
Rio2016 - Road to the Olympics
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Hello, and thank you for at least taking the time to look into my story. As many of you know and some who don't, I have been a professional-world ranked 400 hurdler for the past 7 years; and have trained nearly every one of those days to accomplish my ultimate dream of- Making the Olympic Team. To make The Olympic Team, the top 28 men in the US run 3 rounds in 3 days( Olympic Trials). On that final day, of the 8 runners remaining, the top 3 finishers make THE TEAM. In 2004 and 2008 I finished 7th and 8th. Then in 2012 I finished 9th. Although those finishes are something to hang my hat on, I'm not satifisfied, because I know key things were/are needed in order for me to finish top in the top 3, ie. consistent training and rest, consistent nutrition, sports therapy, and travel/lodging arrangements. With basically no main sponsors(still to this day-except hopefully YOU after this), I've had(and enjoyed) to work a full time job coaching, side personal-training, and mentorships to at least allow me to train at not so much of a deficit; eventhough I do daily; compared to my top competitors with contracts. This may sound crazy, but the way I've had to train, I wouldn't go back and change it, because it's allowed me to see the things that are most important; God, Family, Community, and Relationships. So why am I asking for your help? I know that my goal is to make that Rio2016 Olympic Team and to make that journey and little less of an uphill battle, as it has been, since 2004, I know that i'll need a team that can help me; this funding can give you an opportunity(if you choose) to help have a better chance of reaching my goal.
This first financial goal is to help offset, my nutrition, sports therapy, and travel expenses for this season(May-July). I have already qualified for the US Championships to be held June 24th-27th, in hopes of making the World Championship Team in August. After that, my focus will shift to training for 3 rounds in 3 days to make TOP 3. Also, I understand the power of encouraging words, so feel free to reach out to me and show me your support that way as well. Regardless of the destination, I plan give 100% and creat a Legacy along the way. Thank you for your time and welcome to the team.
This first financial goal is to help offset, my nutrition, sports therapy, and travel expenses for this season(May-July). I have already qualified for the US Championships to be held June 24th-27th, in hopes of making the World Championship Team in August. After that, my focus will shift to training for 3 rounds in 3 days to make TOP 3. Also, I understand the power of encouraging words, so feel free to reach out to me and show me your support that way as well. Regardless of the destination, I plan give 100% and creat a Legacy along the way. Thank you for your time and welcome to the team.
Organizer
LaRon Bennett
Organizer
Des Moines, IA