We sold our souls, but you can buy our bodies!

TRUE CONFESSIONS:

Sarah has been writing all our blog posts.

It's true, she's always been the better, funnier, wittier sister.

The Glo Run post from June that has my name on it? She wrote it. I know, I know... I tried. I started it. I wrote about two sentences, then left it to sit for weeks. Sarah finally logged in under my name and just finished the darn thing. Anyway, there is something decidedly less compelling about my style of writing, so I let her do the work. I let her do most of the running these day, too.

But it is my understanding that a blog post concerning our fundraising endeavors has been promised.

So with no further ado, good friends, I present you... a good-natured appeal for monetary donations!

Here's the deal. Sarah and I have pretty much sold our souls and livelihood to the Chicago Marathon. 

Our cute summer tans, our Saturday morning sleep, our pride (we joined Women's Workout World in desperate need of a treadmill after many consecutive days of 90 degree temperatures, but we had to trade in our fitted Mizuno running shirts for 80s spandex and headbands that the rainbow vomited all over), our tendencies to give in to iced coffee cravings. All gone in an effort to get our bodies in some sort of shape to run 26 miles.

But after much discussion, we decided... why stop there?

We may as well sell our bodies, too!

(And maybe even get some money for it?)

So here it is, friends.

Your chance to purchase body parts and our dignity.

Our chance to look ridiculous and be encouraged for all 26.2 miles.

Will you help us out?

Below are is a list of our body parts, all priced at quite reasonable costs.

LEGS (4): $50 each

ARMS (4): $35 each

CHEEKS (4): $20 each

FOREHEADS (2): $20 each

HANDS (4): $10 each

TOTAL: $500

That's right, folks. We are selling our bodies for a total of $500.

But we want to share the wealth, and we want many of you to be involved!

It doesn't stop there.

As with any major transaction, there are certain terms and conditions for this purchase. As a buyer you receive unique perks, and there are guidelines and procedures in place to make your shopping experience top notch.

Read through the fine print below, and follow the instructions to make your purchase!

FINE PRINT:

Buyer, in making a purchase, will not receive actual body part. Purchase of a body part is a contractual agreement in which the seller(s) agree to paint, write on, or otherwise alter the appearance of the body part in accordance with the buyer's wishes. This visible alteration of the body part may include the drawing or writing on of inspirational quotes, personalized notes, motivational pictures, or otherwise encouraging visual content. These alterations will be donned on the morning of October 7, 2012, and will remain printed on the sellers' bodies for the duration of the Chicago Marathon.

PURCHASING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To purchase a body part, head over to our fundraising page.

2. Click the green "Donate" button under our picture.

3. In the "Amount" section, type in the price of the body part you wish to purchase.

4. Type your name in the "Display Name" box (so we know who donated!)

5. Head to the box that reads "Leave a comment with your donation"... this is important!

6. In the comment box, type the name and body part of the person you would like to purchase from (i.e. Becky leg).
7. Following the name of the person whose body part you have purchased, type a message, quotation, or other description of what you would like to appear on the purchased body part during the marathon.

8. Complete the"Your Info" and "Payment Details" sections.

9. Click "SUBMIT!"

10. Wait for a confirmation email and relax in knowing that the body part you purchased will serve to encourage us on the day of the race and remind us of your amazing support.

As always, thank you for loving us and humoring us as we endeavor to do the impossible.

48 days and counting!