach Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-34908091913168675252010-07-31T16:42:00.078-04:002010-08-21T20:41:39.184-04:002010 LIFE Runners Team (only 6 wks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KE-RLG59raROrGUAIG-Cz2Wq4PeqjbxqPP_5aw5nwomiO2jHf9xjJibd1n1ws9mLbALH-qjhsI-_oCvRU00Y6y4agDQ66QJrUJUsR4p2DVe7GO2OkBuoEDmzatWIaVc3pPvgZE3PSOpO/s1600/IMG_4309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500174016137089906" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KE-RLG59raROrGUAIG-Cz2Wq4PeqjbxqPP_5aw5nwomiO2jHf9xjJibd1n1ws9mLbALH-qjhsI-_oCvRU00Y6y4agDQ66QJrUJUsR4p2DVe7GO2OkBuoEDmzatWIaVc3pPvgZE3PSOpO/s200/IMG_4309.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife</strong> (12 Sep)<br />* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health<br />* Team (12): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Brenda Ferrie, Becky Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch</div><div>* <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> for ProLife Facebook page</a></div><div>------------------------------------<br /><strong>LIFE Runners -</strong></div><div><br />We only have 6 weeks to go! Be sure to get <a href="http://www.siouxfallshalfmarathon.com/content.cfm?ContentID=2" target="_blank">registered</a>. Over the next 3 weeks we will raise miles, prayers and funds...to help the Unborn (and parents). The funds we raise are for the Sioux Falls Alpha Center crisis pregnancy bus. The bus reaches women for free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and the Good News...saves lives! As of 30 Jul, the Alpha Center has received 10 donations ($982) for the LIFE Runners. </div><div>.<br /><strong>TEAM GOAL:</strong> By 22 Aug, each teammate donates to Alpha Center...and raises at least $200 (including your donation). Like training for a marathon, fundraising does indeed take sacrifice (time, courage)...not fun asking for $...but we are giving others an opportunity to save lives! Sponsors are typically a result of a personal invitation...let's ask others every day until the race. </div><div>.<br /><strong>INSPIRATION:</strong><br />* "If we're ever going to see a rainbow [finish marathon, save lives], we have to stand a little rain [training, fundraising]." Nitty Gritty Dirt Band<br />* "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5<br />* "Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don't stand back and let them die." Proverbs 24:11<br />* "When it's all said and done, no one remembers how far we have run. The only thing that matters is how we have loved." <a id="ecx" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvuxFdM3S58" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blink by Revive</a> </div><div>.</div><div></div><div></div><div>To honor the Spirit of this marathon (for ProLife), let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising...in defense of the Unborn!</div><div><br /><strong>Running His race</strong>, </div><div>Coach Pat</div><div>Phil 4:13</div><div><a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-54573601143301103952010-07-21T23:22:00.070-04:002010-08-04T06:58:52.779-04:002010 LIFE Runners Team (~7 wks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNr3HMM9BHCT9wTrNj4zmH06ku-_Wy3fwUXTNFprz8crHNNoF99bUTWHLYpcleVwgAZcVXNKd-Q5t-hA1fS-9Zw143l6MttuTsUKY09_0Ipd-N2QGQgqJZEukaPs9nR1cwzUCJMMPGDW1/s1600/IMG_3132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499526377924171410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNr3HMM9BHCT9wTrNj4zmH06ku-_Wy3fwUXTNFprz8crHNNoF99bUTWHLYpcleVwgAZcVXNKd-Q5t-hA1fS-9Zw143l6MttuTsUKY09_0Ipd-N2QGQgqJZEukaPs9nR1cwzUCJMMPGDW1/s200/IMG_3132.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS MARATHON for ProLife</strong> (Sun, 12 Sep 2010)</div><div>* Team mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encouragement, Health</div><div>* Full (4): Jason Peters, Rich Reich, Pat Castle, Rob Rysavy</div><div>* Half (8): Deanna Peters, Brenda Ferrie, Angi Castle, Erica Reich, Scott Casmer, Becky Gregory, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch<br />* Key Team Support: Sue Peters (meal/lodging/fundraising), Carol Nesbitt (O'G Re-U-Knighter), Kimberly Martinez (Alpha Center director), Leslee Unruh (Alpha Center founder), Sponsors</div><div>------------------------------------</div><div>LIFE Runners - </div><br /><div></div><div>Our 2010 team is now at 12 runners...the same size as the Apostle's Team! Over the next month, we are in the toughest part of the marathon training (hot/humid weather, longest runs). The attached picture was taken after the 2009 Sioux Falls Half Marathon.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div></div><div>PRAYER: Runners run, and Christians pray...LIFE Runners do both! We are all pounding out the miles together in Spirit. Especially during our long weekend runs, let's unite our sacrifices as prayers for the freedom of the Unborn (and their parents), for our teammates, for our key team support, and for our sponsors.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div></div><div>FUNDRAISING: Ask others to sponsor you $/mile in support of the Sioux Falls Alpha Center crisis pregnancy bus. The bus reaches women for free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and the Good News...saves lives!