tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70776501638506847242024-03-13T15:08:40.484-07:00Sea to Sea With Patrick SweeneyBourbonfeethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12756955375027398415noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077650163850684724.post-50961107321618519872015-02-28T18:45:00.001-08:002015-02-28T18:45:16.532-08:00Run With Us America New Mexico<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dw7PZuupX8U" width="480"></iframe>Bourbonfeethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12756955375027398415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077650163850684724.post-5863880821540812892015-02-04T14:08:00.000-08:002015-02-04T14:23:06.724-08:00I have failed as part of the Race Across the USA and I am very excited about the future.<div style="text-align: center;">
My race is over but my journey has just begun?</div>
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The more I think about it the more I realize that a race is a pretty silly format to inspire kids to be healthy. Pushing ones body past it's limits in order to beat someone else is not the message I wish to present to kids.</div>
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One of the things that made me fall in love with the 100 mile club is how that it open to everyone regardless of athletic ability. It's not about who get's there first, it's about making positive decisions. Little things add up to big things</div>
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A run across the country is a perfect way to exemplify these ideals on a larger scale. For me it is no longer a a race it's a team effort. There is no first place only a collective goal between my crew and anyone who want to join us in inspiring kids to be active and have a whole lot of fun in the process. </div>
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Together with my awesome friend <a href="https://jupbrown.wordpress.com/">Jup Brown</a> from New Zealand</div>
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and our crew <a href="https://jupbrown.wordpress.com/">Vanessa Runs </a>her husband Shacky and our medic Alex</div>
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We want make some friends explore the country and run with you!</div>
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Jup and I were by far the highest fundraisers for the 100 Mile club as part of the race and together we have already raised over $10,000 which is pretty freaking AWESOME. Over 1,000 kids have been given a better chance a healthy future because of you and people just like you. </div>
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Thank you to everyone who has made donation thus far and everyone who plans to in the future</div>
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I am not sure what tomorrow will I bring but that is how I have always have lived my live and I get excited thinking about it.</div>
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Globalstar has offered us some free service and we will have live tracking of where we are via </div>
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Bourbonfeethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12756955375027398415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077650163850684724.post-71174037188170370942015-01-26T15:52:00.001-08:002015-01-26T15:52:13.598-08:00Stage 8<p dir="ltr">One mile after this Podcast things went South fast but I'll talk about that tomorrow. <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B05tOTDvV-MEX1NDOW9iTnN5ZW8/edit?usp=docslist_api">Stage 8 Podcast</a></p>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B05tOTDvV-MEeE4xN2VrZ2thUGM/edit?usp=docslist_api">Interview with </a><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B05tOTDvV-MEeE4xN2VrZ2thUGM/edit?usp=docslist_api"><u>t</u></a><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B05tOTDvV-MEeE4xN2VrZ2thUGM/edit?usp=docslist_api">he 100 Mile Club Founder Kara Lubin </a></p>
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Before I embark on a most Epic Journey I would like to thank everyone that is making this dream of mine a reality.</div>
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<a href="http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/">Trail Racing Over Texas</a></div>
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First and for most thank you to Trail Racing Over Texas. None of this would be possible without your help. I am proud to be part of your <a href="http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/team-t-r-o-t/">T.R.O.T. Racing team</a> and am humbled by the passion you have for giving back to the community and your desire to help kids to live happy and healthy lives.<br />
Thank you for having faith in me, your support really means a lot.</div>
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This is my friend Rob Goyen founder of <a href="http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/">Trail Racing Over Texas</a>. Six years ago he was over 347 pounds and had never ran before. Today is under 200 lbs, he quit drinking and smoking and is now an Ultra runner.Please take a moment to<br />
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It's never too late to change your life around and start making healthy choices. But why wait? If we can instill proactive life choices in children. A life full of happiness is their's to be had.</div>
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Thank you to 100 Mile Club for existing. Not only are you making a real difference in the lives of thousands of children across the world, seeing children be active and excited about running puts a huge smile on my face. It fills my heart with warmth and makes me extremely optimistic about the future.</div>
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Without the vision and dreams of Core Runner Darren Van Soye and Race Director Sandy Van Soye this race would not exist. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the 100 Mile club.</div>
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Thank you also to my fellow runners in this adventure. I can't wait to get to know each and everyone of you amazing people.</div>
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Thank you to everyone who has made a donation on my behalf or on the behalf of any of the runners. You are the ones that are really making a difference! </div>
