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Fran Finney
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It was! Platt River Half Marathon in Denver, CO. An exhilarating shared run and a wonderful memory.

Today was the 21st and final day of the Running Bitcoin 2025 Challenge. I finished my fourth 21K, this year mostly walking, each step done with Hal foremost in my thoughts. I love you, Hal!

Photo taken winter 2009

I agree! (This photo of Hal was taken in late 2008, only a few months before he started to show symptoms of ALS.)

Finished my 3rd 21K of #RunningBitcoinChallenge in honor of @halfin! Still time to join me at https://secure.alsnetwork.org/site/TR?fr_id=1510&pg=entry

The #RunningBitcoinChallenge is in full swing! Join us in running or walking 21km in 21 days to support ALS research and honor Hal’s legacy. 🏃‍♂️

🌐 Sign up here: https://runningbitcoin.us

That’s not all…

🎨 The incredible Running Bitcoin Challenge art auction is ending VERY soon! 🎨

Rare, Bitcoin-inspired art pieces created by talented Bitcoin artists are up for grabs, with proceeds going to the Hal Finney ALS Research Fund.

📢 Get your hands on these one-of-a-kind pieces before it's too late: https://scarce.city/collections/running-bitcoin-challenge

A HUGE thank you to the amazing artists who made this possible:

@Coinkite

@Marsmensch

@HeroOfBitcoin

@hitomi_matsui

@KanutoTakumi

@firedfiat

@seaismedicine

@m__btc

@yonatvaks

@asanoha_gold

@ModeotecArt

@zetra_art

@MLOdotArt

@flomontoya_

@MarcusConnorNH

@crayonsmell

@Jethroe111

Your creativity fuels this mission—thank you for supporting ALS research through your work! 🙌

We’re also incredibly grateful to our sponsors who’ve generously donated to the Running Bitcoin Challenge:

@satsconf_

@bitrefill

and

@Strike

Your contributions are making a real impact, helping fund research and keep Hal’s vision alive.

Bitcoiners, this is your chance to run, collect unique art, and support a meaningful cause. Go join the cause at 🌐 https://runningbitcoin.us

This morning I start 2nd 21K of #RunningBitcoinChallenge in honor of @halfin,funding Hal Finney Memorial Research Fund. Bitcoin artwork auction live at https://scarce.city/collections/running-bitcoin-challenge

I had to call back my pups! (And then keep a closer eye on them. 😕 )

Day 2 of the #RunningBitcoinChallenge.

Join me here! https://runningbitcoin.us

10/21km complete - more about that tomorrow! (My pups kept me from doing a reasonable video.) https://m.primal.net/NcKw.mov

"Running Bitcoin." - Hal Finney, January 10, 2009

Today marks the start of the 4th Annual #RunningBitcoinChallenge in Hal’s memory. 🏃‍♂️

Let’s run for Bitcoin, ALS research, and Hal’s incredible legacy. Join us here: 🌐 https://runningbitcoin.us

Hal believed in a world where the computer can be used to liberate & protect humanity. This year's challenge runs for 21 days starting today — the anniversary of his legendary tweet.🌍

Run or walk 21 km, every step contributes to ALS research.🧠

I, Fran Finney, am co-organizing this challenge as Hal’s wife (twitter @franfinney). 💛

I love how this challenge keeps Hal’s vision alive and shares his story of hope and resilience. 🌟

Funds raised go to the ALS Network, supporting the Hal Finney ALS Research Fund:

💡over 80% of donations go directly to research

📡they accept BTC

👀 twitter @RunningBTC21k or nostr: npub17hzf5v2l9aw29h4l9q330rkd4typnwkx80ksy6cnfuhzr33xvsaqucdscd)

🌍Donate here: https://runningbitcoin.us

Besides that I am proud to recognize the HRF’s (twitter @HRF) incredible freedom and privacy focused initiative honoring Hal’s legacy through the Finney Freedom Prize. 🙌

Congratulations to the 2nd halving era’s winners—your work truly embodies the spirit Hal believed in. 🌟

https://x.com/finneyprize/status/1877739743758192721

Last year, I had conversations with some of Bitcoin’s most thoughtful voices:

🎙️Peter on What Bitcoin Did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00_sakWbmZY

🎙️Natalie on Coin Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNGFlITup40

🎙️ Matt on Citadel Dispatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MRJoRdrsww

Each being a testament to Hal & Bitcoin.🌱

For 21 days, we run. For Bitcoin, for a cure, and for Hal. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join the #RunningBitcoinChallenge today:

🌐 https://runningbitcoin.us

Together, let’s make this the most impactful challenge yet.

Hal always ran towards the future. Let’s keep up the pace. 🚀

Absolutely! You can walk, run, ride, anything! I am recovering from an injury, and I plan to be walking the challenge this year.