Where do I begin?? I started out wanting to run one marathon - something I had always wanted to do. Somewhere along the way I fell in love with ultra running! I've completed two marathons and one ultra. I am planning on a 50K in July, the Tahoe Triple in September, The Nike Marathon in October and a 50 miler in December. There will be something in August and November – just not completely sure yet… How does that happen???
I can explain part of it - I started running with Team in Training in 2004. We have a fantastic coach - Koach Karl. His dedication to us and the integrity with which he does it is amazing. The rest…Well…It lets me find that “quiet” place inside. The one you hear about from people who meditate or pray a lot. Running is my form of meditation I guess.
I have also learned that I LOVE running on trails. Although you can’t “zone out” quite so much out there as on pavement, there is definitely something about running in the woods!
Back to Team in Training...this program allows you to train for a marathon while raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. When I began the program, it was about me... I wanted to run a marathon and figured this would be a great way to do it. Somewhere along the way though that changed. You learn that it (the program) isn't about you. It's about what you are doing to help patients and their families. It touches you somewhere inside and you come back season after season to raise money. Your family sees the change it makes in you and doesn't mind as much when you keep hitting them up for donations. It truly makes a difference in a person as well as the in the community in which one lives.
Soooo If you feel like donating sometime please visit my link at the right. It will be money well spent!
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