tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69021771440503279422024-03-14T01:58:11.147-07:00Hom 100A run to kick some ALS-ass!TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-89287421290399657892023-08-30T06:44:00.001-07:002023-08-30T06:45:19.573-07:0011th Annual Hom 100 Date<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hPunmeopkzpwvVmyJ0zqGhgBKa7mpi5k1eCLn2jDLYnQ68Ez687raib-DBf12TGJ5pZFCphQbROx8uVmhmktXhHtD07KmPPft-5HtDq9I6xNpdcbKRegvr_quQ75uQKCzcm25tuHbbFA0Sb58qliMWVTPAzW806fR7a2bXFc-GgVonV4OEm1fy3--vGS/s1024/Feb-2024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="1024" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hPunmeopkzpwvVmyJ0zqGhgBKa7mpi5k1eCLn2jDLYnQ68Ez687raib-DBf12TGJ5pZFCphQbROx8uVmhmktXhHtD07KmPPft-5HtDq9I6xNpdcbKRegvr_quQ75uQKCzcm25tuHbbFA0Sb58qliMWVTPAzW806fR7a2bXFc-GgVonV4OEm1fy3--vGS/w400-h271/Feb-2024.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Set your reminders! The 11th annual Hom 100 will be on Saturday February 3, 2024. Need more info about what you're getting into? Check out the <a href="https://www.hom100.com/p/course_4.html">course details here</a>. If you want to get a jump on making a donation, please do by <a href="http://secure.alsaz.org/goto/homs_homies" target="_blank">clicking this link</a> ❤️</div><br /><p></p>TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-76716176298456472082022-07-21T15:46:00.001-07:002022-07-21T15:46:58.896-07:0010th Anniversary! Save the date!<p></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SAVE THE DATE!</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKV6Seu8AnvgsL0xVWHMh5DnYowKBiAqoaJXp3cGr9Jhto9TMFVS8dtStDTkq6mOq120mToSXz0KzK-paDxCyJLy9OYqDzau-qK0bdjTKD7peSeu3NURo9bAGG0LlD8g5g3ly3ee2s_DZsytV7bFfLYcSICziOZhU8u-xY2vApkuLFI5OSfsqbMg5Mg/s612/feb2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKV6Seu8AnvgsL0xVWHMh5DnYowKBiAqoaJXp3cGr9Jhto9TMFVS8dtStDTkq6mOq120mToSXz0KzK-paDxCyJLy9OYqDzau-qK0bdjTKD7peSeu3NURo9bAGG0LlD8g5g3ly3ee2s_DZsytV7bFfLYcSICziOZhU8u-xY2vApkuLFI5OSfsqbMg5Mg/s320/feb2023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>10 years now we've been running in circles for Tony. I know he'd get a kick out of it and just shake his head. Set the reminder on your calendar for <b>February 11, 2023</b> - we're gonna get loopy and have some fun remember what a great guy Tony was.</p>TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-72831366126344927912021-12-14T11:36:00.002-08:002021-12-14T11:36:53.518-08:002022 Hom 100 - Are You Ready?!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdSMjsRKjU40SSbVW_ugocuTMiXNcpUne_3NHZfDpE6bKxL1MRlSE5mjpFDdFe1FqeGjXywFuW87R-mqydue8h7tnfJo8XMTUtXvMu75pJWggCxOAOyYUpzf_2_YqHu2pMIWb5le4wf7fXLcdJil-aPqWQ6bg9DBDH2pKS9_nvQzGFeWt_94O1UztB6g=s280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="280" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdSMjsRKjU40SSbVW_ugocuTMiXNcpUne_3NHZfDpE6bKxL1MRlSE5mjpFDdFe1FqeGjXywFuW87R-mqydue8h7tnfJo8XMTUtXvMu75pJWggCxOAOyYUpzf_2_YqHu2pMIWb5le4wf7fXLcdJil-aPqWQ6bg9DBDH2pKS9_nvQzGFeWt_94O1UztB6g" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's time to get ready for the 2022 Hom 100!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pandemic has turned my brain to mush and I can hardly believe it's been a year since we ran in memory of Tony. Granted much of it was virtual and masked up so I can't wait to host you all in person this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJHVQEfI7MwpDie6qpgPzyuiSFPXnMwU48O5ccCo3VQXEDS7c94QpHAgVSIQY_2TVfcDYekYpEPoFy6r1dNpnx4uW0q5pMGGk1khDN8GG_cwCKjHFTi9Namye-jxCbdcF6npkZy-od1NTrv_FK-hxm1hi9QfrZ8D4e3kbLDwrHGztUEYbjy9wVPuGd0Q=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJHVQEfI7MwpDie6qpgPzyuiSFPXnMwU48O5ccCo3VQXEDS7c94QpHAgVSIQY_2TVfcDYekYpEPoFy6r1dNpnx4uW0q5pMGGk1khDN8GG_cwCKjHFTi9Namye-jxCbdcF6npkZy-od1NTrv_FK-hxm1hi9QfrZ8D4e3kbLDwrHGztUEYbjy9wVPuGd0Q=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p></p>TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-64398772363662243822021-01-31T14:09:00.007-08:002024-01-07T05:36:26.363-08:00Register Today!<p style="text-align: center;"><b> Registration for the 2021 virtual Hom 100 is now open!</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEWB5ymju9VTLuK8m9biFJgUmgQbZGBTowR6LtV0Au3Eqp2Vh40__17N0XG-w5G13UFJXf56x-zEjZLFLZ-ax2KyLUH6EgxbigSLFk-9cD_vBgy3zcfDZMpR3dp4-GqeEsNrwHbS3qZwU/s1002/hom100-medal.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="1002" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEWB5ymju9VTLuK8m9biFJgUmgQbZGBTowR6LtV0Au3Eqp2Vh40__17N0XG-w5G13UFJXf56x-zEjZLFLZ-ax2KyLUH6EgxbigSLFk-9cD_vBgy3zcfDZMpR3dp4-GqeEsNrwHbS3qZwU/w400-h246/hom100-medal.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">The great thing about virtual races is that you can do the distance all at once or you can stretch the distance out over multiple activities (or weeks/months). You decide how much you want to run/walk/skip/bike/skate to meet the distance goal.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Also, no one is keeping your time - this is all on your honor. Yeah, we trust you :-)</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_GN4urkPLqLq3F_tzgZ4vp9MNVXUyoHrnw0zEuyErrvNR9pJICfahV_W1oLzYGlYNIaGgUXMM3aQlm9zVOMYwdHkUhcNdOa_aGVbr4d13EYVQa3EpnCibrk_-QsTTHGy3u3WVJnZQXQ3/s2048/2014-04-05+14.48.33.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_GN4urkPLqLq3F_tzgZ4vp9MNVXUyoHrnw0zEuyErrvNR9pJICfahV_W1oLzYGlYNIaGgUXMM3aQlm9zVOMYwdHkUhcNdOa_aGVbr4d13EYVQa3EpnCibrk_-QsTTHGy3u3WVJnZQXQ3/s320/2014-04-05+14.48.33.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Every participant gets a sweet event medal (above) just for supporting the event. You have the option to purchase a race t-shirt ($20) and/or a Hom 100 pint glass ($15) to help support us even more. All money raised from registrations and merchandise purchases will be donated to the <a href="http://www.alsaz.org" target="_blank">ALS Association - Arizona Chapter</a> in memory of Tony.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Thanks in advance for supporting the Hom 100 and keeping Tony's memory alive. We may have a small group of folks running the course loop in late February so stay tuned for details. In the meantime, you can register for the 2021 Virtual Hom 100 by clicking <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=13471" target="_blank"><b>THIS LINK</b></a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTDmRGztIpCJWi2yXWf7To7z48eDGVuJnX13LsNBAdxCKDCJ8DsIuEk1wcufLLZmjXGUbwMd2DZbkshy6ERSDJRMdUQBEeMXCSIAMC49ZbVNGsvaOm_2vM6z84fwCijWYWQ6-Z8E_FoOxm/s2048/SCAN0134.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTDmRGztIpCJWi2yXWf7To7z48eDGVuJnX13LsNBAdxCKDCJ8DsIuEk1wcufLLZmjXGUbwMd2DZbkshy6ERSDJRMdUQBEeMXCSIAMC49ZbVNGsvaOm_2vM6z84fwCijWYWQ6-Z8E_FoOxm/w400-h266/SCAN0134.