Tom’s Annual HALF MARATHON CHALLENGE, 2010

What’s the 2010 Half Marathon Challenge?

Tom will run a half (13.1 miles) marathon on October 3, 2010.   He will again train this summer injury free (knock on wood).  In these tough economic times, Tom still believes The Arc needs this Challenge Run more than ever.  Tom finished the 13.1 mile Brooksie’s Way Half Marathon last October in 2 hours, 15 minutes and 50 seconds.  He raised a little over $11,000 (gross) — you will be able to make a contribution beginning this July when the new flyer goes out in the mail.

Our Executive Director, Tom Kendziorski, over the years has raised funds through his long-distance running for The Arc of Oakland County. It started many years ago running the 8 mile course on Mackinac Island, then he moved up to the Chicago Marathon (26.2 miles) for seven consecutive years, and in 2008 and 2009 he ran the inaugural and 2nd annual Brooksie’s Way Half Marathon in Rochester, Michigan. All tolled, he has raised over $125,000 in this effort.

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Support Tom’s 2010 Marathon Challenge

Please accept my donation of $ _____ for Tom’s 2010 Half Marathon Challenge.

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The Brooksie Way Half Marathon

Been there Done that!

Sunday, October 4, 2009 saw the Second Annual running of the Brooksie’s Way Half Marathon starting at Oakland University and ending at its magnificent Meadowbrook Hall.

Tom Kendziorski follows a strict training schedule to prepare for the half marathon logging about 400 miles from June to October to be in optimal shape for the race.

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