Running again, and for a good cause

Yes!
I am really doing the things I had planned on doing..among other positive and constructive things I started running again. This time, I was inspired by two women: my friend Imogen who ran a half-marathon to raise money for the charity LAM Action (you can donate at http://www.justgiving.com/imogenaylen), and Ms. Malik who runs a non profit called Behbud
Behbud allows women in rural parts of Pakistan to have a job and earn an honest living.
Behbud's mission is to empower women by providing health, education, income-generation and vocational training regardless of color, cast or creed.

Last April, during a trip to Pakistan I had the opportunity to meet some of these women and I was so impressed by their high spirit and desire to work. It was a lesson.

So here I am, training for the Rome half marathon (March 1, 2009). Amina and I will be running for Behbud, and hopefully we'll be able to raise a good sum.
If you are interested, you can donate to both charities, LAM action and Behbud online.

The Rome Marathon is called Roma Ostia. Info here: Roma Ostia

Thanks Imo, Shukran Ms. Malik