<br />* For encouragement, Angi/I gladly sponsored all of our teammates, each for $1/mile. Go to <a href="http://www.alphacenter.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> and click on "donate." When you get to PayPal "review your donation" screen, click on "comments" (left of total) and write "LIFE Runners."<br />* To promote our ministry/fundraising efforts, Sue Peters contacted KSFY & KELO TV, O'G Re-U-Knighter & Knight Scroll, and the Bishops Bulletin. I will write an article for Sue to share.<br /><br />ACTIVITIES (Sat, 11 Sep):<br />* Tour of O'G High School (8 AM): Carol Nesbitt<br />* Tour of Alpha Crisis Pregnancy Center (9 AM): Kimberly Martinez<br />* Tour of Race Course (10 AM): Start at Howard Wood Field, get packets at Scheels.<br />* Mass at St. Theresa (4 PM): Bring extended family and friends to worship with us!</div><div>* Prerace Meal (5:30 PM, Peters home): Coaching, prayer, music, team photo with banner. Spouses and children included. </div><br /><div>RESOURCES: <a href="http://www.siouxfallshalfmarathon.com/content.cfm?ContentID=2" target="_blank">Registration</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> for ProLife Facebook page</a>.</div><br /><div>To honor the Spirit of this marathon (for ProLife), let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising...in defense of the Unborn!</div><br /><div><strong>Running for ProLife</strong>, Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div><div><em>Runners run, and Christians pray...LIFE Runners do both!</em></div></div></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-32151749631235101842010-07-10T11:34:00.033-04:002010-08-14T16:07:38.419-04:002010 LIFE Runners Team (9 wks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ju4pKpqAQo6xsilTOmDlAd5AMbqOqV8BvSr3iNtrweRfdfhmnDdzpsOQzziCMCtsW8fADnR7Zsj_abSmYTV-klUhvsAZJWxXUby76yCZDnaRQN0eKgsUQphetwQZTK86H2ANcECo23DD/s1600/IMG_3132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492307694212396866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ju4pKpqAQo6xsilTOmDlAd5AMbqOqV8BvSr3iNtrweRfdfhmnDdzpsOQzziCMCtsW8fADnR7Zsj_abSmYTV-klUhvsAZJWxXUby76yCZDnaRQN0eKgsUQphetwQZTK86H2ANcECo23DD/s200/IMG_3132.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>SIOUX FALLS HALF/FULL MARATHON for ProLife (Sun, 12 Sep 2010)</strong><br />* Team mission: God first, Defend the Unborn, Encouragement, Health<br />* Full: Jason Peters, Rich Reich, Pat Castle, Rob Rysavy<br />* Half: Deanna Peters, Brenda Ferrie, Angi Castle, Erica Reich, Jolene Stillings, Scott Casmer, Becky Gregory, John Shannon<br />------------------------------------<br />Hi, LIFE Runners - </div><br /><div></div><div>This is the point in the schedule when the training gets considerably more challenging: hot/humid weather, longer miles, nursing injuries, vacation running, etc. Offer all of these sacrifices up as a prayer for the freedom of the Unborn and their parents. Remember we are all out there pounding the miles together in Spirit. The attached picture was taken at Howard Wood Field soon before the start of the 2009 Sioux Falls Half Marathon...looking forward to getting our team picture taken in 9 wks! </div><br /><div></div><div>ACTIVITIES (10-11 Sep): Let me know if you are able to join the following activities.</div><div>* Tour of O'G High School (8 AM, Sat): </div><div>* Tour of Sioux Falls (10 AM, Sat): Meet at Howard Wood Stadium...we will follow the race course! </div><div>* Mass at St. Theresa (4 PM, Sat): </div><div>* Prerace Pasta Meal (5:30 PM, Sat, Sue/Bill Peters home): For food planning, please let me know if you are bringing guests. </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>REGISTRATION: <a href="http://www.siouxfallshalfmarathon.com/content.cfm?ContentID=2" target="_blank">Sioux Falls Marathon</a>. </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>TEAM WEBSITES: Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> for ProLife page</a> and <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marathons for ProLife</a> blogsite (resources).</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>PRO-LIFE FUNDRAISER: We will add up our team donations...last year we raised over $2100. Ask your friends/family to sponsor you for $/mile to raise $ for the Sioux Falls Alpha Center (crisis pregnancies) Fleet for Little Feet (FFLF) bus. Kimberly Martinez (director), "The FFLF allows us to travel around the state and into other states to reach women with free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, STD testing, material support and the great news of Jesus Christ." </div><div>* For sponsoring runners, go to <a href="http://www.alphacenter.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> "donate" link...when you get to PayPal "review your donation" screen, click on the "comments" link (left of total) and write "LIFE Runners." </div><div>* Sue Peters is promoting our fundraising efforts. She has contacted KSFY & KELO TV, O'G Re-U-Knighter & Knight Scroll, Bishops Bulletin...and is working on connecting with parish youth coordinators & bulletins.