Sounded Like a Good Idea

So, it looks as though I have been tricked into getting in shape to run the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay this spring. I say tricked because my best friend and fiancé are running, and I feel like I should too – especially because we are running for charity, and we get a medal!

However, I hate running. It makes my lungs hurt, it makes my legs hurt and it gives my shin splints. I’m not a fan. I’ve never experienced a “runner’s high,” and probably never will. I run for a mile as a warm up to whatever exercise I may be doing, and then I call it quits.

But here I am, all registered to run 3.5 miles, which happens to be the shortest leg of the race, because clearly, I am the most out of shape.

After I get back from my vacation (which I am SO looking forward to going on tomorrow), I am starting my regimen. Perhaps some Couch to 5K to get me in the spirit?

BUT, as I mentioned above, my team, so rightly named “Sounded Like a Good Idea,” will be running for charity.

We are running as part of the Animal Rescue League's "Paws Over Pittsburgh" team. The ARL's mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to all abandoned, neglected and injured animals brought to us by the community; to restore lost animals to their owners or seek new homes for them, and educate the public about humane care of animals with a goal of reducing overpopulation. An animal lover myself (as many of you know from my posts), I know how important organizations such as the ARL are and all of the good that they do, which is why we've chosen to run in support of them. Help us come to the animal's rescue!

Our team has a donation goal of $500. Click here to help my team and donate to a GREAT cause!

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A Second Chance Through Last Chance Corral

A little less than a year ago, a friend of mine went above and beyond and adopted two orphan foals from Last Chance Corral – an organization out of Ohio that is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming unwanted horses and foals.

These foals were just days old when she brought them home, and dedicated herself to becoming their “mothers.” My friend is a horse trainer, a breeder and professional horsewoman, but taking on two young, VERY needy orphaned babies was something she had never tackled before.

For nights, she slept in the barn, kept them wrapped in blankets, and woke at the wee hours of the morning to feed them. They depended on her.

Each year hundreds of orphaned foals come through the doors at Last Chance Corral, looking for homes and families to dedicate themselves to them. I know a number of people who have taken on this challenge, and given these by-products of the racing industry new homes and new beginnings. They are awesome!

The team at Last Chance Corral works solely off of donations and volunteers, but makes it work. They are able to save hundreds of foals each year.

This organization is something I believe it. It is a cause I support.

January started foaling season in the racing industry, and Last Chance Corral just received their first group of rescue babies looking for new homes. I know many of our readers

probably aren’t horse people, and could care less about this organization. However, I encourage you all to find a cause you support and spread the word and awareness on this cause.That is all I want to do.

I want to raise awareness for a cause I support. Read more about Last Chance Corral, their purpose, nurse mare foals and adoption.

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