Well, we are just under 4 months to go... time is just flying by. Last week i ran a pre-race 3.5 miles on a race course i'll be trying at the end of April. I ran with two friends and we ran along US 40 as it ascends Chestnut Ridge. In 3.5 miles, we gained 1400 VF in elevation. My goal (since im not a die-hard runner) was to finish without stopping... which we all did. I did it in 46 min, 47 seconds.
Several days later, Brad came into town and he and i climbed stairs for training at the Cathedral of Learning on Pitt's campus in Oakland. This was a good measurement tool to see how we've been doing on our individual training efforts, and a good start on how to encourage each other. When training by yourself, the only person to convince is yourself, so we are learning how to positively encourage each other to meet and exceed our training expectations.
Another cool thing that has recently occurred is that both Brad and Kirk have been interviewed by their local newspapers on our fundraising efforts and training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. We are really excited to see the articles published, and hope it will stir up additional publicity and support for us.
Finally, we are all purchasing additional gear for the trip. Brad and I got new boots last weekend at REI, and Brad ordered a new backpack. Kirk is still researching boot and has purchased a high-altitude jacket, since it will be close to zero degrees at the summit.
That's all for now. Keep on giving us positive feedback and encouragement, we long for it and appreciate it. -brian
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