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>PRAYER: Aaron Ferrie shared this inspirational prayer...to untie any "nots" that creep into our training: "THE KNOTS PRAYER. Dear God, please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart, my life. Remove the have nots, the can nots, and the do nots that I have in my mind. Erase all the will nots, might nots that may find a home in my heart. Release me from the could nots, would nots that obstruct my life. And most of all Dear God; I ask that you remove from my mind, my heart and my life all the “am nots” that I have allowed to hold me back, especially the thought, that I am not good enough."</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>To honor the "Spirit" of this marathon (for ProLife), let's all stay focused with our training...in defense of the Unborn (prayerful running, jersey, fundraising)! </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Run for ProLife!</strong>, Pat</div><div>Phil 4:13</div><div><a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-60119952498060167972010-06-15T20:50:00.025-04:002010-09-15T14:59:47.055-04:002010 LIFE Runners Team (13 wks to go)<strong>Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon...for ProLife (Sun, 12 Sep)</strong><br />* Mission: God first, Defend the Unborn, Encouragement, Health<br />* Full: Jason Peters, Rich Reich, Doug Young, Pat Castle, John Shannon, Rob Rysavy, Becky Gregory<br />* Half: Deanna Peters, Aaron/Brenda Ferrie, Angi Castle, Pam McGushin, Jolene Stillings, Erica Reich, Scott Casmer<br />--------------------------<br />Hi, LIFE Runners -<br /><br />I had a hot, humid and heavy 14 mile run this past weekend...great praying/training weather! With higher humidity, the air holds less oxygen...which is like training at altitude (heavier load).<br /><br />* LOGISTICS: Let me know if you would like to join any of the following activities on Sat, 11 Sep: morning tour of Sioux Falls, my grandfather's 90th birthday lunch at the Royal Fork, 4 PM Mass at St. Theresa, pre-race pasta dinner at Peters. We need to start thinking about registering: <a href="http://www.siouxfallshalfmarathon.com/content.cfm?ContentID=2" target="_blank">Sioux Falls Marathon</a>. We also need to start getting everyone lined up with lodging.<br /><br />* JERSEY: I have ordering info.<br /><br />* TEAM SITES: Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank">Marathons</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363" target="_blank"> for ProLife page</a> and <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sioux Falls Marathon for ProLife</a> blogsite (resources)<br /><br />* OTHER RACES?: Dash & Splask 5K (Angi/Pat, Collinsville IL, 10 Jul), Lewis & Clark Marathon (Angi, St. Charles MO, 3 Oct)<br /><br />* PRO-LIFE FUNDRAISER: Ask your friends/family to sponsor you for $/mile to raise funds for the Sioux Falls Alpha Center (Fleet for Little Feet Bus)...info below. Rich and I will present a gift to the LIFE Runner who raises the most.<br /><br />To honor the "Spirit" of the marathon, let's all train hard and defend the Unborn (prayer, jersey, fundraising)!<br /><br />Running His Race, Pat<br />Jer 1:5<br /><a href="http://www.life-devotions.blogspot.com/">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-73443556683132493602010-03-07T16:49:00.071-05:002010-09-15T14:59:26.273-04:002010 LIFE Runners Team (getting ready)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqDzI_BpSpL0-wVJjV9T3guhyHGKx6ZAKA8ugtAozIJSEKMs0G5H6G0KONUWr_3eafkMf9MRqGoRHGt9dnL9dOSDSK0htQHfhmBw2B6e9ZqO_vHoy9xwY20wa88vYvu4YQzxms-HLqG8V/s1600-h/FFLF+bus,+Alpha+Center.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451111885780112946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqDzI_BpSpL0-wVJjV9T3guhyHGKx6ZAKA8ugtAozIJSEKMs0G5H6G0KONUWr_3eafkMf9MRqGoRHGt9dnL9dOSDSK0htQHfhmBw2B6e9ZqO_vHoy9xwY20wa88vYvu4YQzxms-HLqG8V/s200/FFLF+bus,+Alpha+Center.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0qXHStoPvEwDQyiyU2K4eB6eX8Dt4DHHiUkaYlNTg0xgit9hICwyi3XcsOKn5H73wj-FrpXyMZQvgdYa2yHY_ljPuSs3JP2Dx74P9QDqAI1t3eNobSUEgA-srx0U3I47wNwQuLvvMKNj/s1600-h/FFLF+bus,+Alpha+Center.jpg"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9a_e3KKuG29SAAEXuzMa8P0BZG6IsfgcTFW6OhnZgSQTrAk7vep3MCcqj_TUSr8eum7DK3bm_if_azO7T1qYQacAyn38L3HGahd8nxIj7LKaEduXuF3f4yLQtQj3AeAN0s0TWCynIMee/s1600-h/IMG_3132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446015175877048594" style="FLOAT: right; 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Several of us ran the Sioux Falls half marathon last year...starts on the Howard Wood stadium track, through downtown, by the Falls, and then on the bike trail along the beautiful Sioux River. The full marathon was added this year. Your friends and family are welcome to join the LIFE Runners team. LIFE Runners are part of the <a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/">LIFE Group Devotions</a> and support the team mission (at top).</div><div><br />* JERSEYS: We will do another jersey order this summer.<br /><br />* FACEBOOK: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52479163363">Marathons for ProLife page</a>.