Yes, I know I am crazy but I have decided to run another Marathon, this year with a little more of a Mets twist.  I've chosen to run the Chicago Marathon which will be on October 11, 2009.  Even though I have an automatic bid, I've decided to run for a charity and have chosen the David Wright Foundation to help raise money for their programs for children in need.

I have pledged to raise at least $3,000 for the David Wright Foundation.  The funds raised will provide aid and assistance toward the health, emotional development, and education for children in need. Through programs and annual events, the David Wright Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life for children of the New York, Tri-State, and Norfolk, VA metro areas.

Some levels of giving which may be of interst to you include:

$26.20 - One dollar for every mile on October 11th.

$77.50 - .00001% of David Wright's 2009 salary.

$345 - The time in hours/minutes I hope to finish the Marathon in.

$101 - The number of years since the Chicago Cubs won a World Series

$5 - David Wright's number

If you would make a donation to the David Wright Foundation on my behalf, go HERE.

To read about the David Wright Foundation, go HERE.

Last year I ran the New York City Marathon and raised money for the Team For Kids.  It was a challenging and rewarding experience and one that I forward to again.