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-83061936487382540432020-12-22T19:26:00.006-08:002020-12-22T19:41:22.829-08:002021 Hom 100<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WwDnp-LZ4bp6bx93_aEuT2TgZyWhgarAhl9dJ3ycj7dITzf9HscFC400qKyLH5YCBZvJNcXsfoBGIM4LJPyx1DLto16cLjDWXk0SHeUreXuLHCRoIbMYDXEj5Tb6_bwVM0UqWH7Rj_n0/s631/virtual-hom100.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="631" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WwDnp-LZ4bp6bx93_aEuT2TgZyWhgarAhl9dJ3ycj7dITzf9HscFC400qKyLH5YCBZvJNcXsfoBGIM4LJPyx1DLto16cLjDWXk0SHeUreXuLHCRoIbMYDXEj5Tb6_bwVM0UqWH7Rj_n0/w400-h226/virtual-hom100.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Who can't wait for 2020 to be over? Well, we're approaching another year and another opportunity to remember Tony. The details of the event are still being worked out but it will largely be virtual this year due to well, do I really have to say it?!</p><p style="text-align: left;">The great news is that there will be definitely be swag.</p><p style="text-align: left;">You can run short.</p><p style="text-align: left;">You can run long.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Either way, you get goodies and we'll be raising money for the <a href="http://alsaz.org" target="_blank">ALS Association Arizona Chapter</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Details to come...</p>TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-30271099728976999762019-09-29T14:23:00.001-07:002019-09-29T14:23:23.236-07:002020 Hom 100 -Save the Date!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Set your calendars for the first weekend in February to get loopy with me and my friends! Every year we get together to honor a great man who was taken from us too soon. Tony Hom was a dear friend to my and many others in our neighborhood.<br />
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Just like last year, you can run, skip, walk, ride, crab-walk, scooter or hoverboard your way around the 1.87 mile Freeman Farms loop. Go as long or as short as you want - completely up to you.<br />
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My goal used to be 100 miles. But these bones just don't have in them to do that any more. I try for 100k (62 miles) but even that is hard. Now, we just go as far as we can in 12-hours, drink beer, sleep a little and have fun. It's what Tony would have loved to do if he were here (no, not really - he hated running!) :-)<br />
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Anyway, come join me in the fun and festivities. We'll start at midnight on 2/8 and go until noon. Immediately after, we'll have a potluck lunch at the park near our place.<br />
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The Facebook event is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2894991904059933/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. The logistics and event details are here.TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-58978285398270999192019-01-28T07:26:00.002-08:002019-01-28T07:26:37.731-08:002019 Sponsor Spotlight<div>
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<br />TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-48401973829459616262019-01-08T06:49:00.002-08:002019-01-08T06:53:05.751-08:00Squad GoalsThis year's Hom 100 is going to be a bit different. Being injured means I'll have to rely on my crew to help me bank the normal 62 miles. Everyone is encouraged to put together a team - friends, family or coworkers will work just fine. Team up and put in some miles. What ever each person does gets added up so that your cumulative total is compared to every other team participating.<br />
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TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-27428071341098477092018-12-21T10:00:00.003-08:002019-01-08T08:09:02.317-08:00Something new for 2019I have a small problem.<br />
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It will be at least the middle of January before I'm able to put any miles on my feet due to this injury. Which means that there won't be any 100k run for me this year at the Hom 100. Yes, I'm bummed about the injury but I think I've found a new way to honor Tony's life and legacy at this years event.<br />
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This year we'll be creating teams of participants who will collectively work towards achieving their own 100k (62 miles) distance over the course of 12 hours. Teams can be made up of runners, walkers or cyclists...just no gas-powered or electric vehicles :-)<br />
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We'll unofficially start at midnight on February 2 and start collecting miles. We'll break at 8 am to gather up other friends and neighbors (and probably have some donuts) and then continue on until noon. The Davenport's will host a BBQ starting at 1 pm once everything is broken down and cleaned up at the main aid station.<br />
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TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-31950341443147221752018-11-03T14:24:00.000-07:002018-11-03T14:25:54.658-07:002019 Hom 100 - Save the date!This year's Hom 100 will take place on February 2, 2019. You can run, bike, walk, skip, scooter or skate any miles you want as long as you're out with us supporting the ALS Association and the memory of my friend Tony.<br />
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We've raised over $10,000 in 2018 and I'm looking forward to raising more in the coming year. It will be our 7th year running crazy loops around the neighborhood.TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-86061793771200495332017-09-18T18:29:00.001-07:002017-09-18T18:29:38.730-07:002018 Hom 100 - Save the date!It's always a challenge to figure out the date for the Hom 100 each year. You have to be mindful of personal schedules, holidays, other races happening in the area. It's a balancing act of epic proportions trying to keep everyone happy.<br />
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Having said that, I'm happy to announce that the 6th annual Hom 100 will be on February 3rd, 2018.<br />
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TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-34790666218949518752017-04-26T07:29:00.000-07:002017-04-26T07:29:10.563-07:00The 5th Annual Hom 100 (2017)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the face of a man almost defeated...<br />
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First, about mile 50 I didn't feel good at all. Nausea and lack of food had been the story all day. More on this later...<br />