</div><div><br />* TRAINING: The 18 wk marathon training program begins Mon, 10 May (<a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm">schedules</a>). The 12 wk half marathon training program begins Mon, 21 June (<a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/index.htm">schedules</a>). </div><br /><div>* PRO-LIFE FUNDRAISER: With the 2009 TC Marathon, we raised over $2100 to help a FL crisis pregnancy center get an ultrasound machine. Ask your friends/family to sponsor you for $/mile to raise funds for the Sioux Falls <a href="http://www.alphacenter.org/">Alpha Center</a> Fleet for Little Feet (FFLF). The FFLF is a mobile pregnancy care center (click on bus picture at top). Kimberly Martinez (director) wrote, "The FFLF allows us to travel around the state and into other states to reach women with free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, STD testing, material support and the great news of Jesus Christ." For donations, go to <a href="http://www.alphacenter.org/" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> "donate" link...once your sponsors begin their transaction, they will see a box that says: "Add special instructions to the seller." In this box, sponsors can write, "Life Runners"...the Alpha Center will designate their gift and code it appropriately. In case the online designation system fails, please keep track of your donations. </div><div><br /><strong>Run for ProLife!<br /></strong>Coach Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-49775097667918500452009-10-14T08:44:00.004-04:002010-07-22T20:52:00.868-04:002009 ProLife fundraiser (ultrasound machine)I was pleased to hear that our LIFE Runners team raised over $2100 for the ultrasound machine for A Woman's Answer (AWA) Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida.<br /><br />I need to ask that all money collected for this cause please be mailed to me by <strong>November 1st</strong>, 2009. Please make checks out to the Knights of Columbus and mail them to PO Box 14044, Gainesville, FL 32604.<br /><br />My Knights of Columbus council and the AWA staff are thrilled with how much money we raised. Our goal is to have the ultrasound machine purchased in time for AWA's first annual Banquet for Life on January 22, 2010 (37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade). Bishop Galeone will be the keynote speaker and it would be great to have him bless this machine during the ceremony. This means that I need to work fast on getting all of the necessary funds and paperwork complete. Thank you for your timely contributions to this worthy cause. I will keep you posted on our progress.<br /><br />God bless,<br />Rich<br />James 1:22Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-56507655012000728412009-09-28T06:46:00.015-04:002010-09-06T21:45:27.754-04:002009 LIFE Runners Team (taper body, ramp up soul!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ocWGYLwyfpwcSe-7f-67WW-bG0nVGxJpLBaXRiqXrf1dlO6kXjAKwJg3gMKeIwJwTDQlgm2NgIRH1jGsFUz3eHBzmoGJe6fE7S_2ARSC1pf7QDnAhtYuBu9eR9CuspRAtn5F5esBLxFW/s1600-h/IMG_3186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386477869521541330" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ocWGYLwyfpwcSe-7f-67WW-bG0nVGxJpLBaXRiqXrf1dlO6kXjAKwJg3gMKeIwJwTDQlgm2NgIRH1jGsFUz3eHBzmoGJe6fE7S_2ARSC1pf7QDnAhtYuBu9eR9CuspRAtn5F5esBLxFW/s200/IMG_3186.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>TC Marathon for ProLife: 4 Oct (Respect Life Sunday)</strong></div><div>* Team mission: God first, Defend the unborn (ProLife), Encouragement, Health</div><div>* Teammates: Dave, Jason, Doug, Rich, John, Steve, Pat, Angi (Quad Cities), Brenda/Aaron</div><div>-------------------------------</div><div>Hi, LIFE Runners -<br /><br />We will line up in less than one week! Rich, Dave and me all fly in around 2:30 PM on Friday. Steve is going to pick us up at the baggage claim for my flight (Northwest Flt 1647 arriving 2:18 PM). We will check in at the Best Western Normandy (405 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404, 800-372-3131) and then find dinner. Anyone want to join us? On Saturday morning, let's head over to the Expo right after breakfast. We will meet Aaron/Brenda at the Expo, as they are staying in a different hotel. We will pick up Doug Sat at 3 PM, go to Mass somewhere at 5 PM, and then find a pre-race pasta meal somewhere. I will have a GPS and i-phone to find what we need. I have Doug's info to pick up his race packet for him at the Expo.<br /><div></div></div><div></div><div>UPDATE: Angi, Paige and me ran for ProLife in the Quad Cities yesterday. Angi ran her fastest half marathon, hit the wall, and prayed her way to 26.2 miles...for ProLife! I ran the Quad Cities 5K with Paige (9)...Paige did it in 30:02 - youngest female, #1/3 div, 118/437 overall in her first race. Many people commented on our ProLife jerseys! </div><br /><div></div><div>TRAINING (taper wk): The TC Marathon slogan is "train your body, prepare your soul." Be sure to follow the taper week schedule...it is an important part of the preparation. Also, try not to do any new physical fitness activity this week. Although we taper physically, let's ramp it up spiritually as we prepare our soul to defend the unborn! </div><br /><div>PROLIFE FUND RAISER: Consider asking your friends/family to sponsor you for $/mile to raise $ for an ultrasound machine at Woman's Answer Medical Center. We can give Rich our donations this weekend. </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Run for ProLife</strong>!