Final week of training

Week 16- May 29, 2010
Today was our final week of training! When I left home this morning, I was a little taken aback because it was not dark! The street lights were on a normal schedule with no flashing amber. The highway was dotted with cars so I did not have the luxury of speeding. The sun rose long before we met up with the bridge. It was warm and humid.

When I started out with TNT on February 13, it was my plan to train for the half marathon; little did I know at that time that I would take on the challenge of the marathon. Week after week for the past 16 weeks my team hit the asphalt in preparation for the big event on June 6th and today we were fully declared “marathon ready”. I could not have completed the training journey without the support of my husband, children, relatives, teammates, coaches, supporters, and of course my training buddy- Shanti!! I was told that nobody gets to the starting line alone, there is always someone or many people next to you encouraging, supporting, and even pushing you along the way.

Thanks to all of you who have contributed toward my fundraising campaign and kept me company with your love, care, encouragement, good wishes…on this training journey. I still need you to get me to the starting line and to the finish line!
Our training culminated with a scrumptious breakfast for our team and honored teammates at the Atchana’s restaurant in the Mutiny hotel. Many thanks to teammate Siri and her sister for hosting this event for us!
http://findlocal.sun-sentinel.com/miami/restaurants/thai/atchanas-east-west-kitchen-miami-restaurant

Thanks again to everyone for your contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society…those who are afflicted with blood cancers are grateful for all that we do to raise awareness and money to fund research that would one day find a cure.
Keep an eye out for my marathon posting! Think of me on June 6th as I complete this walking journey =)