Here is a progress report provided by 2010 Ass – Christopher Richardson on his goal to run the New York City half marathon on March 21st and to Raise $1000 for Free Arts NYC.

My sunday runs are starting to get longer, but I am still feeling comfortable.  Wish I could do my running outside, but it’s way too cold.  A positive note is that last year my top speed on the treadmill was 6 and now I’m doing all my short runs and the majority of my long runs on 7.  This means my miles are coming in at 8:35 which is great.  Fund raising is going well, only $375 until I reach my goal.

If you would like to support Chris, please CLICK HERE.

If you are interested in being a 2010 Ass – please contact me at wgwafa@gmail.com or comment below with any questions and I would be happy to help any way I can.  I’ve had a lot of people express interest but feel unsure or overwhelmed by the idea.  All I can say is try your best.  No one is going to ‘fire’ you.

You would be surprised what happens when you put a goal out there into the world, and even if you don’t meet the fundraising goal every $1 is one more than before!

10 people, 10 Goals, $10,000 raised for charity

Welcome to 2010 Asses!  My new blog project for 2010.

During BareAss 2008!, I was inspired by a talk I heard from Sharmen Lane on the 3 C’s to Success.

1. Commit
2. Communication
3. Create

During Bare Ass 2008!

1. I committed to the goal of raising money for hunger relief while working to lose weight and overcome lifelong body issues.
2. I communicated this goal to friends, family and the world through my blog. And by raising money for Feeding America, I made myself accountable to my goal.
3. I created White Girl With a Fat Ass, came in third in the Former Phat Fcuks weight loss competition/ improv show at the PIT, and to date have raised over $3000 for hunger relief.

Do you have a goal you would like to communicate, commit to, and work towards creating in 2010? Will you step up and be one of my 2010 Asses?  I am looking for 10 people with a  goal they want to achieve in 2010 who will commit to working to raise $1000 each towards the charity of their choice.   Bare Ass 2008! was a life changing experience for me, and I want to start 10 new people on the same journey.

2010 Asses communicating 10 goals and working to raise $10,000 in 2010.

In turn, I will do regular posts on the 2010 Asses to give updates on their progress thus communicating these goals to the world. And guess what? We have our first 2010 Ass – Chris Richardson

His goal is to run the New York City half marathon on March 21st and to Raise $1000 for Free Arts NYC.

This will be my third 1/2 marathon in a year (2nd NYC 1/2).  The 09 NYC 1/2
was in August and it was really humid so I am excited that they moved it to
April.  I’m in my third week of training.  This is the first time I am
following an actual training schedule.  Last year I just ran what I felt
like running.  This was the fist time that the NYC 1/2 used a lottery for
entry and unfortunately I didn’t get picked.  My back up plan was to join
one of the many charities that offer an automatic spot if you raise money
for them.  Why not help someone out.  I spent an hour deciding what was the
best charity for me.  I figured that most people are quick to pick a
foundation for cancer research (not that I have anything against that).  I
picked Free Arts NYC because of how they help out abused/homeless/neglected
children.  I have a soft spot for kids and since my wife is pregnant with
our first child I just had to help raise money for these kids that are in
these situations at no fault of their own.  At then same time I am helping
myself by being active and hopefully it will allow me to be ready for the
Full NYC marathon in November.  If I win the lottery.   -Christopher Richardson

You can check out Chris’s progress and support him by CLICKING HERE.

Please pass this information around to your friends and family, help support Chris’s goal, and contact me (wgwafa@gmail.com)  if you have a goal of your own and want to be the next 2010 Ass!  You can raise the money through another site or organization like Chris, have people donate to my CHARITY BADGE if you would like to raise money for Feeding America, or even set up your own charity badge through the Network for Good for any number of valuable causes including Haiti Earthquake relief.

Any questions, comment below and I will be happy to answer.  This is an evolving blog project much like Bare Ass 2008! was and I look forward to ride.

Like the card design? CLICK HERE to check out the designer.

Are you like me and a little behind in your New Year Resolutions, check out this podcast

http://improvisednewyork.podbean.com/2010/01/04/episode-18-party-in-the-usa/

Where  (Former Phat Fcuk teammate) Justin and Liz,  are joined by Phil Wells to explore improv, new year resolutions and partying in the USA.

I love the idea of using the tenants of Improv to inform your resolutions and wanted to share!

Yes, and
Follow the fear
Make your partner look good
Connect with your partner
Call back a scene/idea
Play at the height of your intelligence
Start with an emotion
Start with a physical action
Make a choice and commit to it
Explore and heighten
Have fun
Listen
Be open to what you’re receiving from your partner
Be awesome
Be specific
Add details
Commit to the unknown
Start in the middle of the scene
Avoid pre-planning

using these – what would you come up with??

For the first time in my life, my Father is not only on-line, but actually replies to my emails.  Previously, he would just read whatever I sent or show any attached photos to my Mother.  I was so shocked the first time he replied.   However, he always types out (with a one fingered pecking motion from what I’ve observed when visiting my parents in FL) these brief almost cryptic messages.  My Sister and I have dubbed them ‘Dad Code’

In this New Year, I am making the noble attempt to go to SPIN class three times a week.  As a result, this post will be very brief as most of my body is KILLING ME and I’m trying to conserve my movements.  Here is an exchange of ‘Dad code’ messages between my Father and I.   I hope you enjoy the subtle wisdom as much as I do.

how are things?

ok and you.
dad

ok. cold.

day is almost over.  go home and stay warm in your overheated apartment building.  we are very cold (for florida0, in the high twenties overnight and very windy.
dad

SPIN tonight, that will keep me warm.  Sat I was cheating and she cranked my resistance knob up and yelled at me:
DONT CHEAT YOURSELF

next time don’t get caught.
goodnight,dad

Happy New Year!! I’ve got a lot planned for 2010.  A whole new Bare Ass(es) campaign and more!

Also, please support our good blogging friend Virginia Gal and CLICK HERE to vote on her Women on the Way! entry.  All you have to do is scroll to the bottom and hit the Thumbs up, LIKE button.   And read all about her adventures.