On October 18, 2009, I ran the Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque, NM as a fundraiser for the Inside Circle Foundation and raised over $3,200.  Ten years later and fifteen pounds lighter, I'm back at it.  On December 8, I will run the California International Marathon  in Sacramento.  Once again, I will run to raise money for Inside Circle (now called Inside Outside Circle).  


Inside Circle was my sponsor when I served as a full-time Catholic chaplain at New Folsom Prison in Folsom, CA as a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps from August, 2004 to August, 2005.  This was the most transformative year of my life, and to this day I continue to learn from my experiences behind the walls of New Folsom.  I feel forever indebted for the tremendous love and wisdom that the men of New Folsom offered me.  

I invite you to join me in supporting the healing and restorative work of Inside Circle.  All donations will directly support men's support groups and Inside Circle trainings (featured in the critically acclaimed documentary, "The Work" ) in New Folsom prison and other correctional facilities.  

Please know that along with monetary donations, I equally appreciate (and really need :-) your prayers, words of encouragement, and positive thoughts!

P.S. - For those who are interested in training regimens, I am following Hal Higdon's Intermediate 2 Training Program.  I don't have a goal time as I simply want to enjoy the run without worrying about splits... and I do expect to run under 9 minute miles :-).

To watch the "The Work" on topic.com, click HERE .

Lastly, for those who would like to donate, here are some fun suggested amounts!

$13.10 = Half-marathoner
$26.20 = Marathoner
$52.40 = Double-marathoner
$131.00 = V-marathoner
$262.00 = X-marathoner