Spring Celebration Virtual Marathon

Apparently it's spring out there. I'm sure someone is enjoying the new season. Here in the Mid-Atlantic Mother Nature is desperately hanging onto winter, maybe there has been a secret wedding...

For The Love Of The Run is hosting a fantastic virtual race to get us all in the spirit of the season though - Spring Celebration Virtual Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. This great virtual race is now open and goes through May 19, 2013. For your $20.00 registration (only until April 2nd, then the price raises to $25.00) you'll receive a custom medal, random prizes, and a portion of the proceeds go to Jersey Rising.

Why am I promoting this race? Honestly, I'm getting nothing out of it. I paid my registration fee to run the 5k, no discount other than the early bird. I managed to be within the first 10 to sign up so I scored a t-shirt, but that's it. I'm doing it because I'm a Jersey Girl. I grew up in South Jersey, near Philadelphia. When Sandy tour through the shore area into NYC my heart hurt. Here's a wonderful way to continue supporting those families still dealing with the aftermath. It's been months since the storm hit, but there the area is still working on recovering.

So, I invite you to participate in this virtual race. The medal will be revealed in time and my inside sources tell me it's going to be epic. Let's go 13 in 2013 peeps! I'm sure this race will be perfect for you - one more race to your 13 and supporting a great cause!

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Heading out to eat

Tonight, the hubby and I are heading out to a local place called Isaac's for dinner.  Why? And why do I share this?  Well, tonight is SPCA night at our local Isaac's.  Go into lunch or dinner tonight, bring in a coupon from the SPCA, and 25% of our meal total gets donated to them.  We have a soft spot for the SPCA.  We started volunteering there shortly after we moved and fell in love with a little kitten named Elizabeth...

She was about a year and a half when we saw her at the PetSmart.  Apparently, her owners decided they had too many cats and had to give one up.  We're assuming because she was going to have a litter, that's why they chose her, because if you've ever met her you would know she is the best little kitty around!

So, tonight we head to Isaac's for dinner.  We're going to enjoy a meal and enjoy the fact that we're helping a great local organization!  What are you doing to help your local non-profits?