WELCOME!!!
On May 14th, 2007 we joined Team in Training and became part of our first ever marathon adventure. A marathon dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. Signing up for a 26mile race was a very scary experience to say the least!!! To be honest, we can both find ourselves out of breath running up the basement stairs, LOL!!! When we found out about TNT we felt it was a great way to get in shape while supporting a well deserved cause. The following blogs are journal entries of what the process was really like for us. From first day training, till race day, we'll be keeping a log of our efforts, set-backs and triumphs. We'll also keep you posted on our fundraising achievements. Check back from time to time to see how we're doing. We'll need encouragement and support during this process, but not as much as those battling cancer!
Almost There! 10-03-07 through 10-09-07
We are coming down to the final stretch and we've hit the point where we can REALLY decrease our miles and let our bodies heal before the big day. Saturday of this past week I ran 16miles and Kelly ran 10. Both of us needed to take several walk breaks. The humidity was high as well as the temperature causing us to fade pretty quick. Fortunately we finished what we started and enjoyed a relaxing weekend after that. Kelly is starting to get the same discomfort in her opposite ankle (same meaning what she experienced several weeks ago and found out she had a stress fracture). Her ankle has ballooned up again and she found it difficult to run 3 miles today. She is determined to do this, so I think taking it easy the next couple weeks before the race is a good idea. I'm going to do 3-4 miles myself today and just enjoy the time out. No pressure, no stress of finishing at a certain pace. Just going out and enjoying the cool temps and mild weather.
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Kelly,
Best of luck to you! I hope your ankle feels better soon! Do you want my water belt? Call me if you do and I'll get it to Randy. Please don't push yourself to the point of more damage. What you have already accomplished is more than many of us have ever completed. Your goal has been purely for others... very heroic in itself. Prayers are heading your way!!! Make sure Randy does all the housework so you can rest!
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