morphsci 5,408 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 This year my wife, Karen, will be running the Chicago marathon as a St. Jude hero again. As the flagship of the Children's Hospital Network, St. Jude is a special charity. Unlike last year however, Karen made a deal with her Facebook friends that if they met a certain monetary goal, she would run the race in a Wonder Woman costume (I was actually pushing for a bikini clad Princess Leia, since I am a man of that age). As can be seen below, they did step up. Additional, race-day photos will be forthcoming. If you would like to donate you can do it HERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltron 23,977 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 In again this year. Go Wonder Woman! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tyrion 2,676 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Done. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
n_maher 10,753 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Lily says, "Go Wonder Woman!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
909 146 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 good cause. funky theme song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jvlgato 2,189 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Done! Funny about Princess Leia. We just got through the first three Star Wars last weekend with our 5 year olds, their first time. Leia now is even better than what I remembered. Good luck Wonder Woman! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boomana 484 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice she's doing this again. Donation sent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Augsburger 7,323 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Done and good luck Karen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morphsci 5,408 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Well we are on our way up to Chicago as the race is tomorrow. I wanted to thank everyone for their support. The weather looks good so update pictures will be forthcoming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tyrion 2,676 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Augsburger 7,323 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Jim, what costume will you be wearing? Good luck to Wonder Woman Karen. Actually I think I saw another Wonder Woman last night while crossing Hollywood and Vine after the Phamtom Of The Opera show. Shouldn't she be resting for the race? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morphsci 5,408 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Jim, what costume will you be wearing? Good luck to Wonder Woman Karen. Actually I think I saw another Wonder Woman last night while crossing Hollywood and Vine after the Phamtom Of The Opera show. Shouldn't she be resting for the race? I'll probably just go with my avatar, as it seems to fit pretty well. You know those super heroes, always rushing around to save the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jvlgato 2,189 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Good luck!! HOT tomorrow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morphsci 5,408 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Well this is a little later than usual (the race is in two weeks from Sunday) as Karen was not even going to run the Chicago marathon due to a foot injury in the late spring. However, the rehabilitation went really well and she has been able to get her distance back up remarkably quickly. She will be running again in support of St. Jude's Children's hospital which is a special charity for us. If you would like to donate you can do so at https://waystohelp.s...ksi0Rw.facebook . Thanks and please do not feel any pressure to donate as well wishes are just as appreciated. Edit: She will not be running as Wonder Woman but only as her alter ego this year. Edited September 24, 2011 by morphsci Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltron 23,977 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Good luck Wonder Woman Karen! This is a great thing you do and I am honored to donate to your effort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
n_maher 10,753 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Done. Best of luck, Karen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltron 23,977 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Edit: She will not be running as Wonder Woman but only as her alter ego this year. But we already know she's Wonder Woman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morphsci 5,408 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 She's pretty expert with that Lasso of Truth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltron 23,977 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 "Yes, yes, those are 6 new bottles in the bar!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shellylh 10,808 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Good luck Wonder Woman! I am happy to donate a little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jvlgato 2,189 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Good luck, Wonder Woman! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeadphoneAddict 318 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Good Luck Wonder Woman (or should I say Princess Leia) ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Augsburger 7,323 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Good luck Wonder Woman Karen! This is a great thing you do and I am honored to donate to your effort. This /\ /\ /\ X2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltron 23,977 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I hope Karen had a good run, and didn't deliver a child along the way. http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-woman-pregnant-marathon-baby-20111010,0,6975516.story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morphsci 5,408 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Nope, no baby. She did better than her first marathon at 4:50:33 but not as well as her personal best last year of 4:39:07. Considering she was not even going to participate 2 months ago, I think that is pretty damn good. More importantly she raised $1478 for St. Judes. Thanks to all for your participation and support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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