Movie Premier Unbreakable - The Western States 100

On Wednesday December14, I attended a Los Angeles premier of "Unbreakable"- The Western States 100.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a26xp28jm0  I attended with my running buddy and neighbor Darren.  Because I was selected in the 2012 Western States lottery only days earlier, I couldn't help but think this viewing was meant for just me.  The movie gave me inspiration and hope.  I look forward to the next 6 months of training.

Winning a Dream

This year, I received an early Christmas gift.  I won a lottery entry into the prestigious 2012 Western States 100 mile endurance run.  www.ws100.com  I've dreamed about running in this event for years. If all goes well, I'll be toeing the starting line on June 23 with nearly 400 other runners from around the world in Squaw Valley near Tahoe.

The lottery was held on December 10, 2011 in a crowded auditorium at Placer High School in Auburn.  Approximately 2100 people vied for only 263 lottery slots.  Of the 2100 people, many had multiple entries for not being selected in previous years.  As the numbers worked out, I had roughly a 8 to 9 percent change of being selected.

I watched online as the selection process proceed.  With less than 25 selections to go, my name popped up on my computer screen as it was selected in front of a packed auditorium.  I looked once and then looked twice.  There was no doubt about it.... my name was selected.

I feel very thankful and fortunate to be selected and look forward to living the dream!!!