Marathon 2011

I've started training for the LA Marathon!! I joined LA Leggers because I want to push myself and improve my time. This year my goal is to finish the marathon in less than 4 hours. Wish me luck!

marathon pictures

which one of these marathon pictures should i buy? your assistance is needed!! so vote. http://www.tinyurl.com/kemi2010??

Marathon 2010

Yesterday I ran the marathon. It was so exciting to finally run the course I heard so much about. I think Stadium to the Sea captured so many historic LA landmarks, so that was really, really fun.

I wished they had provided public transportation to the start line. I think that would have created less traffic at the finish line. Santa Monica was crazy packed with cars and people. But the energy was so incredible!

I am also super thankful to all my friends and family who donated to support the relief efforts in Haiti. We raised $385!! I also had the opportunity to meet Tiffany Tam, Lindsey Marcus and Andy Baldwin. I'm glad i ran with team world vision!

Today it is so hard for me to walk. Stairs are torture. But it is all nothing compared to the thought of some kids having access to some food and shelter. Thanks everyone.

2 weeks to LA Marathon

I did not run 20 miles on Saturday. There was a flash flood warning so my team decided not to run. Since I already got out of bed at 6:30 on a Saturday, I decided to run until it started raining. thankfully I was able to do 18 miles before the downpour started. Also because most people were wary of the storm, the track was not crowded. Only one more long run before the marathon. If you haven't made a donation it's not too late.

I read an inspiring story of a nun who challenged her students to raise money for Haiti. If they raised more than $25,000 she would do her first ever jump. Here's the story

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704548604575097433626023438.html

20 miles

Tommorrow I'm going to run 20 miles. I know I will be sore all week. But it will totally be worth it in getting me ready for the marathon in like 3.5 weeks!

I just am constantly amazed by the scale of destruction. To see that even weeks after there is still so much devastation and so much lack of basic necessities. So I'm just going to post some links of people who've visited and witnessed the devastation first hand. And I hope that one day I'll be able to contribute my time and skills in the rebuilding effort.

here's my worldvision donation page: http://twv.convio.net/site/TR/TeamWorldVision/General?px=1016441&pg=personal&fr_id=1080

here is lecrae's videos of his visit to haiti: http://bit.ly/bDArwt

churches helping churches has some really amazing footage and sermons: http://churcheshelpingchurches.com/index.php/media/

and of course worldvision, compassion and samaritan's purse are all doing amazing work!

Marathon 2010

Not that many new details. Training for the marathon. Put up the link to my WorldVision on the side. Maybe i'll post some pictures or something to jazz up the site. Please donate and support the important work being done to rebuild Haiti.