On March 18, 2011 I am running my first ever 1/2 marathon--The Publix, Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. Many of you that know me may have just rolled your eyes and/or said to yourself, "yea right, I've heard that before." I don't blame you at all if that was your reaction. For those of you who don't know me as well, this is the THIRD 1/2 I have trained for, but still have not completed the first. This time I am determined to make it different. This time I am running for a different and bigger purpose. One that I know will keep me determined and inspired to make it to the finish line.
I am running this marathon as a participant in the Team in Training program of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For those who don't know about the Team in Training program, it is one of the largest organized endurance training programs in the world. I am being coached with running and nutrition advise while I raise money for research and patient services for those fighting Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and Myeloma. Over the next 4 1/2 months I will be training and collecting donations to raise at least $1,000 for cancer research. You can access my official Team in Training website to make donations and see the support I have been given.
I am starting this blog as a way for me to track my progress and to share this wonderful experience and challenge with you all. Thank you in advance for all your support!
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