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Second, the entire blog I'd written weeks ago recapping the 5th Hom 100 was completely wiped out by a browser glitch.<br />
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In either case, the only option is to carry on. In the spirit of brevity however, please enjoy a hashtag version of what I'd originally written...<br />
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It was suggested to me that we start early and log some miles before setting up the aid station.<br />
<i><b>#stupidisasstupiddoes</b></i><br />
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We knocked out a solid 13 miles before stopping to help set up.<br />
<i><b>#runrise</b></i><br />
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Starting Off (9 am - 12 pm)</h3>
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It's always great to see so many of Tony's friends, family and the ALS Association supporting the day. They donate supplies, set up the aid station and cheer on the runners all day.<br />
<b><i>#ittakesavillage</i></b><br />
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Of course it's not really hot yet but I got behind on my nutrition early and never really caught up.<br />
<b><i>#rookiemistake</i></b><br />
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Friends continued to show up during the early hours helping me count off the miles and keep me company.<br />
<b><i>#runtribe</i></b><br />
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Afternoon Miles (12 pm - 6 pm)</h3>
I knew it was going to be a long day around 1 pm. I hadn't done any heat training so while 86F wasn't blistering, it was seriously taking its toll.<br />
<b><i>#lostmymojo</i></b><br />
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Despite friends coming and going, I was reduced to a snails pace due to the waves of nausea that kept gripping my belly.<br />
<b><i>#anycalorieswilldo</i></b><br />
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It was difficult to stay cool. Once I hit the 50km mark though, I took an extended break in the shade, tried to eat and changed my shoes.<br />
<b><i>#newshoesfeelSOgood</i></b><br />
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About 4 pm, I knew my normal eating tricks weren't working and I needed something new. A strawberry smoothie sounded awesome.<br />
<b><i>#tastedgreatgoingin</i></b><br />
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Around 5 pm, the sun started to set and the shadows got longer. The cool temperatures did nothing for the gurgling in my belly. The strawberry smoothie would have its revenge.<br />
<b><i>#tastedbadcomingout</i></b><br />
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One of the unwritten rules of ultra-running? Just puke it up and keep going. I honestly felt much better!<br />
<b><i>#needfoodnow</i></b><br />
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I returned to the aid station practically starving. Inhibitions gone. Palate open to every option available. Chips. Soda. Gels. Granola bars.<br />
<b><i>#eatallthefood</i></b><br />
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With less than a half-marathon to go, I could feel my energy coming back. Cool temps. The light of the moon. Family and friends by my side. I knew everything was going to be OK.<br />
<b><i>#timetoreflect</i></b><br />
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It's usually this time of the run I think back on Tony's struggles with ALS. I will never know the anxiety and pain he must have felt losing so much. Walking. Feeding himself. Hugging his children.<br />
<b><i>#mypainistemporary</i></b><br />
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I didn't mind running alone for a while this night. The silence is a necessary reminder of how special Tony was to so many of us. I am proud to dedicate my time to remember him.<br />
<b><i>#takentoosoon</i></b><br />
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My son decided to join me for one of the final laps. We walked it all and chatted about how many loops he'd done, how much money we'd raised and how I was feeling.<br />
<b><i>#proudparentmoment</i></b><br />
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As we finished or loop, I announced I'd be doing the last 4 miles by myself. Not being selfish, I just felt recharged and wanted to run.<br />
<b><i>#forrestgump</i></b><br />
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Just like that, the HOM 100 (km) was finished around 9:30 pm. BTW, finishing in the dark isn't the greatest idea (the pictures suck). Something to change for next year I guess...<br />
<b><i>#turnofftheflash</i></b><br />
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Closing Thoughts</h3>
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First a big thank you to my wife, kids and the Freeman Farms 'village' who entertained the kids, helped at the aid stations and give their day in memory of Tony.<br />
<b><i>#muchogracias</i></b><br />
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A special thanks to the Varton family - all the way from MI to support my crazy fundraising. You're the best!<br />
<b><i>#whenareyoumoving</i></b><br />
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<b><i>#givingback</i></b><br />
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TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-91448176896446957392017-03-29T19:20:00.000-07:002017-03-29T19:20:16.368-07:00Help From My FriendsIt never ceases to amaze me how one man's life and his legacy can continue to inspire others. I would venture that 99% of the people and sponsors who contribute, donate and help make the Hom 100 possible each year never even knew Tony.<br />
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What they do know is that he was robbed of the many things we take for granted - like teaching your son to drive or walking your daughters down the isle.<br />
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Our sponsors this year include Cadence Running Company and Arbor Networks.<br />
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Dan and Mary at Cadence not only own the greatest running store on the East Side but they have a passion for making their community a better place. I can't thank them enough for their continued support of the Hom 100.<br />
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A big thanks to Arbor Networks for their support as well. We couldn't do it without you!</div>
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A big thank you to the friends, family and neighbors that will join me in celebrating Tony's legacy on April 8. You are all amazing.</div>
TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-22038234112377070852017-02-28T20:41:00.001-08:002017-02-28T20:41:15.037-08:002017 Hom 100It's hard to believe that it's already time for another Hom 100. In it's 5th year, we've taken Tony's memory and turned it into meaningful dollars that benefit both patients, families and caregivers who have been forced to deal with this cowardly incurable disease. Over $100,000 raised in his memory is incredible!<br />
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I urge you more than ever to consider donating to our fight against ALS. With more press and publicity than ever before, we are poised to make substantial breakthroughs in care, prevention and treatments with your continued contributions.<br />
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Mark your calendar for April 8th - we'll run, walk, cycle, skip or crawl to honor the man, the husband, the father and my friend - all to benefit the <a href="http://www.alsaz.org/" target="_blank"><b>Arizona Chapter of the ALS Association</b></a>.<br />
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To learn more about the course and run info, click <a href="http://www.hom100.com/p/course_4.html" target="_blank">here</a>. To donate, click <b><a href="http://web.alsa.org/homshomies" target="_blank">here</a></b>.TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-61729820052113928002016-11-23T14:33:00.002-08:002016-11-23T14:33:33.110-08:00Wrapping up 2016It's been another amazing year of fundraising for the Arizona Chapter of the ALS Association. I'm so thankful for your support.<br />
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We're coming up on the 5th year of doing what ever it takes to keep Tony's memory alive. He is forever in our hearts and we'll raise a ton of money next year too.<br />
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Here is what you helped accomplish this year for Tony:<br />
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(this is actually over $20,000 when you add in the other team contributions)<br />
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Also, this brings our 4-year fundraising total to just over $100,000 for Hom's Homies. Thank you!!<br />
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One more thing...save the date! The 2017 Hom 100 will be on <u><b>April 8th starting at 9 am</b></u>. Can't wait to see you all there!TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-21046467144194549242016-03-25T07:38:00.000-07:002016-04-24T20:16:33.629-07:002016 Hom 100 RecapFor the 4th year in a row, I've been fortunate enough to have the awesome support of friends, family and neighbors who come out and help me put on this crazy charity run to benefit ALS. Most people think that running the 100 miles is the hardest but in actuality, the planning and coordination is what really what makes my blood pressure spike! From permits to porta-potties, food, supplies, trash bags and ice - the list is endless and can really stress a guy out. Like I said however, I have an amazing wife and friends who make sure everything was ship-shape throughout the day all the way to the finish.<br />
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As you might imagine, running a 2-mile loop endlessly is far from exciting and doesn't provide much in a change of scenary but I'll do my best to recount the day and those memorable nuggets from this year's Hom 100.</div>
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Truthfully, if I had my way I'd start this event at like 4 am so I could enjoy the cool morning air and really knock out some miles. Unfortunately, this is the real world and most reasonably sane families (including my own), don't even contemplate getting up until 8. It's one thing I used to stress about but the reality is whether you start at 4 am or 9 am, you're still going to be spending 24+ hours on your feet.</div>
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We had a healthy gathering at our house to begin the event. 25-30 people, most donning their Hom's Homies t-shirts, were anxious to get under way knowing that the temperatures for the day were expected to (again!) be unseasonably hot.<br />
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You had a group of stroller moms. A group of walker moms. A group of kids on bikes. There was also a group of cyclists, led by the eldest Hom daughter, who planned on riding 100 miles that day. Collectively, we took up the entire road and proudly marched out to the aid station to kick off the actual run.</div>
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I was hoping to get more miles during this segment while the weather was a bit cooler but there is always the excitement of the start, various folks showing up to run and massive amounts of pictures being taken while we're still fresh and smelling somewhat pleasant.</div>
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Noon to Midnight</h2>
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If there is one universal constant in this galaxy, it's that the Hom 100 will be held on <i>THE</i> hottest day imaginable. I'm not sure who upstairs thinks we need 90+ temperatures, but it's honestly not funny any more. So of course around noon, the sun was out in full force, keeping everyone toasty. Kids were getting red and puffy-faced. Adults were camped out under the tents (with adult beverages I might add!)</div>
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I tried to keep moving through the heat but found I needed to take more breaks than normal to clear my head, hydrate and lower my heart rate - it was racing through the roof! It always surprises me that noon to 6 is usually the most popular time to come out and run...go figure! Everyone loves the heat (or getting a nice runner's tan) :-)</div>
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I found myself getting behind in calories throughout the day due to the heat. One of the great things about this course is that the aid station is every 2 miles. Oddly enough, one of the hardest things about this course is that the aid station is every 2 miles...it creates a stopping point both physically and mentally but it's also where everyone comes to join the run so there are pictures, laughter, kids and something always going on...everything except eating (in my case). I was easily distracted by friends and wardrobe changes so much that I wasn't eating as much as I should have.</div>
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It wasn't until about 11 pm that my body was crying out for solid food. What kind of food?! Well, pizza! Duh! I gobbled up 5 small squares of pizza and asked my wife for more. She told me there was more at home and that she'd have it 'delivered' to the aid station in a few laps. Of course, within 15 minutes I was starving again and looking for anything that sounded good...how about a solid PB&J sandwich? Sure. With LOTS of jelly!</div>
