So I am doing a lot better now. I went really slow today so that I will be ready for the run this weekend. I will be running 6-7 miles!!! I can't wait.
I am amazed at how far I have come in this short amount of time. A month ago I was concerned about completing 1 mile and now I am looking forward to running 6.
Well I am tired and need to go and get some sleep... check back in soon.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Better luck next time
So I went for our Team run on Saturday and was really excited like always. I got there a little late, but was ready to go. A mile and a half into the run I had to turn around and walk back. My shin were burning so bad I was not sure that I would be able to make it back if I did not turn around. This was disappointing, but I can only do what I can do. So this is a new week. I will have to take it slow this week, so that I can heal, and then we're off again.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Running in the rain
I have found that I LOVE to run in the rain. I know it might seem crazy and cold, but actually it helps you stay cool and keep going. (when you stop though, you do feel kind of soggy, but it is worth it) I know that our moms always tell us not to go outside and play in the rain because we will get sick, but it is always so much fun, and now I have found a new reason to be outside when it is raining. And of course there are always the puddles. If your running partner just happens to be along side of you when you come up to them, you can always help them cool off by splashing them with a little bit of cool water. =)
Just in case you are wondering... no I am not in complete denial. I do have muscle pains and it does hurt, but over all I am having the time of my life! I am surrounded by people who are running for this amazing cause. We might have all come together from different points in our lives and for different reasons, but we all have a common goal, FIND A CURE. Some people have already completed a couple of marathons, some are training for their first one just like me, and yet we are all pushing each other and offering encouragement. There are smiles all around, even when there is sweat dripping from our faces.
Just in case you are wondering... no I am not in complete denial. I do have muscle pains and it does hurt, but over all I am having the time of my life! I am surrounded by people who are running for this amazing cause. We might have all come together from different points in our lives and for different reasons, but we all have a common goal, FIND A CURE. Some people have already completed a couple of marathons, some are training for their first one just like me, and yet we are all pushing each other and offering encouragement. There are smiles all around, even when there is sweat dripping from our faces.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
WOW
Let me paint you a picture. It is early Saturday morning, the fog is lifting and the birds are chirping. There are hot air balloons just lifting off and you are in the middle of vineyards. How can it get any better?
We showed up this morning and they explained the course that we were going to run and explained how easy and clear the markings were for us to see. There was a 2 mile mark to be able to turn back and complete a 4 mile run (my goal for today) and a 2.5 mark to turn back and complete 5 miles. I found Aliise running at my same pace this morning so we ran together and talked. We were looking out for that 2 mile turning point and found it. Except, I thought that something looked weird about it. Maybe it was because it said 2.5! That's right I ran 5 miles today, and it was all on accident. I guess this is how I can meet and exceed my goals. =) I feel great and am so excited that this is going so well. 2 weeks completed and I can't wait for the next 16.
We showed up this morning and they explained the course that we were going to run and explained how easy and clear the markings were for us to see. There was a 2 mile mark to be able to turn back and complete a 4 mile run (my goal for today) and a 2.5 mark to turn back and complete 5 miles. I found Aliise running at my same pace this morning so we ran together and talked. We were looking out for that 2 mile turning point and found it. Except, I thought that something looked weird about it. Maybe it was because it said 2.5! That's right I ran 5 miles today, and it was all on accident. I guess this is how I can meet and exceed my goals. =) I feel great and am so excited that this is going so well. 2 weeks completed and I can't wait for the next 16.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Day 11
Well my legs are tired. But it is a good thing.
I am really enjoying running. I am trying out different places to run. I do not really like running on a treadmill (good to know). Running on a track is good to really know how far you have gone and be able to count down how much farther. I like running outside in neighborhoods or parks the best though. So far I have been sticking to flat areas. I have a sneaking suspicion that when we run with the Team tomorrow there will be some hills. Either way I am still very excited and tired.
I am really enjoying running. I am trying out different places to run. I do not really like running on a treadmill (good to know). Running on a track is good to really know how far you have gone and be able to count down how much farther. I like running outside in neighborhoods or parks the best though. So far I have been sticking to flat areas. I have a sneaking suspicion that when we run with the Team tomorrow there will be some hills. Either way I am still very excited and tired.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
I am running a marathon!
Well many people have been asking me if I am journaling my experience, so here I go.
