The McNicoll twins- Ashley (left) & Kaitlyn (right) walk with Mom (Erica- not pictured) every morning for Daddy. 
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fellow Ran to Afghanistaners...
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Fellow Ran to Afghanistaners...
"I am proud to be participating in this program and the next time I visit my daughter in 29 Palms I hope to be able to come out for one of the evening walks and have the chance to meet you and the other spouses. God bless you and all the other ladies and your husbands!"
Friday, August 15, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
August Evening Walk
I like to Move it ...Move it...
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. Bring your friends! Wear your shirts!
WHAT: 3 miles ... walk or run
WHEN: Friday, August 22th @ 7:00pm
WHERE: The PT Course (off Del Valle, across the street from TMO)
WHY: To build your August 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 hot- please bring your own hydrating materials. Dogs and Strollers welcome!!
Any questions- please e-mail: RantoAfghanistan08@gmail.com
Friday, August 1, 2008
July Miles
An e-mail just went out to all! But incase you didn't receive it, I may have incorrectly typed in your e-mail, so please e-mail me your JULY miles! Include your first and last name and your monthly total. RantoAfghanistan08@gmail.com
Remember you don't have to run- you can walk, bike and or swim! Please have your miles in by August 15th so I can calculate and share the news here!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
June Miles
An e-mail just went out to all! But incase you didn't receive it, I may have incorrectly typed in your e-mail, so please e-mail me your JUNE miles! Include your first and last name and your monthly total. RantoAfghanistan08@gmail.com
I am very excited to see how well we did this month!! I anticipate that we will be on our way back! If you haven't started yet- today is the day! Remember you don't have to run- you can walk, bike and or swim! Please have your miles in by July 10th so I can calculate and share the news here!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Photos from Evening Walk
Thanks to everyone who came out for our second evening walk! It was discussed to make this a weekly event, which I think is a great idea. Any thoughts about which day is best... leave a comment here!
Thanks Beth for taking pictures!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
After adding up our April and May miles, drum roll please, we have run 6,477 miles. AMAZING!
We are way more than half way there. Only 1,423 more miles to go until we've reached Kandahar, Afghanistan. Can you believe it! Keep it up and let's see how many times we can get to our loved ones and back. These Marines/Sailors are worth every mile and every ounce of sweat.
Need a visual?
Company Breakdown:
Echo- 1,136
Fox- 1,095
Golf- 1,446
H&S- 2,105
Weapons- 354
All of 2/7- 341
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
June Evening Walk
Come Watch the Sunset with me...
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, June 20th @ 6:30pm
WHERE: The PT Course (off Del Valle, across the street from TMO)
WHY: To build your June 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! Also look for our an "Afternoon at the Pool" events starting this month.
Please remember it is getting hot- please bring your own hydrating materials. Dogs and Strollers welcome!!
Any questions- please e-mail: RantoAfghanistan08@gmail.com
Sunday, June 1, 2008
MAY Miles
I am very excited to see how well we did this month! I have a feeling we could be close! For those of you who were able to start early in April- please feel free to include those miles... for those of you who might have just gotten started- please send what you've completed in May. If you haven't started yet- today is the day! Remember you don't have to run- you can walk, bike and or swim!
Please have your miles in by June 10th so I can calculate and share the news here!
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
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
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Beginning...
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!
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:
(e-mail: Ran to Afghanistan ZERO EIGHT)
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