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This went on for about an hour until I was comfortably 'full' of pizza and sandwiches. I managed to sit down a few times to eat but quickly realized that while it felt great to take a load off, it was much harder to get going after your muscles have had time to relax. I made a mental note to stay on my feet as much as I could the rest of the night to minimize the chances I would remain permanently parked in one of the chairs.</div>
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Somewhere around 50 miles I also changed my shoes and socks. While I love my Saucony Peregrine shoes, the cushion under my ankle bone had irritated it all day and caused both pain and swelling. A fresh pair of socks and my Hoka's felt like I was on Cloud 9.</div>
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All went well into the midnight hours. Spectators thinned. Kids had gone to bed. Only a couple runners remained to keep me company. My wife stayed on at the aid station until about 1 am before calling it quits herself...such a trooper.</div>
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2 am would be the only time when someone wasn't <i>running</i> with me. However, I'm fortunate to have a great neighbor who doesn't mind staying up all night or riding his bike in circles with me. We continued on through the night for a couple hours - chatting, eating potato chips and solving the mysteries of the universe (ok, we just contemplated them...not sure we solved much)</div>
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It wasn't until about 4 am that an early crew of runners showed up at the tent to take over and keep me company. I'm sure I was overly emotional from being up for 24 hours and very tired, but I couldn't help think of how lucky I was to have friends who would give up their Sunday morning to come out to keep me company and share a sunrise together. We chatted, laughed and made small talk but it was clear that the lack of caffeine was an issue for me as I started to fade in and out of consciousness while walking through the night.<br />
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About 5 am, I stopped at the tent and sat down, wrapped a blanket around me and took a 2-minute cat nap to try and refresh my body and mind just enough to get me to sunrise. While not completely refreshing, it was enough to help me push through another 45 minutes to meet the rising sun (I think the couple shots of Mountain Dew also helped).</div>
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Once that sun came up, it was amazing how invigorated I felt. Still on my feet and still 'running', I was now bound and determined to try and get done by 10 am - putting me at about 25 hours for the run.</div>
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Once again, hunger struck in a bad way about 7 am. Much of the aid station food had been decimated and picked over at this point - not to mention that all my personal race food...gels, bars, chews...had been thinned out, leaving only the gross unappetizing flavors (like peanut butter).</div>
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Fresh runners, kids and other friends started showing up again with the new day - always encouraging and invigorating. Now I could have walked much of the remaining miles - my 'running' pace wasn't much faster than a brisk walk but my ankle was still in bad shape and I couldn't tell if I had blisters on my heels or very bad heat rash (turns out it was both). As they say, 'If it hurts to run and it hurts to walk, then you might as well run'...so I kept going.</div>
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There wasn't anything very magical about those last 4 hours. The sun had come back out and I applied a new layer of sunscreen on top of the nasty, sticky and stinky layer of sunscreen from the day before. You know it's bad when you can smell yourself! Ick.<br />
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Despite my stench, more and more kids, friends and neighbors had made their way onto the course to keep me company - all very supportive, talkative and attentive to my needs. Lap after lap I was counting the miles down until the time I could sit down and put my feet into a bucket of ice water...</div>
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At last we came to the final lap - which is always a lap plus a little extra (because each lap is <i>just </i>short of 2 miles). A ton of folks joined me for the last lap (or at least half of it - they hurried back to take pictures and video). There is nothing more glorious that heading around the last corner, hearing the final 100-mile beep from my GPS watch and knowing that in 0.25 miles, I'll be able to bask in the glory of another 100-mile finish and another successful charity event for my friend Tony.<br />
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Final Thoughts</h2>
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When we started this in 2012, Tony never believed we'd raise more that a couple hundred bucks. I'm sure he's still looking down and shaking his head at me. Our event this year has raised over $10,000 bringing our 4-year total to just over $105,000 (so far).</div>
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I'm so very fortunate to be surrounded by loving and caring individuals and families who may not have known Tony like I did, but support me and my passions just the same. You are all amazing people and I'm lucky to know you all.<br />
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Thank you to my 'village' who has become exceeding efficient at setting up, breaking down, keeping kids entertained, donating food and providing post-race fluids :-)</div>
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Thank you to everyone who came out to run and/or donated.</div>
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Thank you to Cadence Running for the aid station nutrition.</div>
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A HUGE thanks to Dean and Missy for supplying participants (and me!) with the medals and pint glasses.<br />
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The hugest thanks of all to my wife. Co-race-director, (temporary) aid station captain (#WheresDean), bringer-of-food and noise-maker extraordinaire. Love you babe.<br />
