Well Folks, I gave it my all at the Leadville 100-Mile "Race Across the Sky" this year ~ I made it 60 miles!
I was late for the cutoff time, so did not go on.

My team was beyond incredible - and the support from all of you has been overwhelming.

My goal and belief had been to be stronger and able to gather more miles for your pledges ~ I also was humbled and learned a great deal about perseverence. This leaves me even more in awe of little Rory's strengths.

Thank You with all my heart for your pledge per mile. Please click on the link to the right to donate your pledge x 60.
Or if you prefer other arrangements, please send me an email at: spiritrunning@gmail.com


Rory is my beautiful 2-year-old niece and god-daughter who was diagnosed with a rare form of late-stage, high-risk cancer on February 24th this year. She is a little fighter with a mighty spirit, brave through countless procedures, chemo treatments, therapies, and surgeries.

Rory is now walking with the help of her parents, a foot brace, and PT every day. I am so proud of her!

I commit! I won't quit! I am going to continue to work hard, hard and get as strong as i can to keep up with her. Way to set the bar up there, Rory!!


"I'm a little bit proud of myself" -Rory Petri

" Dig Deep" - mining slogan used for ultra events

"You are more than you think you are, and you can do more than you think you can" -Ken Chlouber, race founder.


Wednesday, August 22, 2012

So, as my main page now shows, I made it 60 miles in my pursuit of 100. 
The support from everyone, including you, has been just gigantic, and I believe aids Rory in her healing.

Of course, I am disappointed that I did not go further, that my strategy was incorrect - yet I am also
inspired by other runners, Rory, and what I have learned to do better next time.  This entire experience this year has been so colorful and meaningful and joyful for Rory's part in it - and experience that i will never forget.

Rory is walking,  holding her parents hands.  She went to the town fair with her folks on the day I was running, and I much enjoyed picturing her there.  She continues PT and working hard to get stronger. What a trooper! 

I will do the same, working hard to become stronger to keep up with this little and mighty inspiration of a
girl! 

Thank You All for your support, thoughts, prayers, and pledges.
I love you Rory! 

~Spirit
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