Okay, it's the night before I embark on what is to be one of the greatest adventures in my life (or running life). I am filled with so many emotions ranging from excitement to anxiety the likes I have never felt. There have been so many folks that have influenced me over the years. My good buddy Michael B. or Pam M.L. that have been with me from the start of my wonderful journey of recovery. There are those that have died during my years of recovery; some sober, some not. I feel for them all. Each one has made the man I am today. I really need to aknowlede all of my running friends starting with my running mentor Jimmy K. (AKA the fifth Cutter). I just won't be able to pack any canned peaches. All of the ultra runners I have badgered for advice and wisdom over the years, Andy K., George V., Catra C. and Howard Cohen for sending me a detailed spreadsheet of what worked for him. The new ultra folks that make me smile (Fred). I will take all of you with me, thinking of you often as I traverse the dunes. Most importantly I need to thank my wife. She is amazing, she is strong; she is truly an ispriration and the woman I am fortunate enough to share a home and a life with. She has never told me not to do a race, maybe a skeptical look every now and then, but she loves me as the crazy person I am. Thanks for putting up with my crap! I will more than likely bore the shit out of every single person I come in contact with post race. Telling tales of what it's like to really run in B.F.E. Lastly I want to thank Linda Quirk an

d the Runwell Foundation for this amazing opportunity to run and raise money for recovery. This will be my sobriety birthday present as I celebrated 18yrs on Sunday. May I Runwell and be happy are my only wishes.

Okay, it has been forever since I have posted anything in my blog. So many things have happened. I will go through my drafts and post some race recaps that have been in the save folder for way too long. But now I will start with prepping for my next adventure. In a little over three weeks I will be traveling to Egypt to run one of the 4 Desert Races As an ambassador for Runwell I will be truly be filled with gratitude for recovery has given me everything I have in my life today.