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Remember, the Scottsdale Walk to Defeat ALS is October 29, 2016. Stay tuned for more ways you can participate in the walk and our fundraising in memory of Tony. If you're still interested in donating, please go to <b><a href="http://web.alsa.org/homshomies">web.alsa.org/homshomies</a>.</b></div>
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TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-83112729577744281632016-03-04T05:39:00.000-08:002016-03-04T05:39:52.663-08:00Ready, Set, Run!In case you ever wanted to be a race director, I should tell you right now that it's not for the feint of heart. Coordinating all the aspects of a charity run are definitely challenging when you're already working a 40+ hour week...but the rewards are well worth the time and energy. I told Tony that I would continue doing this in his honor so long as my legs could handle it. So here we go!<br />
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We have a great run in store again this year. The weather looks promising (i.e., <i>NOT</i> 115!) and everything is falling into place. I'm especially excited this year to have a couple partners returning to help sponsor key elements of the run.</div>
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Our friends at <a href="http://www.cadencerunningcompany.com/" target="_blank"><b>Cadence Running Company</b></a> have generously donated all the necessary race-day nutrition to keep your electrolytes balanced and your thirst quenched! If that wasn't enough, they're offering anyone who stops into the store a <b>15% discount</b> when mentioning the <i>Hom 100</i> (exclusions apply). Make sure and stop by the store and thank them for their support!</div>
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Next, we have Dean and Missy Varton who have generously donated their time and money to provide us with special Hom 100 participant medals and commemorative pint glasses. This is the first year we've been able to have extra-special mementos for everyone and I'm honored by their generosity and passion for our work with the <a href="http://webaz.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AZ_homepage" target="_blank"><b>ALS Association of Arizona</b></a>. Thanks Dean and Missy!</div>
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I can't wait to see you out there and to share some miles with you...it's guaranteed to be a great time and I'm sure I'll tell you a few of my favorite 'Tony' stories as the miles get longer :)</div>
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Don't forget to <b><a href="http://web.alsa.org/homshomies" target="_blank">donate</a> </b>too!</div>
TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-7259641485070250572015-12-02T14:22:00.002-08:002015-12-02T14:22:26.918-08:002016 Hom 100<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Make sure to mark your calendar for March 19, 2016. The Hom 100 is back again to help keep Tony's memory alive and to raise money in the support of the ALS Association of Arizona.<br />
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Last year proved that you can never take the Arizona weather for granted! What was normally a hot and blistering time of year turned out to be sunny and 75...perfect for a little run around the block :-) We could have done without the rain but hey, I won't complain.<br />
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If you're interested in being a sponsor, helping with the aid station or bringing food for me and the other runners just let me know at <a href="mailto:rovert.d@gmail.com"><b>rovert.d@gmail.com</b></a>.<br />
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<br />TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-31448283356727098732015-08-13T09:08:00.000-07:002015-08-13T09:08:44.785-07:002015 Ice Bucket ChallengeIn 2014, the ice bucket challenge turned into <i>THE</i> most successful fundraising campaign of all time. It was viral, fun and massively important in the funding of research, patient care and outreach for the ALS Association.<br />
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Just like the Girl Scouts sell cookies each year, the ALS Association (along with other partners and companies with deep pockets) have committed to do the ice bucket challenge every August until there is a cure.<br />
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Here is the Davenport ice bucket challenge (and donation!) Enjoy!<br />
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Many thanks to my wife and kids for their help to bring this to life.</div>
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TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-86122192925761357002015-05-20T08:08:00.000-07:002015-05-20T08:08:03.850-07:002015 Hom 100 Race Report<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Almost 2 weeks out from the run, I had been drooling over the weather forecast. Sunny, slight chance of rain and 75F looked like the perfect conditions to run 100 miles. As the run approached however, it was obvious that the slight chance of rain was turning into a 'pretty damn good thunderstorm'...<br />
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"So the trail will be a little damp. Maybe we'll have some humidity."<br />
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Turns out, it was enough rain to collect along the trail and force us to alter the course onto the sidewalk and road rather than the soft cushy trail. Making the prospect of running 100 miles on concrete even more painful.<br />
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Start (8 am) to Noon</h2>
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It's always exciting to get friends and family gathered together at our house for the start of the run. Bikes, scooters, walkers, strollers and runners alike donning their Hom's Homies t-shirts in support of Tony. The mood is always upbeat and positive even though we all know why we're here.<br />
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Despite the water-logged trails, everyone started making their way around the neighborhood. I scolded several people for actually saying, "It's kinda chilly this morning". Geez! Can't win with this weather-thing. It could have been 115F ya know!! :-)<br />
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Suffice it to say, these are typically the uneventful hours of the day. Folks come and go - the miles tick away. I just could not believe how great the weather was...slight breeze, a few clouds and just enough sun keep you warm and toasty.<br />
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Approximate miles - 20<br />
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Noon to Midnight</h2>