</div><div>Pat</div><div>Phil 4:13<a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a> </div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-56557683689424892642009-09-16T21:40:00.012-04:002010-06-16T21:45:44.661-04:002009 LIFE Runners Team (SF Half, 3 wks to go!)<strong>TC Marathon for ProLife: 4 Oct (Respect Life Sunday)</strong><br />* Team mission: God first, Defend the unborn (ProLife), Encouragement, Health<br />* Teammates: Dave, Jason, Doug, Rich, John, Jim, Steve, Pat, Tammy, Brenda/Aaron/Trevor<br /><div>---------------------------------------------<br />Hi, LIFE Runners - </div><br /><div>We will line up in less than three weeks! </div><div></div><div>Aaron/Brenda, Jason, Steve and me ran the Sioux Falls 1/2 marathon on 13 Sep. Jason did 7 miles before the 1/2, finishing off his first 20 miler!</div><br /><div></div><div>Thanks again to Rich for getting us the cool LIFE Runners jerseys (see attch picts). </div><br /><div><strong>Run for ProLife!<br /></strong>Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382248350939703458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIkzU5LY3NUlWFrKd73Mqk1a7M_f44dQseeFPV6XLIFKY1JHGa_Bl6GVo0NYF7cMgxCsU1CMK0PYLUgaPNvdgW2UqgPg4eWFgFs0X6thJj_wLRpqF94tjW76lSXj3376omSV1d0chR3Mi/s320/IMG_3132.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382249935625251826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkb_Yl8nEB65YaX35nvovFMUc094kTEhaFqFWWlav70bvrS0dYFhkUyK1f9eyly7MzFF5gaCi874Tk2YE5vMWrVrTgKs50A9_7DFdbzNNBLlj4qR3YGgEecBWsVGjHlJElzL7JZHNTurYZ/s320/IMG_0323.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitu_yFzQkz41YLHo-PD41bFP81BDjDjwvpBiXwdlzHP_YazddokeMLZi4hO4_FAw7RooRoZWDzskA9ZIFZUiTxuf8PHl9pTMjN9tHIIP_ggMdwvTeLhuGr1rgrnhpaVmuhA0zDcbHlzDJJ/s1600-h/IMG_0321.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382248341179874354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitu_yFzQkz41YLHo-PD41bFP81BDjDjwvpBiXwdlzHP_YazddokeMLZi4hO4_FAw7RooRoZWDzskA9ZIFZUiTxuf8PHl9pTMjN9tHIIP_ggMdwvTeLhuGr1rgrnhpaVmuhA0zDcbHlzDJJ/s320/IMG_0321.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMZbv4cWCkVPACzBobHO-oWhtGnxaydiQJL22f0UXxP8QISQT0jYtAXO979Eu1CD1I9Eh6-RxLCtZdgJLoF5S4rA740Ag-H8AVE-CbAuWmqDWPpby1ZfUOqoNsoOh0krsn4Itx6DI1dzA/s1600-h/IMG_0316.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382248333578885698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMZbv4cWCkVPACzBobHO-oWhtGnxaydiQJL22f0UXxP8QISQT0jYtAXO979Eu1CD1I9Eh6-RxLCtZdgJLoF5S4rA740Ag-H8AVE-CbAuWmqDWPpby1ZfUOqoNsoOh0krsn4Itx6DI1dzA/s320/IMG_0316.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseCAit0uuRSv3VpJeBXfnkJxleoGRDp3fcRD__0zEPtYlvVTGzw__1HYZrE1xBsylhse-iKUN1F1frS6gXz3wnZShIIz8ta2WUqPQJvwNxKg1ZkUXi6yv-gqBbyPHHBcNUeHGgZ3uHbbn/s1600-h/IMG_0324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382248317573751010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseCAit0uuRSv3VpJeBXfnkJxleoGRDp3fcRD__0zEPtYlvVTGzw__1HYZrE1xBsylhse-iKUN1F1frS6gXz3wnZShIIz8ta2WUqPQJvwNxKg1ZkUXi6yv-gqBbyPHHBcNUeHGgZ3uHbbn/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-58178690115572605052009-09-03T06:47:00.004-04:002010-06-16T21:31:43.664-04:00ROLL CALL (Rich)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg881K4GbdIew-_zrXKR4vkOFHQuVRq-UEJQKZTchBVlacfvjBV2QSLWLct6AfOdBZ8wpnn86VLUZCI-j1TWpLlhFl53hQHv8C_Fj8F0SIA2C4rEmqtSGKUFCE74VghF-ImkHCtQsZ5gk/s1600-h/DSCN2466.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377193853706613042" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg881K4GbdIew-_zrXKR4vkOFHQuVRq-UEJQKZTchBVlacfvjBV2QSLWLct6AfOdBZ8wpnn86VLUZCI-j1TWpLlhFl53hQHv8C_Fj8F0SIA2C4rEmqtSGKUFCE74VghF-ImkHCtQsZ5gk/s200/DSCN2466.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hi LIFE Runners,<br /><br />Hopefully everyone has received their running shirts by now and has gotten a little bit of training done in them. Thank you for your patience. The task was challenging, but worth it.<br /><br />Weather has improved in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gainesville</span> and I have been able to run more outside. Erica and I have a favorite course for my 5-mile runs in which I run a 2-mile loop and catch up with her on the 3-mile leg. Last weekend I completed the first 20-mile run of my intermediate training in 2:32. Unfortunately, it was on the treadmill, because of the intense heat. My next 20-miler will be during my visit to Oregon to see my Dad on September 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>.<br /><br />Fundraising has been steady, and I have raised about $300 so far for <a href="http://www.awomansanswer.net/">A Woman's Answer Medical Center.</a> I still need to mail off letters to my family and friends. As you are probably aware, the Knights of Columbus are raising money for a new ultrasound machine, which will help expectant mothers make the right choice for LIFE! Please consider donating money to this worthy cause. Checks can be made payable to "Knights of Columbus" and mailed to Rich Reich, PO Box 14044, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Gainesville</span>, Florida 32604.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.<br /><br />Thank you and God bless,<br />Rich<br />James 1:22Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-24637159254132174842009-09-01T20:23:00.011-04:002010-06-16T21:42:27.546-04:002009 LIFE Runners Team (4 wks to go!