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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.
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Donations 

  • Wes Brooks
    • $50
    • 9 yrs
  • Emma Peterson
    • $25
    • 9 yrs
  • Doug Brady
    • $50
    • 9 yrs
  • Brett Wright
    • $20
    • 9 yrs
  • Pam marsh
    • $25
    • 9 yrs
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Organizer

LaRon Bennett
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Des Moines, IA

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