Saturday, May 24, 2008

100 Members!

Congrats! We've reached one of our first goals... to get 100 members. Let's not stop there- please continue to spread the word to other loved ones of 2/7 to show these guys we support them. There are over a 1,000 Marines in 2nd Battalion 7th Marines... we can do better than 100 of us! And remember the more members we have the more times we are likely to Run to Afghanistan!

Company breakdown:There are 4 people are 'running' for all Marines/Sailors in 2/7. 39 people are 'running' for a Marine or Sailor in ECHO. 14 people are 'running' for a Marine or Sailor in FOX. 23 people are 'running' for a Marine or Sailor in GOLF. 15 people are 'running' for a Marine or Sailor in H&S. And 5 people are 'running' for a Marine or Sailor in Weapons.

To get a registration form e-mail: rantoafghanistan08@gmail.com

Photos from the Evening Walk

Thanks to everyone who came and made our first Evening Walk a success! Even though the weather was wacky all day- some brave I ran to Afghanistaners came to show their support for their husbands and friends enduring mud and the cold. Stay tuned for the next evening walk. Keep tracking those miles...

Saturday, May 17, 2008

FAQs

Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions I've been receiving! If you have any other questions please feel free to comment here or send me an e-mail!

1. How and when do I give you my miles?
If you have sent me an e-mail I most likely have sent you a mileage chart to track your own miles. If you would like one- please send me an e-mail. Be sure to be tracking your own miles. On the first of every month an e-mail will go out requesting your monthly miles also a notice will be posted here on the website. For example: On June 1st... an e-mail will be sent asking for your May Miles. (For those of you who got an early start in April- you will be able to include them... for those of you who have just begun- all miles are important and help- so please send what you have for that month no matter what.)

2. Do I have to live in 29 Palms to participate?
Absolutely NOT! You can be anywhere and participate! The more the merrier! We want to see how many times we can get to our loved ones and back! We are a diverse group from all over the country and you can do this program whether you are here or in Timbuktu. All you need are some good tennis shoes and a motivated heart.

3. I want a t-shirt! When and where can I get one?
T-shirts are in the works. Please be patient with me... as soon as they are finished you will be notified via e-mail and on this website.

4. Is this a fundraiser?
NO. This is not a fundraiser, the basic point is to show support for our Marines and Sailors and keep healthy while our men are away.

5. It's almost June- is it too late to join?
No- it is never too late to join. Any and all miles will help!! To request a registration form e-mail rantoafghanistan08@gmail.com

6. I don't like to run- do I have to run?!
No- you can walk, bike, swim, or run your way to Afghanistan... got something even more creative to chart your miles- lets hear it.

7. Do I have to be a wife to register? Can my parents join?
Any and all family members are welcome, as well as, friends and other sources of support for our guys are encouraged to join as well. As said before- the more the merrier! We want our Marines and Sailors of 2/7 to know we are thinking about them.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Evening Walk

Anyone up for an evening walk??


WHO: Anyone participating in the 2/7 "I ran to Afghanistan" program or anyone who wants to participate... I will bring out registration forms incase you have not filled one out.

WHAT: 3 miles ... walk or run

WHEN: Friday, May 23rd @ 7:00pm

WHERE: The PT Course (off Del Valle, across the street from TMO)

WHY: To build your May miles and meet other wives/loved ones who live in the area. If you can't make it this month- we'll have another next month!


Please remember it is getting hot- please bring your own hydrating materials.

Any questions- please e-mail: RantoAfghanistan08@gmail.com