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==One marathon per week in 2006== ==One marathon per week in 2006==
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Dane Rauschenberg (born May 31, 1976) is an American long-distance runner who in 2006 completed his goal of running 52 marathons, one every weekend. In exchange for L'Arche covering certain expenses,he attempted to raise $52,000 to benefit the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche Internationale, as part of an effort he called "Fiddy2." As of 2007, Rauschenberg has started a new career as a race director in Utah and as a motivational speaker discussing his 52-marathon achievement and offering suggestions about running as an aspect of a healthy lifestyle.

Running resume

  • Running 52 consecutive weekly marathons in 2006 with an average time of 3:21:16.
  • Finishing first in a field of 52 runners in the PT Cruiser Challenge (February 5-6, 2005), an event consisting of a 15k, 5k, and marathon within 24 hours in Tampa, Florida.
  • Running 84 miles at the Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic (October 18, 2003), a non-competitive event in Erie, Pennsylvania in which participants traverse a one-mile loop for up to 12 hours.

Biography

Rauschenberg first marathon was the Harrisburg Marathon in 2001, which he finished in 4:12:07, 159th overall of 281 finishers. Two years later, Rauschenberg ran the Erie Marathon, in 3:29:04 and finished 52nd overall out of 319 finishers. Rauschenberg next ran the 2004 Marine Corps Marathon in 3:31:13, in 685th place. Three weeks after the Marine Corps event, Rauschenberg ran another marathon in Maryland, dropping his personal best by 10 minutes. On January 9, 2005, Rauschenberg ran in the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon in 3:09:55 in 154th place out of 7,365 finishers, qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

One marathon per week in 2006

Rauschenberg decided to run a marathon each week and title the 52-marathon effort Fiddy2 in April 2005, later adding a charitable component. While searching for events, Rauschenberg negotiated with the Legg Mason First Light Marathon, which is conducted by the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche.

Several months into the Rauschenberg negotiated an agreement to raise $52,000 for the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche in exchange for covering certain of his project cost.

In mid-2005, Rauschenberg sought financial assistance for the project and obtained sponsorship in the form of race entry fee waivers, free meals from a local restaurant, free running shoes, and a free website. Despite many requests, Rauschenberg reports that he did not obtain monetary donations to offset Fiddy2's costs, and estimated that total travel expenses related to the effort would be $20,000. Rauschenberg sent out weekly press releases in an attempt to promote the fundraising effort, submitted blog postings, and sought speaking invitations. As a result, Rauschenberg was asked to speak at marathon events throughout the year and was featured as a runner on race's websites and "tell your story" blogs. Rauschenberg gained radio, television, and print coverage and he called attention to the fundraising marathon project with a website and blog.

The 52nd and final race was run on December 30, 2006, with at least $32,000 raised by that time. He has continued to raise funds for L'Arche after the end of 2006. and reached $43,818.40, but has now turned his energies to his new position promoting a series of endurance running events around the country.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Marathon man completes 71st race", The Times-Tribune (Scranton), October 8, 2007. Accessed January 7, 2008.
  2. http://www.firstlightmarathon.com/awards.html
  3. "One Marathon Per Week for a Whole Year". NPR. September 25, 2006. Retrieved 2007-12-11. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. Aryanpur, Arianne (January 8, 2006). "Top This Resolution: A Marathon a Week - Area Lawyer's Quest Includes Fundraising". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-12-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. Facinoli, Dave. "Rauschenberg’s Milestone", Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 8, 2007. Accessed December 10, 2007.
  6. Personal Info, 50 States & D.C. Marathon Group U.S.A. Accessed January 21, 2008.
  7. DiFonzo, Brian. "Marathon runner takes new path", The Titusville Herald, January 8, 2008. Accessed January 21, 2008. "Many would love to be able to follow their passion in life, and Dane Rauschenberg is doing just that. At the end of the month the Titusville-native marathoner is leaving the D.C. area and heading to Salt Lake City. He's accepted a position as a race organizer and motivational speaker, a job that will take him many places."
  8. MyoMed Ragnar Relay Newsletter. Accessed January 18, 2008.
  9. Marathon List, Fiddy2. Accessed January 7, 2008.
  10. PT Cruiser Challenge, 2005 Results. Accessed January 7, 2008.
  11. "Saturday's results of Presque Isle Endurance Classic sponsored by the Erie Runners Club". Erie Times-News. October 20, 2003. Retrieved 2007-12-14. Dane Rauschenberg, 27, Erie, 84 miles {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  12. Personal Endurance Classic, 2003 results, Erie Runners Club. Accessed January 7, 2008.
  13. 2001 Harrisburg Marathon Results
  14. 2003 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle State Park, Erie Runners Club, September 14, 2003. Accessed January 1, 2008.
  15. Marine Corps - Marathon Results, Marine Corps Marathon, October 31, 2004. Accessed January 9, 2008.
  16. 2005 Race Results, P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. Accessed November 29, 2007.
  17. ^ Frequently Asked Questions, Fiddy2. Accessed January 1, 2008.
  18. http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/Forum9/HTML/001605.shtml Retrieved Jan 19, 2008.
  19. ^ Hvilivitzky, Joe. "No problem filling his weekends", Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon, October 2006. Accessed January 9, 2008.
  20. Rock Stars, Little Rock Marathon. Accessed January 9, 2008
  21. Sciullo, Maria. "Running: Marathon of marathons about to end", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 30, 2006. Accessed October 28, 2007.
  22. http://www.fiddy2.org
  23. http://www.ragnarrelay.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/archive/ragnarrelay/20070427082441/ Retrieved Jan. 18 2008

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