Our beloved 2/7 Marines and Sailors are on their way to make yet another difference, this time in Afghanistan. It was just a few short months ago that we welcomed them home from Iraq. Now we can start counting down the days until our Husbands, Fathers, Sons, Brothers, Nephews, Cousins will be back on our soil in our loving arms.
This deployment we have a great way to stay connected with our Marines and Sailors, stay in shape, and get outdoors... we are going to run to Afghanistan (and hopefully back!)...
Join me, as well as, many other 2/7 Spouses, Families, and Friends in walking, running, biking, and or swimming the miles to Afghanistan. It is approximately 7,900 miles from the Los Angeles area to Kandahar, Afghanistan. No one person could do this alone in seven months; so collectively as a Marine Corps family- let's do it together!
Please e-mail RantoAfghanistan08@gmail.com for a Registration form. Once completed, start moving! A monthly e-mail will be sent to remind you to send in your mileage for the month- please include any pictures you have of yourself taking those steps! Shirts will also be made so if you are interested in purchasing, let me know. This blog will be updated with the progress we are making so be sure to bookmark it!
Thank you for making the run with me.
Come home safe Marines!
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Beginning...
Thursday, April 3, 2008
I ran to Afghanistan...
The Program:
The "2/7 I ran to Afghanistan" is an initiative designed to promote well being, relieve stress, and build cohesiveness among the 2/7 family. This program is just one more way that we can support our brave Marines and Sailors.
Participation:
The program is open to any spouse, child, family member, or loved one of a 2/7 Marine or Sailor. May 1st, 2008 is the official start date and if you are able to do any miles in April, simply add them to your May total. It is never too late to join!
Getting Started:
First, complete the registration form and send it in. From there, start moving and logging your miles. Each month, an e-mail reminder will be sent to collect your monthly total. If you do not have e-mail, please be sure to mail your miles every month to the address on the registration form. Look for monthly progress reports and updates on any happenings on this blog.
Going the Distance:
The total distance from Twentynine Palms, California to Afghanistan is 7,900 miles and going there and back is 15,800 miles. Collectively, if each person commits to walking, running, biking, or swimming several miles each week, we will have "traveled" to Afghanistan and possibly back!
I encourage everyone to set a personal goal based on their fitness level. If 100 people commit to walking 11 miles a week for 7 months, the total miles walked is equivalent to the distance between 29 Palms and Afghanistan. Remember, this is fun- walk with friends, take your dogs out, push those strollers, hit the trails with your bike, swim when it's hot...
Keeping in Touch:
To submit your progress or if you have questions or comments about the "I ran to Afghanistan" program, please write to: