Now is the time in the marathon that the runners (dancers, hula hoopers, etc) start to feel the pain.

Image details: Marathon Dance served by picapp.com

They’ve been going long enough that they are tired - but there’s still a ways to go!

No worries, just turn up the iTunes and order more coffee! (okay, coffee is probably not good for or helpful to the real endurance participants - but as I’m fresh out of power bars and complex carbs - it’ll do just fine for me)

One thing that always peps up the marathoner is encouragement! So, here’s a list of the other B5 Business bloggers who are fighting the good fight - check out their posts, comment, and if you can, donate - Remember this really is all for charity - not just for fun!

Business and Blogging (www.businessandblogging.com)

Accounting Solver (www.accountingsolver.com)

taxgirl (www.taxgirl.com)

Doing Biz Abroad (www.doingbizabroad.com)

Home Biz Notes (www.homebiznotes.com)

Everyday Networker (www.everydaynetworker.com)

One Vote Matters (www.onevotematters.com) That’s us!

Interview Chatter (www.interviewchatter.com)

Biz Chicks Rule (www.bizchicksrule.com)

Buzz Networker (www.buzznetworker.com)

Digital Money World (www.digitalmoneyworld.com)

Franchise Pick (www.franchisepick.com)

Yielding Wealth (www.yieldingwealth.com)

Small Business Boomers (www.smallbusinessboomers.com)

My Organized Biz (www.myorganizedbiz.com)

Viva El Negocio (www.vivaelnegocio.com)

This post is part of the b5media Business Channel Great Blog Off! Find out more about the Blog Off here: http://www.b5media.com/b5media-blogs-for-a-cause-and-raises-money-in-support-of-charity/The Business Channel is supporting Accion International for the Great Blog Off. You can make a donation directly to Accion (http://www.accion.org/b5media). Donations are tax deductible.

The B5 Blog Off at One Vote Matters begins in less than 12 hours (I need to take a nap now!).

We’ll be highlighting the life and career (so far) of Senator Edward M. Kennedy!

Be sure to check out our posts - all day long - and, if you can, be sure to donate to one of the great charities being endorsed across B5 Media!

You can donate to:
Actors Fund - on the Entertainment Channel;
Accion - on the Business Channel

You can read the official b5media Press Release here.

The Great Blog Off is this Friday!!!

The Great Blog Off is an opportunity to do something good. The Business Channel will be supporting Accion International as our charity. The mission of Accion is:

to give people the tools they need to work their way out of poverty. By providing microloans, business training and other financial services to poor men and women who start their own businesses, Accion’s partner lending organizations help people work their own way up the economic ladder, with dignity and pride. With just a little capital, people can grow their own businesses. They can earn enough to afford basics like running water, better food and schooling for their children.

Basically, Accion helps small businesses all over the world to become established through small, manageable loans and business advice. This concept of microlending is fabulous and their payback record is impressive.

Charity Navigator gives Accion their highest rating for, among other things, having a low administrative expenses to donations ratio.

So, how can you help?

1.  Donate. We have partnered with Accion so that you can go directly to their site to make a donation. No amount is too small - every dollar makes a difference! And remember, donations to Accion are tax deductible (you totally knew I was going to bring that up, right?).

2.  Guest Post. We have a lot of posting to do on the day of the Blog Off. If you’re interested in offering a post to help, that would be great. You can send us an email (check out the link in the side bar) if you need more info.

3.  Stop By and Comment. We’d love to have your virtual support on the day of the Blog Off!

Check out our Fun Friday posts:

 How Many Miles to the Gallon is That?
http://www.doingbizabroad.com/how-ma…gallon-is-that 

Toll Hopping at the Pump
http://www.talkstocktrading.com/toll…n-the-weekend/

 How Much is Gas Hitting You at the Pump?
http://www.taxgirl.com/how-much-is-g…u-at-the-pump/ 

Have Your Driving Habits Changed?
http://www.yieldingwealth.com/fun-fr…abits-changed/ 

Gas Prices Are Still Rising and It’s Time for Commuters to Revolt
http://www.bizchicksrule.com/fun-fri…ers-to-revolt/ 

Typical Short Team Corporate Thinking Enhances Gas Pain
http://www.leadershipturn.com/fun-fr…nces-gas-pain/ 

Rising Gas Prices in Australia Affect Business Owners: Where Will It Stop?
http://www.homebiznotes.com/rising-g…-will-it-stop/ 

Increasing Fuel Costs… Ban or Boom to Life & Business in the US?
http://www.homebiznotes.com/increasi…ess-in-the-us/ 

Want to be Free From Gas Price Worries?
http://www.contract-worker.com/want-…price-worries/ 

Are You Willing to Commute?
http://www.interviewchatter.com/fun-…ng-to-commute/