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIF-EMBhywGQO5eOWi9TEKv7V-Sj2ehb_kN1JkPDqeDAmHtzzx2O-iBwEHHDiZf0ZnPLP5u7-_3E6iw4t0E4iQjdjNCUuTz1h-FjnaK3WK22OQwQpgjTq4EhJHtUZoF8huG5qHd1oZNJj/s1600-h/TC_Marathon.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376663840660735426" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 50px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIF-EMBhywGQO5eOWi9TEKv7V-Sj2ehb_kN1JkPDqeDAmHtzzx2O-iBwEHHDiZf0ZnPLP5u7-_3E6iw4t0E4iQjdjNCUuTz1h-FjnaK3WK22OQwQpgjTq4EhJHtUZoF8huG5qHd1oZNJj/s200/TC_Marathon.png" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>TC Marathon for ProLife: 4 Oct (Respect Life Sunday)</strong><br />* Team mission: God first, Defend the unborn (ProLife), Encouragement, Health<br />* Teammates: Dave, Jason, Doug, Rich, John, Jim, Steve, Pat, Tammy, Brenda/ Aaron/ Trevor<br />------------------------------------------------------<br />Hi, LIFE Runners -<br /><p>We will line up in just a little over one month!</p>UPDATES: Please go to <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">marathon-for-life.blogspot.com</a> and post an update on your training, faith, and marathon arrival/departure info.<br />* My sore foot (plantar fasciitis) is improving, thanks to a night splint. I had a great 20 mile run this past weekend (cool weather). I still plan to use the Sioux Falls 1/2 marathon (13 Sep) as a training run with Aaron, Jason, and Steve. I ordered more ProLife wristbands...will bring extra to the TC Marathon.<br />* Rich: Thanks for mailing out the LIFE Runners jerseys...turned out great...thank you!<br />* Doug: Had a good 18 miler this past weekend.<br />* Jason: Did 18 miles this past weekend...his longest ever!<br />* Dave: Finished a full Ironman this past weekend...wow!<br />* Steve: Ended up in the emergency room during his long run in the Black Hills a couple weeks ago...I'll let him tell the incredible story filled with faith...and Murphy's Law.<br />* Clydesdales (Steve, Doug, Jason): How is the Clydesdale weight loss competition going? Time to send out your weigh in, lbs lost, and % lost stats.<br /><br />TRANSPORTATION: My flight arrives at 2:20 PM, 2 Oct and departs at 5:10 PM, 4 Oct. Steve will pick up Rich, Dave and me. Info for others?<br /><br />LODGING: Best Western Normandy (800-372-3131, "LIFE Runners Block" for $94)<br />* Rich/Doug: Best Western, Fri-Sun, booked<br />* Dave/Pat: Best Western, Fri-Sun, booked<br />* <strong>Steve/Tina</strong>: Best Western, Fri-Sun, <strong>BOOKED?</strong> <strong><br /></strong>* Jason/Deanna: Best Western, Fri-Mon, booked<br />* Aaron/Brenda: Holiday Inn, Fri-Sun, booked<br />* Jim: staying with his daughter<br />* <strong>John/Chris</strong>: Best Western, Fri-Sun, <strong>BOOKED?</strong><br /><br />PROLIFE FUND RAISER: Angi and me are going to make a donation to Rich's charity (new ultrasound machine for a Woman's Answer Medical Center). Worthy Grand Knight Rich and his Knights of Columbus council are working on raising funds for this. Anyone else want to help save babies (and protect mothers) by raising $ for this ultrasound machine? If yes, let's ask friends and family to sponsor us $/mile for the ultrasound machine.<br />* NEW: Angi and me will each sponsor Rich for $1 per mile ($52.40). I am running the marathon with Rich...trust by verify...ha!<br /><br /><strong>Run for ProLife</strong>!<br />Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-70677440324606110322009-08-01T16:37:00.002-04:002009-08-01T16:48:35.839-04:00ROLL CALL (Rich)Thank you to those who supported our team by ordering a LIFE Runners shirt. We were finally able to meet our minimum shirt request of 12, and I was able to put in the order this Friday (31 July). Lloyd Clarke Sports said that the shirts should be done in approximately 10 business days. Then I will mail them off to you as soon as I can so that you can start to train in them.<br /><br />I have been able to raise $70 so far for my ProLife charity, A Woman's Answer Medical Center. For more information about this charity, please visit <a href="http://www.awomansanswer.com/">www.awomansanswer.com</a>. AWA is a pregnancy crisis center in Gainesville, Florida that provides pregnant women alternative medical services to abortion. My Knights of Columbus council is currently raising money for a new ultrasound machine for AWA, and I am hoping to support this effort by raising additional funds through the Twin Cities Marathon.<br /><br />My training has been going well. No injuries, but I have been forced to run on my treadmill a lot, because of the heat. I have not purchased my plane tickets yet, but I plan to have a similar itinerary as Pat. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in October.<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Rich<br />Romans 12:12Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-85342237058165703082009-08-01T16:04:00.012-04:002009-08-01T16:26:42.943-04:00ROLL CALL (Pat)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMtVeIxkA3ODiYlBMScob8SLIXeMYWcaYaT5qNrUgJVT_W758BSsCrT6qOPc71wD3CdzKLOPhec-xPe5r9u2YmThtrRk5UjqkPN9MWKzqalBAveK6boSxG4qIt-CtPeMT231iXu3IzLiW/s1600-h/TC+Marathon.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365092966567148066" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 50px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMtVeIxkA3ODiYlBMScob8SLIXeMYWcaYaT5qNrUgJVT_W758BSsCrT6qOPc71wD3CdzKLOPhec-xPe5r9u2YmThtrRk5UjqkPN9MWKzqalBAveK6boSxG4qIt-CtPeMT231iXu3IzLiW/s200/TC+Marathon.