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On Monday, the day after my story landed in the newspaper, I got a call from the reporter who interviewed me. A lady named Mary Phelps had called the paper, and wanted me to call her back if I would. That evening I called her, and she told me about her husband whom had aortic valve surgery in...

Enjoy. These are some pictures from a trip Charyl and I made up to Mount Raininer National Park. They were taken about two weeks before I got 'the bugs'. :) The 'Mountain' as we refer to it around here, can just leave you speechless. ...Mark

Hi Everyone, I just thought I would check in and say hello. Charyl and I just came back from a cruise along the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Here is a picture of the two of us horse back riding near Cabo San Lucas. Life is good. Peace to all. ... Mark

Hi Everyone, It has been awhile since I have posted. Life has been keeping me very busy this last year. I wish I had a good report from marathon number five, but I keep telling myself that finishing it is what really counts when all is said and done. My goal was to run in the 4:20 to 4:40...

Just thought I would share a picture of my daughter Rochelle and a proud Father, last August. She was married on a bluff over looking Cannon Beach, Oregon. The guy with his 'transition' glasses on, whom no one mentioned I was still wearing is me! I asked my daughter why she did not tell me to...

Hi Everyone, It has been awhile but your all often in my thoughts. Back in July, I ran the Seafair Marathon, and attempted to keep up the training pace after the marathon, at the same level a month prior to it without rest in between. ... My knees started talking to me, and suggested I...

Get a load of this guy. We may hear from him soon! This is right after he finished a 13.1 mile half-marathon. My wife and brother were laughing so hard they had to get a picture. :eek: :D

I am not sure if this will work. My brother put this together ... Photo Album: 2005 Virginia Mason Team Medicine (Seafair) Marathon Mark

Today I leave for marathon number 4, to be run tomorrow. A little nervous, but that can be expected. :) Today I will be going to the EXPO to pick up my packet. World Vision, gave me a dry fit T with there logo to wear during the marathon. I thought that was pretty nice, and I am humbled by the...

Well I am less then one month out from the marathon now. Last month I ran 141.6 miles and if I stay on my training plan, I should step that up to about 150 miles for the month of June. This thursday I'll run my longest training run; 20 miles, then start tapering down for the marathon on July...

I just wanted to say thank you for all being with me during the ups and downs. During the times of joy, and the times of ... well my 'grumpiness'. Mostly during the times of Peace that you so all have greatly contributed too. I will try to always keep you in my prayers as I look back. May the...

I usually never forward things like this on VR, but what the heck, I had to pass this one along. >This is really eerie and strange!! > > Who thinks this stuff up?? > > > > > > >11 has become to be a very interesting number. It could be a forced coincidenc e, but in any case this is...

I feel a little uncomfortable sitting down and writing this. I believe in God, but due to my job schedule, I do not attend church. I have wonderful support from a wife whom gives me love, but in no way will allow me to feel sorry for myself. In that I am very grateful. A month ago I urinated...

Just thought I would let you all know I am doing a 5K Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving morning. I will be raising money for World Vision again. Something I would like to share with you all (or "y'all") as Tom would put it. ;) I am sure I got the Texas spelling wrong. :confused: Let me say...

This is my last entry on my 'Run Across the US' map. The web site is closing down, so I'll have to find a new site to start logging my miles. :( My start date was a New Year's Resoulution to run every other day, and loose some weight. That was January 1, 2002. I lost 22 lbs (as much as 32...

Hi 'My Friends' (I know this should be in Active Lifestyles, but I put this in Post Surgery to offer hope, that things do get better. Just trust in God and don't quit.) Sometimes I feel stupid; maybe not very humble, when I share my success with you. Some of you struggle so hard. I remember...

Hi 'My Friends' (I know this should be in Active Lifestyles, but I put this in Post Surgery to offer hope, that things do get better. Just trust in God and don't quit.) Sometimes I feel stupid; maybe not very humble, when I share my success with you. Some of you struggle so hard. I remember...

This is the planet where Ross is from .... Mars. I'm sorry Ross, I didn't mean to make you home sick! ;) This is Columbia Hills, on Mars. Just thought I would share the pic.

Just thought I would share with you 'all' that it is my daughter Helen's 16th birthday today. She was born May 18. What is sort of funny is that I named Helen after my grandmother ... and not realizing it at the time ... it was the anniversary day Mount St. Helens erupted here in Washington...

Helal Stephan (below), known as Stephan, 57, a civil engineer for Network Rail, from Maidenhead, Kent. Stephan raised £4,000 for the BHF at the 2003 marathon. He had a heart valve replaced two years ago. While in hospital he was watching the London Marathon, and decided to run it for the BHF...