So, if you havn't been to my facebook page you probably don't know that I am about to run a 50 miler here in Afghanistan to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. I have to admit that there are selfish reasons for wanting to run an Ultramarathon in Afghanistan, most people would be lying if they said there wasn't. But, I really do support this charity and since I would be running the 50 miles regardless I figure I should go ahead and make it productive while I'm at it.

I was intent on running an ultra for my birthday while here since before we deployed and, my NCOIC said that it wouldn't be a problem for me to do so. The original plan was to run 29 miles for my 29th birthday but, that just seems a bit lacking in originality. So the idea for a 50 mile run was bornbecause I can't stand to halfass anything. So I added 21 miles to it just to get 50. No real reason just wanted to one up my best friend Tim.

So over the past 3 months of deployment I have run 597 miles in preperation and tonight I will run another 3 just to get 600 miles for the year. I really think that this is going to be my most memorable ultra so far and for a while to come. Not many people can say they have run an ultramarathon in Afghanistan, can they? I will be able to say that in just about 6 days. So there you have it, my selfish reason.

Just don't forget that there is more to this that just me being able to one up a friend. I have so far raised $1110 dollars for the SOWF and plan on doing more over the coming year to raise even more money for them.

If you would like to contribute to this wothy charity or would like to find out more about the Special Operations Warrior Foundation go to;

www.firstgiving.com/bobbyloyd

Thank you for reading and I hope there is more to come in the near future. And if you even consider donating thank you for your support.