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>2009 Living In Faith Exchange Runners (LIFER's) Team</strong> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UIL-etZiLdIVflC62XvZUn3AZFJYKa_pVbeRx7S5ygGo3_Ads65d_K84B10Oh64OsN8uxymp3VrwzX0XkHmQyTITRvixv40e0FEfJvJ7osAUXApwA_2dhG832_gRCNMC41omgj20wcDn/s1600-h/TC+Marathon.gif"></a></div><div>* TC Marathon for ProLife: 4 Oct 2009 (Respect Life Sunday)</div><div>* Marathon: Kristi, Brenda, Jason, Doug, Rich, John, Jim, Steve, Pat </div><div>* 10 miler: Tammy 5K: Aaron/Trevor </div><div>* Team mission: God first, Defend the unborn (ProLife), Encouragement, Health</div><div>------------------------------------------------------</div><div>Hi, LIFE Runners - </div><br /><div></div><div>Please go to <a href="http://marathon-for-life.blogspot.com/">marathon-for-life.blogspot.com</a> and post an update on your training, faith, and marathon arrival/departure info. Kristi, how are your injuries? Aaron is healthy again and plans to run the TC 5K with his son Trevor. How is the Clydesdale weight loss competition going (Steve, Doug, Jason)?</div><br /><div></div><div>UPDATE: I am dealing with some pain in one foot...but will nurse it to the TC Marathon finish line. I will likely not run the Sioux Falls half marathon in Sep. We have found a beautiful running loop near our home (rolling hills, trees, minimal traffic, usually see deer/turkeys/raccoons). Running helps me deal with periodic impatience as we get settled into our home and work. I feel closest to God when receiving the Eucharist and when I am running...quiet/listening time...discerning His will. My flight arrives at 2:20 PM, 2 Oct and departs at 5:10 PM, 4 Oct. </div><br /><div></div><div>LODGING: Best Western Normandy (800-372-3131, "LIFE Runners Block" for $94)</div><div>* Rich/Doug/Pat: Best Western, Fri-Sun, booked </div><div>* Steve/Tina: Best Western, Fri-Sun, <strong>booked?</strong></div><div>* Jason/Deanna: Best Western, Fri-Mon, booked</div><div>* Kristi: Best Western, <strong>needs a roommate</strong>, Fri-Sun, booked</div><div>* Aaron/Brenda: Holiday Inn, Fri-Sun, booked </div><div>* Jim: staying with his daughter</div><div>* John/Chris: Best Western, Fri-Sun, <strong>booked?</strong></div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Run for ProLife</strong>,</div><div>Pat</div><div>Phil 4:13</div><div><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-18734307227037444932009-05-11T11:25:00.000-04:002009-05-11T11:27:43.544-04:00Kristi McClintock's Intro<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CKMCCLI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">LIFE Runners, <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><u1:p> </u1:p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">I am excited to be on the team! I met Pat last year when he came to visit some mutual friends and now I’m incredibly blessed to be training for my first marathon because of his encouragement and coaching! I live in <st1:city st="on"><st1:city st="on">Steubenville</st1:city></st1:city>, <st1:state st="on"><st1:state st="on">Ohio</st1:state></st1:state> where I work for <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Franciscan</st1:placename></st1:place> <st1:placetype st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:placetype></st1:placename></st1:place>. I’ve wanted to run a marathon for the past couple of years, and so I am going for it! Pray for me and know that I’m praying for y’all! <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><u1:p> </u1:p>
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<br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">I've appreciated the emails and reflections y'all have sent. Please keep them coming! I find encouragement in your stories and inspirational thoughts. One little thing I would like to share; I was at the end of a longer run the other day and was feeling a bit exhausted. At that moment, the thought came to my mind that it would be great to have a partner next to me cheering me on, especially if it was my dad. At that moment, I had an intense awareness of God the Father's presence with me - simply saying, "I am here, I believe in you, and I am cheering you on" - what a gift! And I know He is with us all, so I thought I give you a quick reminder that your Heavenly Father is that daddy on the sidelines, constantly cheering for you!