In hindsight, I really wish someone would have said, "Hey dummy, it's 75F out. Do you have sunscreen on?" If they had, it would have saved me a few dollars in aloe lotion and that crispy sensation you have when you step into a hot shower with a sunburn. It wasn't until around 5 pm that I noticed (and felt) my massively charred forearms, back and neck. Call me rotisserie-Trev...cause all I did was bake while running around in circles that afternoon.<br />
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I would bet that between noon and 6 was the busiest time. At one point, there was a group of about 6 or 7 dudes going one direction and then another group of 6-7 ladies (led by JA) going the other direction. It wasn't until it go closer to dinner time that folks started peeling off and we consolidated back into a single group. JA was able to reach her 50k goal during this time too. Super proud of her!<br />
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I hit the 50-mile mark just around 7 pm in the evening. I felt pretty good about that - 11 hours for 50 miles isn't chump change. I grabbed a chair and took a break to try and eat some solid food. Damn I was hungry. Hungry for what you ask? Quesadillas...like, 5 of them :)<br />
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As the hour grew later, it was getting harder and harder to continue moving at the same speed. It was also getting cooler as the night wore on. I made a stop to change into a long-sleeved shirt just to make sure that I would not cool down too much now that I was starting to walk a little more.<br />
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Approximate miles - 70<br />
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Midnight to 6 am</h2>
It was about 2:30 am when my body lowered the boom. "Just a marathon left" I remember telling myself. Which, surprisingly sounds like a reasonable distance after you've already done 75 miles. The problems had been mounting however:<br />
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<li>My quads were toast (which meant running wasn't an option)</li>
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I was counting the minutes before I could take my next round of Ibuprofen...not surprisingly though, 600mg was not even touching my pain at this point. It was about this time that I was having a conversation with myself about the acceptable mileage to quit at...</div>
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"Who quits after already going 80 miles?"</div>
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"Maybe everyone will still donate the full amount"</div>
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"What if I just did 90? That would be respectable, right?"</div>
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I resolved to just keep doing the loop even if they were taking 45 minutes each.</div>
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As dawn approached, I could not find the energy to go another step without taking a small nap. I propped my feet up, grabbed a blankie and dozed off for a good 15 minutes. Despite my reluctance, Greg physically started to kick my ass out of the chair. I was somewhat refreshed and in a slightly better mood despite my aching feet and knees. I was able to knock out a quick loop and was gaining encouragement when my body decided that it was tired again.</div>
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6 am to Finish (10:30 am)</h2>
It was a slow and agonizing march as the sun started to ascend again. Not only was it reactivating my sunburn but obviously I started to sweat more with the increasing temperature. I was having a hard time keeping up with my fluids (while keeping them down at the same time).<br />
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Friends and neighbors started re-appearing at the tent around 8:30 - some on bikes, others walking with me. At this point, my back was again starting to give and my right foot was loosing feeling too...not to mention my ankle had swollen up quite nicely during the night. I even tried my dad's Hoka's on to try and relieve the pain in my feet but unfortunately, they were too big.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Literally taking the shoes off my dad's feet</td></tr>
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The prospect of staying out in the sun on my feet for another 2 hours was more than I could take...so with 4 miles left, I made a choice to finish the remaining miles on a bike.<br />
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Do I regret it. No.<br />
Does that mean I'm not a true ultra-runner? No.<br />
Did I finish the 100 miles. Yes.<br />
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It's a charity event for Pete's sake...I'll wake up tomorrow - or next month - or next year knowing that I ran 96 miles (and biked 4) and raised over $16,000 in memory of my friend Tony. Yes, I'm OK with that.<br />
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The Many Levels of Gratitude</h2>
There is really no way to thank every person who is involved with an event like this but let me give it a shot (and sorry if I forget anyone).<br />
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I'm not sure why my wife still puts up with me and my desire to run this crazy distance. I could not do this without her support.<br />
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To Dean and his wife Missy for making the long trek out from MI to help out. This will likely be the only Hom 100 medal ever made so I can't begin to tell you how special it is.<br />
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Thanks to my running buddy and friend, Greg who ran 50 miles with me. He's equally good at running, power-napping and keeping my ass moving even when I was ready to quit :)<br />
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To all my neighbors who donated both their time to set up and tear down. Not to mention the food they donated for all the participants - I'm humbled by your friendship.<br />
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To all my fundraising partners and sponsors - Aravaipa Running, Cadence Running Co., I-Run Store, Tec-Works and Transition Networks. Thank you for your continued support.<br />
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A final thank you to everyone who donated - it's only through you that we're able to help families and patients struggling with ALS. It's your donations that will one day find a cure.<br />