Thank you to everyone for being so supportive of me with the decision to go for this. I have always wanted to run a marathon, you know, someday. Well I have decided that someday will never come if I do not take action. When I found Team in Training it seemed like it found me. For those of you who do not know, Team in Training is a non-profit organization who fundraises for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (blood cancers). The money that is raised goes to support families and patients as they undergo treatment and directly to doctors who are working on finding a cure for cancer (not just how to remove the cancer from a patient but actually how to cure it all together so that no one else will ever have to battle it again) . Team in Training is training me to be prepaired for a marathon on June 21 in Alaska. I am definitely not a runner right now, but they are helping me get to the level that I need to be at to complete the 26.2 mile run. So I have 5 months to get ready.
Many people have also been asking me why I am so interested in raising money for this group. I want to help as many people in my life as can. Unfortunately I do not usually ave money to help out, so I have looked for other ways of helping. In 2001 I started donating blood at our local blood bank. When I started donating they let me know of another kind of donation called aphaeresis , which is a system where they remove a portion of your blood and seperate the platelets and plasma and then return your blood. It takes about 2 hours but is worth it because it helps patients who need clotting factors after surgery or because their blot takes too long to clot. I did this for 5 years and the blood bank started telling me that I was not able to donate any more, but they could not tell me what was going on. About 2 months later I had a stabbing pain in my back and was hospitalized with a blood clot in my lung. It turns out that I was born with some weird issues with my blood, basically I have too much clotting facto in my blood and not enough dissolving factor, ie. I form blot clots. So for me it was an easy fix. I take blood thinners for the rest of my life, and I should be fine (just have to be careful not to bleed because it takes a long time to stop).
So I still do not have a lot of money to donate (even though I will donate what I can), I cannot give blood anymore(they won't take it), so I have found a new way. I run and raise money for people who wish all they needed to do was run a marathon to be healthy. One of my mentors with the program has reminded me twice that I have a choice, he and the other patients do not. hey wake up each morning and have to work at being strong and healthy. I wake up and am healthy and choose to get out there and run and educate people about why.
If this sounds like something you are interested in... they are still accepting teammates. They will train you for a Triathalon, Centry Ride (100 mile bike ride), or a marathon. Also if you would like, I am looking for donations. You can visit my fundraising page. http://www.active.com/donate/tntgsf/tntgsfKMowers
Thank you again for all of your support through this process.
Thank you to everyone for being so supportive of me with the decision to go for this. I have always wanted to run a marathon, you know, someday. Well I have decided that someday will never come if I do not take action. When I found Team in Training it seemed like it found me. For those of you who do not know, Team in Training is a non-profit organization who fundraises for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (blood cancers). The money that is raised goes to support families and patients as they undergo treatment and directly to doctors who are working on finding a cure for cancer (not just how to remove the cancer from a patient but actually how to cure it all together so that no one else will ever have to battle it again) . Team in Training is training me to be prepaired for a marathon on June 21 in Alaska. I am definitely not a runner right now, but they are helping me get to the level that I need to be at to complete the 26.2 mile run. So I have 5 months to get ready.
Many people have also been asking me why I am so interested in raising money for this group. I want to help as many people in my life as can. Unfortunately I do not usually ave money to help out, so I have looked for other ways of helping. In 2001 I started donating blood at our local blood bank. When I started donating they let me know of another kind of donation called aphaeresis , which is a system where they remove a portion of your blood and seperate the platelets and plasma and then return your blood. It takes about 2 hours but is worth it because it helps patients who need clotting factors after surgery or because their blot takes too long to clot. I did this for 5 years and the blood bank started telling me that I was not able to donate any more, but they could not tell me what was going on. About 2 months later I had a stabbing pain in my back and was hospitalized with a blood clot in my lung. It turns out that I was born with some weird issues with my blood, basically I have too much clotting facto in my blood and not enough dissolving factor, ie. I form blot clots. So for me it was an easy fix. I take blood thinners for the rest of my life, and I should be fine (just have to be careful not to bleed because it takes a long time to stop).
So I still do not have a lot of money to donate (even though I will donate what I can), I cannot give blood anymore(they won't take it), so I have found a new way. I run and raise money for people who wish all they needed to do was run a marathon to be healthy. One of my mentors with the program has reminded me twice that I have a choice, he and the other patients do not. hey wake up each morning and have to work at being strong and healthy. I wake up and am healthy and choose to get out there and run and educate people about why.
If this sounds like something you are interested in... they are still accepting teammates. They will train you for a Triathalon, Centry Ride (100 mile bike ride), or a marathon. Also if you would like, I am looking for donations. You can visit my fundraising page. http://www.active.com/donate/tntgsf/tntgsfKMowers
Thank you again for all of your support through this process.
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