Michael Elie Saddik

Have decided to run in memory of my dad, Michael Elie Saddik. Instead of doing the traditional, supported marathon, I have decided to embark on an unsupported 4 day trail run starting in Sausalito, going through Muir Beach to Olema via Mt. Tam and eventually making it to Inverness in a 42 mile adventure that will ascend over 8000' in elevation.

One of the most important things my father conveyed to me throughout my life with him, was the importance of eating healthy and getting regular exercise. His request of me, prior to his passing was for me to take care of my health.

I'm currently looking to help those that helped my father during his struggle with Cancer. One organization that helped my father was The Second Opinion located in San Francisco. They are a non-profit organization that provides second opinions to Cancer patients from a panel of doctors with multiple disciplines instead of one doctor with a single discipline. It is an invaluable resource that I want to make sure gets known to others.

The following blog entries will attempt to chronicle my journey to the eventual 4 day trail run in October, 2011.