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<br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Peace, <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Kristi <o:p></o:p></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-42823780662921235462009-05-03T08:20:00.015-04:002009-05-03T22:39:50.273-04:00Pat Castle (goals)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLi1TNfc7D3l3mxEYCLOPAF4WCrYAuivaeR-SL6polk-4q2y2WlOyO_1E31sXi-7y_a0wUC1WVKY-C162j7Ya_k_sodTZT5ThnT091cScimwJYAfPXanbmeqpQ_YyApzAhR_wggwlnLQVt/s1600-h/IMG_1625.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331588715641127506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLi1TNfc7D3l3mxEYCLOPAF4WCrYAuivaeR-SL6polk-4q2y2WlOyO_1E31sXi-7y_a0wUC1WVKY-C162j7Ya_k_sodTZT5ThnT091cScimwJYAfPXanbmeqpQ_YyApzAhR_wggwlnLQVt/s200/IMG_1625.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi, LIFER's</div><br /><div></div><div>My strategic goal is to embrace our <strong>Team Mission: God first, Defend the unborn (ProLife), Encouragement, Health</strong>. Here are my tactical goals while training to reach the finish line of the TC Marathon for ProLife. </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>* God first:</strong> Run closer to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...training allows worship/prayer, sacrifice, action. Celebrate God's gift of life through running (joy).</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>* Defend the unborn (ProLife):</strong> Be part of the solution to end abortion...prayer, communicating our motivations for running, and raising $/mile to help Rich purchase an ultrasound machine for a Gainesville, FL crisis pregnancy center.</div><br /><div><strong>* Encouragement:</strong> Be a stronger husband, father, son, brother, friend...training allows reflection, prayer, spiritual perspective, patience, energy. Help my Teammates reach their marathon goals. </div><br /><div><strong>* Health:</strong> Arrive at the starting line prepared spiritually and physically (peace). Courageously reach for my best (break 2:53:51), praising and honoring Christ by striving to maximize my God-given potential. </div><br /><div></div><div>Training for a marathon is a faith growing experience, providing many opportunities for us to live out our faith (worship/prayer, sacrifice, action). The training gives us greater awareness of our total dependence on God (humility) and allows for more (and deeper) worship/prayer time (greater connection with God's will). A marathon training experience is like being on an extended retreat...the marathon is not the ultimate goal...heaven is the ultimate goal! </div><br /><div></div><div>Like 2008, let's expect big things as we grow closer together (Body of Christ) and closer to Christ. Completing a marathon is a huge accomplishment (all glory to God!), but this is merely our vehicle (fueled by faith) to help save physical and spiritual lives as we defend the unborn. I am blessed to be part of our team of Christ disciples who defend the defenseless unborn and celebrate God's gift of life through marathon running. Our genuine sacrifices for Christ will bring True joy and peace in our lives and those near us...for eternity...thanks be to God! </div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Run for ProLife</strong>,<br />Pat<br />Phil 4:13<br /><a href="http://life-devotions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">life-devotions.blogspot.com</a></div>Pat Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13238576925032520648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-459750353574057642009-05-01T20:21:00.005-04:002009-05-01T20:43:14.316-04:00Rich Reich Intro<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAU_s3chkIXXXgnbHM4hrZNTiSUOA3mvsKQoK6uivZmtu7y38U9GsyAXqTNtUtoj6bteRmCqdVWTMMTbRbjhO8UzMMpI1cZNsmmMboVofbLdL07-pN1gzoacHPuXeGe0Uc3z8X_pMv-98/s1600-h/chicago.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331020386738453842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAU_s3chkIXXXgnbHM4hrZNTiSUOA3mvsKQoK6uivZmtu7y38U9GsyAXqTNtUtoj6bteRmCqdVWTMMTbRbjhO8UzMMpI1cZNsmmMboVofbLdL07-pN1gzoacHPuXeGe0Uc3z8X_pMv-98/s200/chicago.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hello LIFE Runners,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am in the Air Force and currently working on my PhD in chemistry at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. I taught chemistry with Pat at the Air Force Academy a few years ago and I co-author the LIFE Group devotions with him.<br /><br /><br /><br />My goals for the marathon this year:<br /><br /><ul><li>Be the voice for the unborn (our running shirts are hopefully going to open up opportunities for speaking the Truth).</li><br /><li>Raise $1000 towards a new ultrasound machine for A Womans Answer Medical Center.</li><br /><li>Finish the marathon without ending up in the medic tent. If successful, this will be my first out of four completed marathons that I didn't look like the walking dead and scare the heck out of my wife Erica.</li><br /><li>Qualify for the Boston Marathon with a 3:15.</li></ul>Through Christ our Lord,<br />Rich<br />Romans 12:12Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248276656318705181.post-13443542752075175172009-04-28T15:22:00.004-04:002009-04-28T15:28:51.885-04:00Steve Castle IntroHello Life Runners!<br />I am signed up for the TC Marathon and really excited about it. I am Pat's little-big brother and will be striving to make all the Clydesdale's out there proud.<br /><br />Here are my goals in brief:<br /><ol><li>Run for all the innocent little babies being murdered each day - REMEMBER!</li><li>Stay Healthy - focus on stretching, rest, and smart training</li><li>Break 4 hours</li><li>Get under 200lb's by race day - I weighed in at 227lb's</li></ol><p>Praise be to God - let's run to finish the race!</p><p>Through the love of God...</p><p>Steve</p><p>Romans 12:12</p>Steven S. Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568202663682472746noreply@blogger.com0