Team to Run
New York
Marathon for Cystinosis Foundation
November 7, 1999
We have all heard of Leukemia Team in Training and now is our opportunity to run a marathon to raise money for Cystinosis. On November 7, 1999 the N.Y.C. marathon will be run through the 5 burroughs of New York City. My friend Sarah and I (God willing) will be on the starting line running to raise funds for the Cystinosis Foundation. We invite anyone else interested in running (or walking) to join us. Anyone can do it. It takes a little time, perserverance and a commitment to do the training. I will be running on behalf of my 8 year old daughter, Katie, who has cystinosis. She has shown us great courage throughout her illness and now it is my turn to do something for her and others who suffer with it.
I know New York City is a long way for a lot of you but I have a complete list of marathons being run in all 50 states. Pick one close to home. I have a very modest training program that worked well for me when I finished the 1997 Marine Corp marathon in Washington D.C. Anyone can finish. We have the potential to raise quite a bit of money for research and at the same time elevate awareness about cystinosis.
If you are unable to run or walk, how about sponsoring someone who is? We will have a list of all those running/walking and you will be able to pick from these. We would also like to match runners with those that have cystinosis. They will run in honor of these courageous individuals... along with getting to know them through correspondence if desired. A bracelet will be worn by runners bearing his or her name. If you would like to have your child matched with a runner please let me or Jean Hotz know.
| Week No. | Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-2 miles | 2 | 0-2 | 2 | 0-2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 0-2 | 2 | 0-2 | 2 | 0-2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 0-2 | 2 | 0-2 | 3 | 0-2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 easy week | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
When beginning, try walking 1 minute
for every 3 minutes of running.
This is a 36 week program and will get you
ready for a November marathon.
To get an application to the NYC marathon, mail a stamped self addressed envelope (business) along with $7.00 non-refundable handling fee. Make a check payable to NYRRC. Each person requesting an application must send a separate envelope and payment.Mail to: Marathon Entries
P.O. Box 1388 GPO
New York City, N.Y. 10116
Complete entries will be accepted starting April 26. It is very important to have these postmarked on the 26th as, only 30,0000 entries will be accepted. The race usually closes within 4 days of entries being accepted.
If you have any questions you can calll me [Ruth Ann Ahnen] at (215) 453-1777 or e-mail me at ta0054@erols.com.
Gods speed to all and I look forward to hearing from you !!
Ruth Ann Ahnen
22 Boulder Drive
Sellersville, PA 18960
"We won't win the race if we don't enter."
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