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Thank you to <a href="https://lunasandals.refersion.com/c/cb35">Luna sandals</a> they have been my footwear of choice for the last 6 years. I have won over 30 races in them ranging from 1 mile to 50km. They make amazing <a href="https://lunasandals.refersion.com/c/cb35">huarache sandals </a>and are company that year after year has donated to the <a href="http://www.imathlete.com/donate/PatrickSweeney?z=1412177663659">100 Mile Club</a> on my behalf. I will always consider everyone at Luna part of my extended family.</div>
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I will have few pairs of Limited addition Luna sandals for sale during the race. Also available soon at <a href="https://lunasandals.refersion.com/c/cb35">Luna Sandals.com</a><br />
proceeds will go to the 100 Mile Club.<br />
(more on this to come later)</div>
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The Bearded Brother love Ultra running, Disc Golf and making some of the most nutritious Vegan energy bars on the planet. They will be stocking me up with healthy goodness as I run across the country. I plan on starting the race cleanly shaven on day one and seeing what kind beard I can grow over 140 days as my way of paying respect to company that I love.</div>
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Quite possibly my new favorite thing. I have been a long time proponent of using massage to help restore my body after running. It has replaced both the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXDQZ2E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CXDQZ2E&linkCode=as2&tag=bourb00-20&linkId=7XLJ535N66SUNX4J">Grid Foam Roller</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028BO94M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0028BO94M&linkCode=as2&tag=bourb00-20&linkId=PSQZSKCKR2GM6KCU">the stick</a> both I think are great products but neither are as effective as the "<a href="http://www.rollrecovery.com/">Roll Recovery R8</a>" When I have given every thing I've got during a long run I do not have the energy needed to give myself a proper massage. Unlike the foam roller or the stick. The "<a href="http://www.rollrecovery.com/">roll Recovery R8</a>" has the resistance built in. It easy to use and the results are amazing.<br />
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Thank you to "Stone" Farms for putting a big smile on my face. <br />
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<a href="http://www.zzyxxz.com/">ZZYXXZ</a><br />
Thank You ZZYXXZ reflective apparel. If I look shiny it's because of them. They care deeply about keeping runners safe and visible.</div>
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Thank you to Orange Mud for the Handheld's will be using on my trip</div>
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I will be supplementing my diet with <a href="https://mctlean.com/">MCT lean </a>Vegan protein after each run and <a href="https://mctlean.com/">MCT lean</a> oils into my meals I cook each night.<br />
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<a href="http://www.altrarunning.com/">Altra Running</a><br />
Thank you to Altra for Sponsoring <a href="http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/team-t-r-o-t/">Team T.R.O.T</a>.<br />
I will be bring a pair of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K64F9M4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K64F9M4&linkCode=as2&tag=bourb00-20&linkId=TYO3Y5S56RL6YHXJ">Altra Paradigm's</a> with me for those days when my feet need a little comfort and those nights when I need a slipper to keep them warm. Altra uses the same distributor as Luna Sandals in Japan so they are already kind of like family.<br />
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Thank you to <a href="http://www.aravaiparunning.com/">Aravaipa Running </a> not only are they Arizona's premiere race organizers they are some really good people that I hope will join forces with the 100 Mile Club someday soon.<br />
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Don't let the name full you. I am proud to be an ambassador for this kooky bunch of running misfits who are passionate about enjoying life outdoors and giving back to those in need.<br />
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Thank you to my family for supporting me in whatever I do. I think the hardest part about a race like this will be being away from you guys. You will be my heart constantly and I will do my best to make you guys proud.<br />
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Bourbonfeethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12756955375027398415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077650163850684724.post-16605158601592277012014-10-07T11:30:00.000-07:002014-10-09T08:28:27.205-07:00Thank You Gifts <div style="text-align: center;">
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This is my home and almost everyday I run on the beach. </div>
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Day after day, hour after hour, for well over 10,000's miles I have ran, preparing my body for whatever adventure may come next?</div>
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On October 18th I will be running the <a href="http://e.c100/">E.C100</a> an Urban 100 mile Ultra marathon through the streets of Southern California and then on 1/16/15 I begin my 3,080 mile run across the United States</div>
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<a href="http://www.imathlete.com/donate/PatrickSweeney?z=1412177663659">Please donate here</a></div>
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Along the way I have rescued countless discarded sand toys before they could wash away into the ocean or were destroyed by the tractors that comb the sand each morning.</div>
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The last couple years I have been giving away one of kind shovel amulets out as finisher awards for races that I have directed.</div>
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They have become a sought after and a prized possession of many!</div>
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I have seen them proudly displayed in at least 10 different peoples homes often right next to their favorite trophy or medal.</div>
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I was thinking how can thank people for their generosity in donating to the 100 Mile Club on my behalf ???</div>
