Kristine Mueller was inspired by the work of Chicagoland doctors and nurses she knew who had volunteered with Hospitals for Humanity. In a desire to support HFH in her own way, she has organized a group of runners whose goal is to run a race in all 50 states while raising money for worthy causes such as HFH’s Medical Mission Initiatives along the way.
To support HFH by donating to Kristine’s group, please click the donate button above and select The Race Within US. Check the calendar often to keep pace with all of Kristine’s races. To learn more about Kristine’s motivation and vision, you can follow her blog, please read the following letter from her.
Everyone has something inside them that has them “racing” to achieve their dreams and goals, whether it’s a goal of running a 5K race, going to college, raising a family, or starting your own business. I’m definitely the kind of person who needs a goal in mind to keep pushing forward, and for me, those goals often include traveling to a
country I’ve never been, or reaching a personal best time in a race. So a few like-minded friends and I created a group, the Race Within US, that combines our love of travel and running. Our goal is to complete a race in all 50 states while raising awareness (and also money, hopefully) for Hospitals for Humanity.
My goal is to run a full-marathon in every state, with fingers crossed that my health and motivation will stay intact for this daunting challenge. Since I started with my first marathon in October 2009, I’ve completed 7 full marathons including Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington, Maine, Indiana, Arizona, and Louisiana. I have four more races coming up this year, starting with Cincinnati, Ohio in May; a 197-mile relay in Portland, Oregon in August; the Chicago Marathon in October; and then finishing off 2011 with the Rock-n-Roll Marathon in Savannah, Georgia. As for 2012, I don’t know what that will hold, but you can read about all of my races and travels on our blog at theracewithinus.blogspot.com.
Please support me and Hospitals for Humanity by making a one-time donation or by pledging an amount for each race I run. Every little bit helps this amazing group reach more people in need within the U.S. and beyond. And of course, you’re welcome to join me for a race or two! Thank you for all of your support!