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Ultrarunner Geoffrey S. Baker at the Promised Land 50K this spring.
Photo © Andrew Wilds Photography |
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"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." -- Sir Edmund Hillary
What
I'm running the Leadville Trail 100 Mile Run - The Race Across The Sky, on Aug. 22-23 in Leadville, CO. The Leadville Trail 100 mile foot race is an extreme ultramarathon. The course traverses trails, secondary roads and some pavement along the spine of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I'll be running 100 miles: through the day, the night, and into the next day, all above 9200'. The crux of the course is the notorious double crossing of Hope Pass @ 12,600'. Rain, hail, and snow are to be expected. I hope to earn my buckle by finishing in under 30 hours. Due to the high altitude, the average finishing rate for this race is 42%.
Why
I'm running to raise funds and awareness for Baltimore's Back On My Feet.
About Back On My Feet
Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Back on My Feet is much more than just running - it is a comprehensive program that offers connections to job training, educational scholarships and housing assistance. The benefits of Back on My Feet are earned through the currency of attitude, commitment, teamwork, respect, dedication and leadership.
Your Donation
Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. I will be paying my own way and covering all costs associated with entering and training for this extreme endurance event. All your donations go to Back On My Feet.
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey S. Baker, 50, of Oella, Maryland has run over 30 ultramarathons. He has earned a silver buckle at the Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run and a brass buckle at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. He is married to Ann Hackeling and they have a 9 yr. old daughter Hope. Geoff is a Baltimore, MD based freelance photojournalist.
Links
Leadville Trail 100
Back On My Feet
Thank you for your support! |
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Total Donations Collected:$1,070.00
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| Goal: $1,000 |
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