I heard about this guy from a friend yesterday: http://gwr7dayrun.com/
He's raising $38,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society (a cause near and dear to my heart) and trying to break a world record.
I am so impressed with his ambition and drive. I have a hard enough time trying to raise $2,800 that I can't imagine the effort that is needed to raise $38,000.
I hope he achieves both goals.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
It's All Good
I'm up too early on a Sunday! I'm too excited about the trip to Vegas today to sleep in (mind you, sleeping in for me is waking up any time after 6 a.m.). I just don't know what to expect!
Training for the Seattle Marathon officially started yesterday. We had our first team clinic and walk. My enthusiasm had been a bit on the wane but after the kick-off party on Wednesday night and the walk yesterday, I'm excited for this event once again. Whew! It would've been a long season if that hadn't changed.
And, there's still time to join me!
We met at the Grand Avenue location of Portland Running and Walking. Dave and Paula have been great supporters of LLS and are just nice people. Five years ago I was sitting in those seats, apprehensive about what I'd gotten myself into but determined to see it through. And I did and now I'm on my 9th marathon with no end in sight.
Looking around the room and seeing the optimism and determination of each person there is always inspiring. I can't help but wonder which ones will end up not completing the season since everyone is so excited to start and make some positive changes in their life and in the lives of others. I hope the odds are in our favor that everyone finishes.
Finished filling out the FAFSA form at 11:00 p.m. last night. It required that I get my taxes done sooner rather than later this year. I owe small amounts to the Feds and State. :( Guess I better make some changes to my W-4s when I get back. I also have to fill out the PROFILE form but that's going to have to wait until I get back from Vegas, too. I just can't think about numbers any more this weekend!
Marie was accepted to Willamette! I am very excited for her even if it's not her first choice. It's just good to know that you have options. She also received a $10k merit scholarship that is renewable for all four years as long as she remains a full time student with a 2.5 GPA. I don't think that will be a problem for her! (I would LOVE it if she went there and I think she'd really like it and it's close to home, but I'm not going to pressure her into it.) Let's just hope we get good financial aid wherever she chooses to go.
Time to start packing. I usually over pack (who doesn't) so I'm trying to be very thoughtful about what I take. The hardest part is the shoes. I want to be ready for anything, but I don't want to take a big suitcase. Sigh. It's only 4 days, I think I can manage with just a couple of pairs, but it is soooo hard!
As I told my friend Stacy, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas and something better happen in Vegas! ;-)
Training for the Seattle Marathon officially started yesterday. We had our first team clinic and walk. My enthusiasm had been a bit on the wane but after the kick-off party on Wednesday night and the walk yesterday, I'm excited for this event once again. Whew! It would've been a long season if that hadn't changed.
And, there's still time to join me!
We met at the Grand Avenue location of Portland Running and Walking. Dave and Paula have been great supporters of LLS and are just nice people. Five years ago I was sitting in those seats, apprehensive about what I'd gotten myself into but determined to see it through. And I did and now I'm on my 9th marathon with no end in sight.
Looking around the room and seeing the optimism and determination of each person there is always inspiring. I can't help but wonder which ones will end up not completing the season since everyone is so excited to start and make some positive changes in their life and in the lives of others. I hope the odds are in our favor that everyone finishes.
Finished filling out the FAFSA form at 11:00 p.m. last night. It required that I get my taxes done sooner rather than later this year. I owe small amounts to the Feds and State. :( Guess I better make some changes to my W-4s when I get back. I also have to fill out the PROFILE form but that's going to have to wait until I get back from Vegas, too. I just can't think about numbers any more this weekend!
Marie was accepted to Willamette! I am very excited for her even if it's not her first choice. It's just good to know that you have options. She also received a $10k merit scholarship that is renewable for all four years as long as she remains a full time student with a 2.5 GPA. I don't think that will be a problem for her! (I would LOVE it if she went there and I think she'd really like it and it's close to home, but I'm not going to pressure her into it.) Let's just hope we get good financial aid wherever she chooses to go.
Time to start packing. I usually over pack (who doesn't) so I'm trying to be very thoughtful about what I take. The hardest part is the shoes. I want to be ready for anything, but I don't want to take a big suitcase. Sigh. It's only 4 days, I think I can manage with just a couple of pairs, but it is soooo hard!
As I told my friend Stacy, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas and something better happen in Vegas! ;-)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
I'm so excited!
Yesterday I learned that I was selected to mentor walkers on behalf of the Oregon/SW Washington chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society' Team in Training (TnT) for the Seattle Rock n Roll marathon in June.
This will be my ninth marathon and my fifth time as a mentor. I'm more excited about this one than any of the other times I've mentored. I'm not sure why but I'm going to take advantage of the feeling!
Why do I Mentor?
First and foremost, because I believe in the cause. My mother died in 1987 of Leukemia. She was only 50 and died 11 months after the original diagnosis. Funds raised by participants in TnT go to grants for research into life-saving drugs and therapies for cancer patients. I believe that had my mother gotten sick even 10 years later, she would still be here. The strides that have been made over the 21 years of the program have been incredible.
Second, I have the marathon bug. I love training for marathons. Although it takes a lot of time, I feel so much better both mentally and physically when I am in training. This article also gives me reason to keep moving: Exercise May Keep Your Cells Biologically Young
Third, I love to walk. When I say I walk, I don't mean stroll. I'm getting my heart rate up for an extended period of time. I can walk and walk and walk. I don't enjoy running, it makes my knees hurt. But I know I will be able to continue athletic walking for a long, long time.
Fourth, the coaches involved with the program are outstanding. They are dedicated to the cause and to making you an athlete, no matter what your skill level.
Last of all, I meet some of the most amazing people by doing this. Usually the participants have been affected by some form of cancer, either personally or someone close to them, and have never done any sort of long distance event before. It's thrilling to me to help them reach their goal of doing a marathon or 1/2 marathon. It's very life-affirming. And raising money for a good cause at the same time makes it all the more satisfying.
Challenge
Just as I took this challenge to blog for 30 days straight, something that is really out of my comfort zone, I challenge to you do something out of your comfort zone, too. Something you think you can’t do. We all put up artificial roadblocks that stop us from achieving. Stop saying ‘some day’ and start saying ‘today.’ Join me for the marathon. I guarantee that you will not regret it and you’ll get some of the BEST training available.
This will be my ninth marathon and my fifth time as a mentor. I'm more excited about this one than any of the other times I've mentored. I'm not sure why but I'm going to take advantage of the feeling!
Why do I Mentor?
First and foremost, because I believe in the cause. My mother died in 1987 of Leukemia. She was only 50 and died 11 months after the original diagnosis. Funds raised by participants in TnT go to grants for research into life-saving drugs and therapies for cancer patients. I believe that had my mother gotten sick even 10 years later, she would still be here. The strides that have been made over the 21 years of the program have been incredible.
Second, I have the marathon bug. I love training for marathons. Although it takes a lot of time, I feel so much better both mentally and physically when I am in training. This article also gives me reason to keep moving: Exercise May Keep Your Cells Biologically Young
Third, I love to walk. When I say I walk, I don't mean stroll. I'm getting my heart rate up for an extended period of time. I can walk and walk and walk. I don't enjoy running, it makes my knees hurt. But I know I will be able to continue athletic walking for a long, long time.
Fourth, the coaches involved with the program are outstanding. They are dedicated to the cause and to making you an athlete, no matter what your skill level.
Last of all, I meet some of the most amazing people by doing this. Usually the participants have been affected by some form of cancer, either personally or someone close to them, and have never done any sort of long distance event before. It's thrilling to me to help them reach their goal of doing a marathon or 1/2 marathon. It's very life-affirming. And raising money for a good cause at the same time makes it all the more satisfying.
Challenge
Just as I took this challenge to blog for 30 days straight, something that is really out of my comfort zone, I challenge to you do something out of your comfort zone, too. Something you think you can’t do. We all put up artificial roadblocks that stop us from achieving. Stop saying ‘some day’ and start saying ‘today.’ Join me for the marathon. I guarantee that you will not regret it and you’ll get some of the BEST training available.
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