Finished!

We close out the year at $360, folks. Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to this fund raising effort. I look forward to doing this again next year!

My final six miles were ran today. Here's the totals:

Miles I still need to run: 0
Miles I've already run: 36
Total contributions: $360

Thanks again for all your love and support. Happy Holidays!

-Matt

Six More Down!

I thought I'd learned my lesson on Thursday, but guess not... figured I'd give the airport run another shot. Yeah, still took me forever, but I did take a short-cut walking home (although I got turned around a bit walking through the Arlington Highlands shopping center). At any rate, I took advantage of the high 60's weather and knocked out another six miles.

Miles I still need to run: 6
Miles I've already run: 30
Total contributions: $360

Only six more miles to go... Almost done!

-Matt

Closer to the Finish Line...

Knocked out six more miles today. Weather lightened up to a nice 55 degrees, and I set out to find a new running course. I ran around the Arlington airport, and bit off a bit more than I could chew, I think... After six miles of running, I had to walk the rest of the way home (an extra half hour). Lesson learned, eh?

Miles I still need to run: 12
Miles I've already run: 24
Total contributions: $360

Christmas is almost here!

-Matt

Six more miles down (finally!)

Heya folks,

Yesterday I knocked out six more miles after a long-overdue hiatus (due to the move, of course). During the course of my run, I was attacked by a crazy little dog that looked like a white poofball with jaws. Fortunately, I escaped the devilish beast with nothing injured by my pride. I imagine the sight of me high-stepping it away from a maniac fluffy puppy must have been quite amusing.

Miles I still need to run: 18
Miles I've already run: 18
Total contributions: $360

Happy Holidays, everybody!

-Matt

Final Tally

Thanks, Marc, for dropping fifty bucks into the donation bucket! A very generous contribution to a great cause. Thanks, Jeremy & Alley, for also donating fifty bucks to Heifer International. Your gift will reap rewards for generations to come. 

The final tally for Running for Livestock 2008 is $360. Tremendous! I have to catch up on a few miles, so I'd better get running!

Miles I still need to run: 24
Miles I've already run: 12
Total contributions: $360

Thanks again for all your generous donations. What an excellent way to may the season a little brighter this year!

-Matt

Back on Track!

Thanks Dad and Sharon for your generous donation! We've finally gotten settled into our new apartment after waiting a WEEK for our furniture to arrive, so now I can map out a new running course and hit the road. The miles are starting to add up!

Miles I still need to run: 14
Miles I've already run: 12
Total contributions: $260

Hope everyone is having a happy Holiday Season!

-Matt

An update...

Hey folks,

Just wanted to give you an update on my Running For Livestock effort. Friday, November 21st was my last day in the Navy, and the weekend was spent driving cross-country from Virginia to Texas. We're doing our best to get settled in, but the schedule's been pretty full with the fast-approaching holiday and the on-going job search. The movers arrive with our stuff on Tuesday, so I should have some time to knock out a few more miles later next week.

Hope all is well!

-Matt

A Donation From Afar!

Another donation has just hit the books, friends! My pal Marky has made a generous contribution to the cause, which puts us over the $200 mark! For you, my friend, I will plug an invigorating Scottish tune into the MP3 player for my running pleasure. Any recommendations?

Miles I still need to run: 9
Miles I've already run: 12
Total contributions: $210

As always, you can find my donation page here:
Heifer International- Matt's donation page

-Matt

A Sunday Morning Jaunt

Got up early today and went for a nice jog, despite the chilly weather. It was 43 degrees and my body was still stiff from having just woken up, but it was quiet and peaceful on this Sunday morning. Six more miles down, just six more to go!

Miles I still need to run: 6
Miles I've already run: 12
Total contributions: $180

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

-Matt

When It Rains...

Holy Catfish, Batman! Yesterday's pleasant run amidst a light drizzle turned into a man-versus-nature deathmatch. Wind and Rain and Crazy Drivers tested the limits of my endurance. My ever-accommodating wife snapped a few pictures upon my return, THEN handed me a towel. How sweet.

As always, you can find my Heifer International donation page HERE.

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for supporting our global community.

-Matt

Hittin' the Pavement

Wow! When I got home today, the donation counter had spiked to $180. I owe Jan ten miles. Thanks, Mom!

Here's my first attempt at dabbling with video. Please, no laughing. I can hear you.

I knocked out six miles today, which still leaves me with quite a few to go. Keep 'em coming!

Miles I still need to run: 12
Miles I've already run: 6
Total contributions: $180

Would you like to donate to the cause? Check out my donation page here:
Heifer International - Matt's Page

Thanks again for all your support! We're all contributing to a better world.

-Matt

The Donations Are Coming In!

Heya folks. I'm happy to report that as of this morning, I've rallied $80 in contributions to Heifer International. Looks like I owe Lee Ann and Debbie 8 miles! Thanks, guys! The weather is supposed to be nice tomorrow, so I'll be hittin' the pavement to knock a few of those miles out. Keep the contributions coming in, 'cause I'm running for cows, man!

Miles I still need to run: 8
Miles I've already run: 0
Total contributions: $80

You can still find my donation page here: Heifer International- Matt's Page

Happy Holidays, planet Earth!

-Matt

Running For Livestock

Hello, and Welcome to Running for Livestock!

This Holiday Season, I've committed myself to supporting Heifer International in their effort to serve struggling communities across the globe. Help me, and you will have the opportunity to give a pig, goat, cow or even baby chicks to a community in need. Heifer International creates opportunities for communities to heal and regrow through the gift of renewable resources.

I am joining Patrick Rothfuss in support of Heifer International. You can check out his inspirational words here.

This is Running for Livestock: For every $10 you donate to Heifer International through my donation page, I will run a mile in your name. Check this blog regularly to track my progress, and visit the site below to make your own donation:

Heifer International- Matt's Page

Have a merry Holiday Season, and don't forget to make a difference in your global community today.

-Matt