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. What I do have are are lots of sand toys once loved and forgotten by children that I hope will be cherished once again.</div>
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($30 helps change the lives of three children)</div>
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<b>"For Goodness Sake I got a Rake Club"</b></div>
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For your generous donation of $30 I will send you a genuine one of kind 100% recycled in California Rake amulet, It probably will still have sand on it, the smell of the ocean and maybe a little bit of tar if you are lucky. Wear your rake with pride and if you have an itch on your back go ahead and scratch it. Find your inner peace and use rake your amulet to build a Zen rock garden anywhere and anytime.</div>
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Every drifter need's a sifter. (If that's not a line in a Dr. Suess book it should be.) You my friend are an uplifter! You just helped change the life of 5 kids. THANK YOU! Wear your sifter with pride and always be prepared to strike it rich sifting through sand and streams for gold, diamonds or even pennies. Your kind donation could make you a gazillionaire and if you do strike rich I already know that you are a kind hearted soul that will use your new found wealth to help others.</div>
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Anyone who is willing to help change the lives of ten or more kids definitely has a heart full of AWESOMENESS. You have handle on your heart and now you heart on the handle of your amulet. These shovels are my very favorite thing to find on the beach. They bring my heart happiness and I hope they do the same for you. They are very rare and I have a limited supply of which I can't wait to share with some awesome people. </div>
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Please include your name and address so that I can mail to you your thank you gift. If you see a particular item in one of these pictures or have preference of color I will do my best to send you the one you want. Note if your amulet is cracked sandy or has tar on it, that just gives it more character. </div>
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I will be posting the names of everyone who makes a donation (unless they wish to be anonymous) </div>
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I hope that you appreciate these thank you gifts I know that they are silly but my heart went into making them and if you send me a picture of you wearing yours I would love to post it on this blog.</div>
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Really though it's not about the reward it's all about helping out some kids.</div>
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Thank you very much in advance for your generosity. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.100mileclub.com/">100 mile club</a> is great organization that I care deeply about and any donation no matter how small can help make a big impact on a child's life!</div>
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<a href="http://www.imathlete.com/donate/PatrickSweeney?z=1412177663659">PLEASE DONATE HERE</a></div>
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Yesterday September 23rd 2014 I found out I was accepted to be part of a core group of runners to race across United States 120 marathons in 140 days starting on my 36th birthday January 16th 2015.</div>
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Myself along with a group of amazing athletes will be running 3,080 miles from Huntington Beach California to Washington D.C. Along the way we will be joined by other runners who will be participating in shorter races across each of 12 states.</div>
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The race is fundraiser for a charity I hold close to my heart.</div>
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<i>The 100 Mile Club® provides the opportunity to run or walk 100 miles at school during a single school year which improves school readiness to learn, creates better education outcomes, building self-esteem and the overall health in the lives of children and others.</i></div>
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I absolutely love the 100 mile club and have seen it change the lives of young children.</div>
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Childhood obesity is an epidemic in the country. </div>
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That's me age 11</div>
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I was an obese child who never liked running as a kid/ I wish there was organization like the 100 mile club for me to have been a part of.</div>
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We need to do whatever we can to encourage kids to live a healthy life and be active and joining the 100 mile club is a great start</div>
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Over the years with the help of my great family and friends I have raised $1,000's of Dollars for the 100 mile club. I hope to continue to do so with your support. In fact on Oct 17th I will be running in the <a href="http://www.100ec.org/">100 mile endurance challenge</a> an Urban Ultra Marathon another fund raiser for the 100 mile club.</div>
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Needless to say I am overwhelmed with excitement to be chosen as part of the team!</div>
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I first need to find companies that have my back and want to be part of my team. I am looking for sponsorship at all levels and open to any creative Ideas?</div>
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The event is 140 days long and will have quite a bit of media exposure. From a P.R. standpoint sponsoring and event like this seems like a no brainier to me? Every Little bit counts and if you can help in any way please let know</div>
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Please Contact me at </div>
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Teameldo@hotmail.com</div>
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Patrick Sweeney</div>
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Thank you!</div>
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