Sunday, August 10, 2008

'08 Race Total - $2,259

What a great start! Thank you to everyone who donated for our first race. From friends and family to the gentleman who handed Will a wad of cash the day of the race, each of you made a difference in helping out one of the world's most noble organizations. I know we did not reach the goal that I had set for us, but I was still so touched by your generosity.

This was only a start for us. Next year, we will have a new Web site, and my brother has offered to head up the organization for collecting donations the day of the race. You probably will not see many posts on this site for a while, but once I have details on next year's race, I will make sure I get the word out.

Thanks again, and I'll see you on the trails in '09!
-Tim \m/

Monday, July 7, 2008

Like an inspired debut album...

Last Race: July 4, 2008 - Charleston, S.C.
Race Length: 5K
Donation Deadline: July 18, 2008
Target/Current: $5,000/$744

...I think our inaugural release got rave reviews. We have to thank Charleston and The Extra Mile for being so welcoming and friendly. The team that ran the race was one of the better I have been around, and the course was absolutely beautiful. We also need to thank XS Energy Drinks for letting us drop some of our cards off at their table. Another thank you goes to all the great people who were willing to listen to us and take a card off our hands.

Finally, I have to thank all the great racers and supporters that came out on Friday morning. What a great display of friendship (And by great display of friendship, I mean Glenn dumping a beer on himself and face planting 10 yards before the finish line). Seriously, I had an awesome time, and it would not have been nearly the same without all of you there. I will hopefully post a couple of pics soon, but the point-and-shoot battery died so we mostly have video footage.

I am going to bump the directions for how to donate up to the top just in case people lost their business cards. We have made almost $500 since the race, but we are still a long way from our goal. Remember that you have until July 18 to donate for the first race.

Thanks again, and see you on the trails!
-Tim \m/

How can you help?

1.) Before July 18, donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org or calling 800-805-5856.
2.) Send an e-mail to HeavyMetalRunners@gmail.com with the amount that you donated. All individual donations will be kept confidential.
3.) Check your inbox on July 25 for an e-mail with the total amount of money that we raised for this race.
4.) Celebrate with us by headbanging.*

* Headbanging is optional. Helping out kids is not.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Charleston...Meet "The Glass Prison"!

Next Race: July 4, 2008 - Charleston, S.C.
Race Length: 5K
Donation Deadline: July 18, 2008
Target/Current: $5,000/$285

So it appears that the first installment in Mike Portnoy's A.A. Saga will be blaring in my ears over the first two miles. Bret and I have been doing some nice easy runs this week, but it still hasn't set in that our first race is only four days away.

We'd like to welcome Glenn to our group of runners for the race. Early registration has passed, but you can still register on the day of the race.

Remember to donate soon, and send me an e-mail after you have donated. Get your playlists ready for the race!

Here is my finalized list...

Pre-race:

Tool - "Lateralus"
Opeth - "Windowpane"
3 - "Amaze Disgrace"

Race:

Dream Theater - "The Glass Prison"
Dream Theater - "Metropolis" (Live from Score)

Post-race:

Rush - "One Little Victory"
Metallica - "One"

See you on the trails (very soon)!
-Tim \m/

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The Countdown Has Begun!

Next Race: July 4, 2008 - Charleston, S.C.
Race Length: 5K
Donation Deadline: July 18, 2008
Target/Current: $5,000/$245

We are down to single digits in counting down the days, and I am getting so excited about the race. It sounds like we might have one new member joining the \m/ madness - the more headbangers, the better.

A couple of things for my runners and donators...

First, if you are running, this is a heads up that the deadline for early registration is on Friday. If you need help registering, please just let me know. You will still be able to register the day of the race, but it is five dollars more.

Second, I know that the deadline for donating is July 18, but the sooner you get those donations in, the better. It will help me with organization so that I can efficiently communicate our final donation number to all those who participated. We need more money!

And remember the key step to donating...you must e-mail me when you donate. If you do not send me this e-mail letting me know the amount that you donated, I cannot add your donation to the total.

See you on the trails!
-Tim \m/

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

St. Jude Donation Info

Next Race: July 4, 2008 - Charleston, S.C.
Race Length: 5K
Donation Deadline: July 18, 2008
Target/Current: $5,000/$195

Here are the instructions copied and pasted from the business cards I have created. The Coalition will pass out those business cards when we meet people at the race.

Keep those donations coming in!

1.) Before July 18, donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org or calling 800-805-5856.
2.) Send an e-mail to HeavyMetalRunners at gmail dot com with the amount that you donated (otherwise, I can't update the total amount). All individual donations will be kept confidential.
3.) Check your inbox on July 25 for an e-mail with the total amount of money that we raised for this race.
4.) Celebrate with us by headbanging.*

* Headbanging is optional. Helping out kids is not.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Welcome to the Coalition!

Next Race: July 4, 2008 - Charleston, S.C.
Race Length: 5K
Donation Deadline: July 18, 2008

It is so exciting to make my first post to this blog - the place where you can always stay up to date on happenings with the coalition. We are less than a month away from our first race, and the anticipation is killing me. I have been working on this idea for months now, and seeing it come to fruition is going to be so rewarding.

As most of you know, we are trying to raise $5,000 for this first race - an ambitious goal, I know. However, I really believe we have enough support to be able to reach that lofty number. Besides, we are only going to raise that number in the future!

I have updated the column on the right-hand side with information on how the coalition developed, and I have also given you the chance to help me design my playlist for the race. Vote in the poll!

I have also purchased the rights to heavymetalrunners.com, but there is nothing there yet. It may be the second race before that site is developed.

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to let me know. Just send me an e-mail
at HeavyMetalRunners at gmail dot com.

See you on the trails!
-Tim \m/