Jennifer Lopez is a good recent example - she completed a triathlon to raise funds for a children hospital. Dean Karnazes ran for many cancer-stricken children. The Run for Hope race is to commemorate Terry Fox, who inspired generations of runners in his bid to raise money for the fight against cancer.
run4COSI is also about running for a cause, but there are faces we can identify with. The children whom you played and talked with. You laughed, ate and prayed together. You grew up with these kids, and understood their fears and concerns. These are the beneficiaries you love and care for.
The ending of John Bingham's article resonated deeply:
So many of us have changed our own lives through running that it makes sense we would want to change the lives of others the same way. We can take the drive, ambition, and dedication we used to transform ourselves from couch potatoes to athletes and channel that into making a difference for someone else. When that happens, we'll truly understand the words of the renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
More resources for our run4COSI team in training:
THE RUNNER'S WORLD 8-WEEK BEGINNING RUNNER'S TRAINING PROGRAM
by Amby Burfoot
Many good tips are provided such as nutrition before the run, arm position, dealing with hot weather, potential running injuries and good use of cross training.
One great quote: "Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."
--William Faulkner
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