Richard said he took it a little easier today because most of the course was flat, and every day has had hills. He has Big Sur coming up for the second half of Friday and all day Saturday. He said he enjoyed all the agriculture, especially the “Strawberry Fields Forever”  – http://youtu.be/gssl2fTQoIs

He seemed to be in a very happy place on this morning’s run. He said it was very quiet out, and that he thought a lot about the strawberry fields. He doesn’t get bored….he just stays relaxed, and every now and then, adjusts his form.

Watsonville -> Marina

Major wind factor this afternoon. No hills to block the wind so, throughout the run, Richard was getting blown away at every angle. See how the wind blows through the American flag on his run: http://youtu.be/C7nujPOzh9k He only stopped once on this 15 mile trek to get some more powder and water in his bottle. As much as the winds blew all around him, he remained very calm and Zen-like. He shared his personal thoughts in this video crossing a bridge over HWY 1: http://youtu.be/BxUg8gkzZFQ

THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored him in MONTEREY/CARMEL.

Richard’s friend and SD Track Club member, Bob, joined Richard on the first 15 miles this morning. “Nice hearing someone else’s footsteps,” said Richard about Bob joining him today. Richard is very fortunate to have a great group of running buddies that will be joining him off and on throughout the route.

Richard is running through Santa Cruz in honor of Sisi: A 2 year-old, who travels from Spring Valley via Ride With Emilio to Rady Children’s for her treatments. Sisi loves to dress up in pink as a princess. Diagnosis: Neuroblastoma.

Santa Cruz -> Aptos. Second 15 miles.

Finishing in Aptos, Richard has ran about 100 miles so far. Richard said he was a little tired after the run on Day 4 but said he could run another 30 miles if he didn’t have tomorrow off. His legs are a little tight but nothing is hurt and he is still feeling good. He is constantly using a roller to roll over his legs and unleash the tightness that builds up in his legs. At the beginning of this trek, we had a photographer from the Santa Cruz Sentinel join us. A reporter and a cameraman followed us for about 5+ miles. It was pretty entertaining to watch them pop up at the turns.

Check out Richard cruisin’ the streets of Santa Cruz:

KSBW Action News 8 NBC Santa Cruz shared Richard’s story on-air: WATCH IT HERE >

Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote an article Richard’s story: READ IT HERE >

Arrive at 10:30am to allow time to park in the Visitor’s Parking Structures.

Register to Run the last mile with Richard by purchasing a “Richard Runs California” t-shirt at http://enfhope.org/get-involved/shop/richard-runs-california-shirts/   Meet at Kearny High School: 7651 Wellington Way – at 10:30am to run the last mile into Rady Children’s with Richard.  He will begin his final run into Rady Children’s promtly at 10:45am.

For more information, contact Heidi at 760-310-9467 or enf.development@att.net

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Thank you for supporting Richard’s epic journey to raise funds for the Emilio Nares Foundation.

First run alone for Richard as he leaves Half Moon Bay. Richard is solid and feels good this morning. He relies heavily on his Hammer Nutrition bars and carries a Hammer powder shake with him as he runs. Hammer should be sponsoring him! He relies on their products! He only stops at the van once or twice to refuel with a powder shake and/or water. Its interesting that he hardly sweats! On this morning run he saw 2 dead snakes on the side of the road.

Pescadero -> Greyhound Rock.

This 15 mile stretch was flatter with only a couple hills. Richard managed to climb over them. He ran along the gorgeous Santa Cruz cliffs over looking the ocean.

This is what he had to say to his supporters in the middle of his run:

Richard ran through San Francisco in honor of Stephanie: An 11 year-old, who enjoys Emilio’s Snack Bags as her mom learns new skills at ENF’s Knitting & Sewing classes. Diagnosis: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored Richard in honor of Stephanie in San Francisco.

Richard began his first 15-mile run from the San Francisco Bridge to Pacifica. He said good-bye to his wife, Diane, and other special family members and friends. A big thanks to his buddies, Steve and Noah, for running with him that day and supporting him.

Check out the video of Richard starting off in SF with Steve:

Pacifica -> Half Moon Bay. Second 15 miles.

Richard’s friend, Noah, and Noah’s cousin, Josh, ran with Richard the next 15 miles that day. Look closely and you will see that Josh ran 15 miles in cargo shorts. The wind was a major factor today but it did not blow Richard away. He had some steep hills today but there is a quiet consistently about Richard that will enables him to run for days. He is running to raise $125,000 for the Emilio Nares Foundation, which helps families whose children are battling cancer. Donate now.

Richard began his 700 mile journey north of the Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park.

Richard Ready to Conquer California

Thank you to friends and supporters for running the first leg with him

Richard and Diane Nares then donated ENF’s “Loving Tabs” Medical Garments to UCSF Benioff Hospital so kids with cancer can receive their chemo treatment without discomfort or embarassment

Donation to UCSF Benioff Hospital

A BIG Thank You to Gia and Allegra for throwing a fabulous send-off party to Richard in Aquatic Park. SO many great friends and family came out to support Richard and his run down the California. It was a perfect SF day.

Saturday, May 4th – Aquatic Park, San Francisco:  

RUN WITH RICHARD:

• Register to run with Richard by purchasing a “Richard Runs CA” running SHIRT  

• 8am – 8:30am:  Meet at Aquatic Park An ENF Van will transport runners from Aquatic Park to the north-end of the Golden Gate Bridge. OR you can meet us at the north-end of the Golden Bridge at 8:45am

• 9am:  RUN with Richard (Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park – about 4 miles)

CELEBRATE WITH RICHARD:

• Noon – 5pm: Join us for an official kick-off celebration with Richard & friends at Aquatic Park – Cinco de Mayo themed celebration; taco’s, beer & bocce ball! Wish Richard good luck on his journey down the coast.
Invite your friends! Spread the word.

For more information, contact: Heidi Cramer (760) 310-9467 or email: enf.development@att.net