Running for hope...

Finally got around for setting some intermediate milestones for the marathon; a very apt one at that - am going to participate in the 9th Annual Brain Tumor Society 5k "Race for Hope" on May 7th in D.C. The proceeds from this race will be directed towards brain tumor research (www.curebraintumors.org). Apparently Robert Pinkard, the guy who organizes this race lost his business partner and friend to the disease, and has been championing the cause ever since. I'm participating to do my bit, and also to meet the survivors who are going to be running. Dont know why I am looking forward to this opportunity so much...but I think it should be fun and inspiring to say the least - I am always humbled by the experience of folks that fight this affliction and win; our daily everyday troubles seem so minor in comparison....

As always, am fully equipped as well - went to this speciality running store this weekend (www.runwalklive.com) . I had no idea that such stores existed - they fitted me for shoes that compensated for the overpronation in my foot (!!) i.e. something to do how my arch rolls inwards as I run or walk. I had no idea that selecting the right pair of shoes could get so scientific - just shows that you learn something new everyday !!

As an aside - I heard that Amir Khan was cosying up to the folks agitating for the bhopal issues. I hope this is not a publicity stunt on his part (the DVD for Rang De Basanti is conveniently coming out while all this is going on). Actually, on second thoughts, even if he is not sincere, it may not be such a bad thing - he is bringing a ton of publicity to the agitation, which is always good.

Visit http://www.studentsforbhopal.org/ to see how you can help