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Andrew Chapman fundraising for PARTNERS-IN-SERVICE aka THE MICHAEL LISNOW RESPITE CENTER

  • 40
    Donors

48th place

in 2012 Michael's Miracle Marathon Team
team

Running the 2012 Boston marathon to raise money for The Michael Lisnow Respite Center.

  • The Hunger Games vs. The Boston Marathon

If you have read The Hunger Games, then you’ll have a feel for how I view the Boston Marathon. Many people know that the route starts in Hopkinton and winds its way through the suburbs, ending in Copley Square in downtown Boston. Some people may have even heard of "Heartbreak Hill" at mile 20, but most people have never heard of the other obstacles. The route includes stretches of Siberia-like frozen tundra, parched desert with less rainfall than the Atacama Desert, murky crocodile-filled swamps, plagues of pestilence of biblical proportions, and there's only one portable toilet for all 20,000 runners in the entire 26 miles and 385 yard route.

Ok, so maybe this isn't entirely factual, but it might as well be. I only started running a year ago, ran my first (and only) half marathon late in 2011. The chance to enter the Boston marathon is simultaneously exhilarating and terrifying, however, the chance to do it in order to raise money for the respite center makes in a real honor.

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  1. Zeke LuiZeke Lui 04/19/2012 at 09:31 AM ET
    Read from Jenny's post that you are running in the Boston Marathon. It sounds tough. Have fun!
  2. Mark F ArbourMark F Arbour 04/16/2012 at 05:31 PM ET
    Go Chapman!!!!
  3. Paul O'BrienPaul O'Brien 04/14/2012 at 12:14 PM ET
    good luck!
  4. M H BoyleM H Boyle 04/13/2012 at 04:19 AM ET
    I hear there's a great pie shop just past the finish line.
  5. Kerry BlissettKerry Blissett 04/12/2012 at 04:33 PM ET
    I will taste the pain for you!! Good luck and enjoy!!
  6. Suzanne C. SeferianSuzanne C. Seferian 04/12/2012 at 04:23 PM ET
    Running a marathon...isn't there an app for that? Good luck, Andrew! We will be rooting for you!!!
  7. Pam TerraPam Terra 04/12/2012 at 02:54 PM ET
    Good luck, Andrew !!
  8. johnston mackiejohnston mackie 04/10/2012 at 10:18 AM ET
    use your height
  9. Anita MichelAnita Michel 04/10/2012 at 12:30 AM ET
    Run your race, and have fun Andrew!
  10. Jennifer J DormoyJennifer J Dormoy 04/09/2012 at 12:11 PM ET
    Good Luck Andrew! Will be thinking of you on race day.
  11. Kenneth VargasKenneth Vargas 04/09/2012 at 12:00 PM ET
    Good luck Andrew and thank you for your efforts!!
  12. Gareth S EagarGareth S Eagar 04/09/2012 at 11:54 AM ET
    Hope you have a great race! Thanks for running for this good cause.
  13. Mary Ann FisherMary Ann Fisher 04/09/2012 at 09:48 AM ET
    Make New Jersey proud, Andrew!
  14. Michelle L RedentiMichelle L Redenti 04/06/2012 at 03:18 PM ET
    Everyone is in the right place at the right time....so glad you are where you are! Sending all good energy to you for this run and many more!
  15. Sandra RangelSandra Rangel 04/05/2012 at 10:05 AM ET
    Wow Andrew, Very impressive!!!! Run Andrew Run!
  16. judith Mckennajudith Mckenna 04/04/2012 at 04:40 PM ET
    Because there is something to be said for that mid life crisis thing. Who'd have thought .... :-)
  17. Natalie AjluniNatalie Ajluni 04/04/2012 at 02:15 PM ET
    Have fun! You're going to do great!!
  18. Melissa Sterrett BaronMelissa Sterrett Baron 04/04/2012 at 01:42 PM ET
    Have a great time! Remember it's 20% physical and 80% mental. You can do it!
  19. Lori M McKellarLori M McKellar 04/03/2012 at 10:01 PM ET
    You've worked hard! You're ready! Yes you can! Enjoy!
  20. DAVID BARRINGTON CHAPMANDAVID BARRINGTON CHAPMAN 04/01/2012 at 06:38 AM ET
    Bloody idiot! But impressed none the less
  21. Fiona SchraderFiona Schrader 03/25/2012 at 08:51 PM ET
    May the wind always be at your back and hoping you have a truly wonderful run.
  22. Karen E LewisKaren E Lewis 03/20/2012 at 03:51 PM ET
    You'll do great Andrew - Have fun and enjoy!
  23. Erin SamuelsErin Samuels 03/20/2012 at 03:47 PM ET
    Good luck! It's a great cause. :)
  24. Peter ChapmanPeter Chapman 03/19/2012 at 04:55 PM ET
    Humbling! Well done Bro.
  25. David A FolkDavid A Folk 03/19/2012 at 03:17 PM ET
    Have a great run!

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