Down But Not Out

This is my first posting in 10 days.....shortly after my last post....a headache of proportions I have not seen in years took me down. I muttled through the day but running was not on my radar. Today was my first chance to get in a run since that headache (and the leftover effects on my body) lifted. So I picked up where my training plan left off and ran 4 miles on the treadmill today. Clearly my time "off" from running made my time suffer. I finished those 4 miles in a long 47 minutes. But the really good part about it was that while I really didn't feel like getting on the treadmill today....I did.....and there were a number of times I wanted to quit and call it a day....but I stayed through it....and now I can't wait for tomorrow! The training plan tomorrow calls for my first multiple run day. This will help to prepare for the 3 runs I will make during the relay with hours in between. Tomorrow's plan is for two short runs (3 miles each). I am really looking forward to it!!! More tomorrow at the end of the second run. Two-a-days here I come!!

Leader of the Pack

As you undoubtedly know by the fact that you are reading this blog.....I am running not only because running has become my new passion....but for a cause! My team (Team MDAA) is running to benefit the American Cancer Society. As a part of our participation in this adventure....each of the 12 runners is required to raise $500. Being the overachiever I am....I have set 3 goals for myself. The first is to raise that team minimum....the second is to raise $1000 total and the third and final is to raise $1500. I would LOVE to make it to that third tier goal!!! I am happy to report today that as of November 8th....I had not only surpassed my first goal...but I have raised the most money of any member of the team! Thank you to all of you who have donated to my team and my personal journey! I am running because I truly hope that someday we will live in a world where none of us has to be touched by cancer in the lives of our friends and loved ones. Thank you for your help!!!!

The team's page is here: http://www.themdaa.org/TeamMDAA.html You can check out the team's progress as well as mine there.....and you can donate to our team if you like as well. If you do put in a donation, make sure you include my name in the notes field for PayPal so it gets properly credited :)