February 27, 2010
I don’t believe that Robert Frost was talking about an endurance event when he penned these words in his poem! I’m quoting Frost in today’s post because those whose lives are afflicted with blood cancers have “miles and miles” of hardship that they must endure before going into remission. Research funding is needed to increase the survival rate and find a cure- thanks to all who have contributed toward my goal; you are helping me keep my promise to LLS to raise awareness and money to fund research! To my anonymous donors: I have no way to expressing my gratitude except through this blog, so I hope you are reading this entry.
This morning marked week #3 of our training. It was 50 degrees when I arrived at Kennedy Park at 6:30 AM! Our team consists of individuals at different stages of athletic abilities, but one thing we all certainly have in common is SPIRIT! Everyone was cheerful and just ready to start off our hour of training. I walked with Coach Joe and another teammate and when the time was up, I felt like I could have gone on walking for another hour. Yeah, I’m building stamina! I’m working on skill. Skill? One needs skill to walk? Oh yes, we do!!!
Please continue to visit my web page (see link on right) to track the progress of my fundraising goal! The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is counting on your generosity. Little Dominic(our honored teammate)and all others diagnosed with blood cancers are counting on you.
"For it is in giving that we receive" ~ St. Francis of Assisi~
February 20, 2010 (week 2)
The team gathered once again at Kennedy Park at 6:45 A.M for our second day of team training. It was not as cold as last week and that was a huge plus for me. We started off with warm ups and running/walking techniques. Next, we broke off into our groups for 45 minutes of walking/running. I walked at a brisk pace for the time we were out there-it was truly a beautiful morning for walking.
The Disney Princess Marathon Team welcomed us back in with cheers and hoots; Mica even rang his school bell for us!
Coach Scott shared with us a beautiful e-mail from someone who lost his 34 year old friend and brother-in-law to blood cancer. The story he shared reminded me again that I am blessed to be given the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who are afflicted with blood cancers…please join me in raising awareness and money to fund research that will one day wipe out these diseases. Won’t you please?
My sincere thanks to all those who have already donated to toward my goal.
The team gathered once again at Kennedy Park at 6:45 A.M for our second day of team training. It was not as cold as last week and that was a huge plus for me. We started off with warm ups and running/walking techniques. Next, we broke off into our groups for 45 minutes of walking/running. I walked at a brisk pace for the time we were out there-it was truly a beautiful morning for walking.
The Disney Princess Marathon Team welcomed us back in with cheers and hoots; Mica even rang his school bell for us!
Coach Scott shared with us a beautiful e-mail from someone who lost his 34 year old friend and brother-in-law to blood cancer. The story he shared reminded me again that I am blessed to be given the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who are afflicted with blood cancers…please join me in raising awareness and money to fund research that will one day wipe out these diseases. Won’t you please?
My sincere thanks to all those who have already donated to toward my goal.
First Day of Training
February 13
It was perhaps 47 degrees this morning when I met my team at 6:45 at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove! Now, this is cold weather for us South Floridians! Most of us donned our sweaters over our training t-shirt and that was fine, but not for me. I had to borrow Ryan’s thick “up north” sweater to keep me warm. Thanks Ryan! Everyone was in great spirits and rearing to go, but we couldn't begin without doing our warm ups. I can’t remember the last time I did jumping jacks- thank goodness we only had to do 15. We broke off into three team- continuous runners, interval runners, and walkers. My team consisted of another walker and Coach Joe. Have you ever met anyone who has walked over 20 marathons? Well, I did and he is Coach Joe! I am delighted to be starting this endurance event with him. We did a total of 30 minutes of walking today- I kept a walking pace of just about 16 minutes per mile.
Our training was followed by a conversation with Mike Clay, the father of our honored teammate, Dominic. After listening to Mike speak about his Kindergarten son (who also came out to see us), I once again reiterated to myself that every single dollar I raise for this event helps toward a cure for blood cancers. Thanks to Coach Lisa for the heartwarming close to our first training day.
Friends, family, readers…please take a few minutes to contribute toward my fundraising campaign and share my web page and the TNT web page with others. Thanks for your support!
It was perhaps 47 degrees this morning when I met my team at 6:45 at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove! Now, this is cold weather for us South Floridians! Most of us donned our sweaters over our training t-shirt and that was fine, but not for me. I had to borrow Ryan’s thick “up north” sweater to keep me warm. Thanks Ryan! Everyone was in great spirits and rearing to go, but we couldn't begin without doing our warm ups. I can’t remember the last time I did jumping jacks- thank goodness we only had to do 15. We broke off into three team- continuous runners, interval runners, and walkers. My team consisted of another walker and Coach Joe. Have you ever met anyone who has walked over 20 marathons? Well, I did and he is Coach Joe! I am delighted to be starting this endurance event with him. We did a total of 30 minutes of walking today- I kept a walking pace of just about 16 minutes per mile.
Our training was followed by a conversation with Mike Clay, the father of our honored teammate, Dominic. After listening to Mike speak about his Kindergarten son (who also came out to see us), I once again reiterated to myself that every single dollar I raise for this event helps toward a cure for blood cancers. Thanks to Coach Lisa for the heartwarming close to our first training day.
Friends, family, readers…please take a few minutes to contribute toward my fundraising campaign and share my web page and the TNT web page with others. Thanks for your support!
Kick Off!
February 6
Today we had our kick-off event at Dave and Busters in Hollywood. I got to meet some of my teammates and received vital information for our first group training, next Saturday. There were several speakers at the event, but the most touching words came from Franklin, a young boy, a cancer survivor. Franklin wishes that no child ever has to go through chemotherapy or battle cancer. He wishes that someday there will be no more Team In Training, for if TNT ceases to exist, then we’ve found a cure for blood cancers.
The honored teammate for the Dade training team is 5 year old Dominic Clay. Dominic was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 22, 2007, shortly after his 3rd birthday. Dominic has gone through aggressive treatment since his diagnosis, and barring any major setbacks, his treatment will end in November of 2010.
This week I walked only one day. I blame it on the cough I picked up at the beginning of the week. Serious- I’m not making excuses! I’ll make up for it next week
Thanks again to all who donated toward my fundraising campaign and also to those who pledged to contribute. I’ve received many, many encouraging words since I joined TNT on January 23rd…keep sending me your positive thoughts!
Today we had our kick-off event at Dave and Busters in Hollywood. I got to meet some of my teammates and received vital information for our first group training, next Saturday. There were several speakers at the event, but the most touching words came from Franklin, a young boy, a cancer survivor. Franklin wishes that no child ever has to go through chemotherapy or battle cancer. He wishes that someday there will be no more Team In Training, for if TNT ceases to exist, then we’ve found a cure for blood cancers.
The honored teammate for the Dade training team is 5 year old Dominic Clay. Dominic was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 22, 2007, shortly after his 3rd birthday. Dominic has gone through aggressive treatment since his diagnosis, and barring any major setbacks, his treatment will end in November of 2010.
This week I walked only one day. I blame it on the cough I picked up at the beginning of the week. Serious- I’m not making excuses! I’ll make up for it next week
Thanks again to all who donated toward my fundraising campaign and also to those who pledged to contribute. I’ve received many, many encouraging words since I joined TNT on January 23rd…keep sending me your positive thoughts!
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