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<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="405" scrolling="no" src="https://app.strava.com/activities/306585750/embed/e0d472572241a49cf7f3ff6978d6bb4ebb8c5466" width="590"></iframe>TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0Freeman Farms, Gilbert, AZ 85298, USA33.2518081 -111.7331461999999633.2451686 -111.74323119999997 33.2584476 -111.72306119999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-72996207911100355812015-05-13T12:45:00.000-07:002015-05-13T12:56:59.695-07:00The Hom 100 That Almost Wasn'tDid you know that in the city of Gilbert, if you have a gathering of more than 75 people that utilizes Gilbert property, facilities and/or utilities you're required to file for a Special Events permit?<br />
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Yea. Me neither.<br />
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After 2 years of holding the event in the same location around our neighborhood, I didn't anticipate anything different when it came to organizing and planning for <i>maaaaybe</i> 150 people to join the run/walk over the course of 30 hours. Turns out, the City of Gilbert got wind of the Hom 100 and required me to submit an application for a Special Event.<br />
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2 weeks ago. Talk about stress.<br />
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Fortunately for me, the fellow I worked with was a really nice guy and more than willing to help me make accommodations given (1) we're a charity event, (2) we aren't selling anything and (3) we don't require city utilities. We already had approval from the HOA board and just needed to vet the application with the various city departments to ensure the impact of the event were minimal.<br />
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The permit was approved last night about 8 pm. <wiping brow> Pheeew!<br />
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Now that's out of the way, we can focus on what matters most. Putting on a great run/bike/walk and raising a ton of money for the <a href="http://www.alsaz.org/" target="_blank"><b>ALS Association of Arizona</b></a>. If you'd like to support me on this 100-mile run, you can pledge an <b><a href="http://www.hom100.com/p/donate_7.html" target="_blank">amount per mile at this link</a></b>.<br />
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If you're in the area, come down to the Freeman Farms community at Greenfield and Ocotillo and join us for a few miles. The trail is walking, running and cycling-friendly and wraps around our neighborhood in a single 2-mile loop. There will be an aid station with water, sports drink, fruit, chips, sandwiches and other calorie-dense foods :)<br />
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More details can be found at <a href="http://www.hom100.com/"><b>www.hom100.com</b></a><br />
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If you're unable to join us or just want to contribute from afar, you can always <b><a href="http://webaz.alsa.org/goto/homs_homies" target="_blank">donate directly to our ALS team - Hom's Homies</a></b>.<br />
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Thanks for all your support! See you in a couple days!TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-57600463362628319702015-04-09T09:18:00.001-07:002015-04-09T09:28:03.322-07:00Time To Raise Money!We are 5 weeks out from the 3rd annual Hom 100 run and fundraising is in full swing. I'm excited to say that once again, we have some great local businesses taking care of us and donating both their time and products. I'd like to personally thank <a href="http://www.aravaiparunning.com/"><b>Aravaipa Running</b></a>, <a href="http://www.cadencerunningcompany.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span id="goog_747409180"></span>Cadence Running Company</a>, <a href="http://www.irunshop.com/"><b>iRun</b></a> and <a href="http://www.tec-works.com/"><b>Tec-Works</b></a> for their participation and support.<br />
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<li>Donate to the <a href="http://www.hom100.com/p/donate_7.html"><b>Hom 100 run here</b></a>. Pledge a certain amount per mile times 100 (cause I <i style="font-weight: bold;">will</i> run the 100 miles or more)</li>
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Either way, your donation is tax-deductible.TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-865918784872970252015-02-17T19:23:00.002-08:002015-02-17T19:23:58.519-08:00Save the DateIt's been a whirlwind of change lately - ups and downs as I try to figure out the right timing for the 2015 Hom 100. Everyone thinks it's as easy as picking a date but there are many factors to consider. In a community like ours where there are so many athletes, there are also a crap-ton of events lined up each and every month that we have to mindful of when planning our own.<br />
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Without boring you with all the details, I'm happy to announce that May 16 will be the 3<sup>rd</sup> annual Hom 100 in memory of my good friend Tony who bravely battled ALS for a couple years before passing away in 2013.<br />
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Now before you complain about the heat let me just say <b><u>I KNOW</u></b>! Yes, it's going to be hot (just like it's been for the last couple years). And I'm sorry...there is just no other timing that works during April or May.<br />
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So save the date...we have some work to do and some money to raise for ALS.TrevorDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776678544048477663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6902177144050327942.post-12289701627737848592015-01-30T13:13:00.000-08:002015-01-30T13:13:54.639-08:002015 plansIt's hard to imagine topping the fundraising year we had in 2014 but I'm confident that you're going to be around to help me try.<br />
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I was hopeful to kick things off in May with the Hom 100 but unfortunately, it turns out that too much running <i>is</i> actually not such a good thing :) I've been off my feet now for 3 months dealing with tendonitis and a tear in my peroneal tendon. Not running. Very sad.</div>
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This set back likely means we'll move the date for the Hom 100 back into May sometime (yes, groan...I know it will be hot) to ensure I have enough time to train properly. Besides, moving it to May will ensure you've recovered from the holidays and gotten your federal refund back from Uncle Sam...which means more money you can donate in memory of Tony.</div>
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I'll be posting another 'save-the-date' for May here shortly but until then, stay warm and be safe out there...</div>
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