Ya, that's right, it was me! I actually ran a mile without stopping... and under 12 minutes! I made my goal for the week, it is kinda hard to believe. Truthfully, I can't remember the last time I ran a mile without stopping or walking for part of it. Maybe back in middle school? Oi Vay! I was worried I wouldn't be able to do it today because I didn't work out as much as I wanted to this week due to the rain and general laziness so I didn't think I would be able to do it. But, the rain took a break this afternoon and I was determined to get out onto the track.
Yesterday was the Team in Training kick-off event. We met our mentor, coaches, teammates, etc. We got coupons for sports stores and our oh-so-cool team in training shirts :) There were, I would guess, about 700 people at the event. Marathoners, tri-athelites, and cyclists. Funnily enough they raffled off a bunch of sports related prizes and I won a complete bike fitting. I don't even know what that means. BUT, if one of you do, or know someone who would be into that, let me know and ill sell it for a donation :)
Seeing how American Idol can make me cry, you can bet I got pretty teary-eyed at the kick-off when we heard stories from the honorees on our team, and about past teammates that the East Bay team has lost to Leukemia. One of our coaches, Coach Al, told us we would be doing a lot of crying in the next 4 months. Jeez, tell me about it. But thats good. That's what helped get me to the end of my mile today. That is what will help get me to the end of 13.1 miles in May. I felt really good about making the choice to join Team in Training when we left yesterday. Not only am I doing something powerful for myself, I am going to be raising money and working hard for an exceptional organization.
Some of you may know already, but 2007 was not a great year for me and my family. First there was my crazy rash, my grandma and uncle's passing, other relatives being diagnosed with cancer, etc. This year is going to be different. This year I can feel a change a' comin. So cheers to completing a mile today, to getting healthy, to everyone staying healthy, to eventually running 13.1 miles, and last but not least... Obama in 2008! (hehe, you know I had to throw that in.)
P.S. I totally stocked up on some sexy spandex-y running clothes yesterday and I must admit I am pretty hot in them.
P.P.S. Goal for next weekend, which is also our first official training day, 1.5 miles.
Total mileage today: 2.5 miles (would have gone further but it started raining and I couldn't see through my fogged up glasses.)
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Just hearing about this makes me get misty eyed. I think 2007 was a hard year for a lot of people (myself included) so I agree with you... 2008 is going to be different! I am so, so proud of you for doing this. I can't wait to be there cheering you on at the end of all your hard work!
well, I must say like I said before you are my hero for doing this... maybe it will inspire myself to actually go out and run around like a crazy mad woman in running clothes... which i need pictures of!
I agree with Jessica and you, it was a hard year... and 2008 is already looking like it's gonna be a better year :)
You will have to tell us all the details when the time comes because you know we will all be making big banners and such for you... we are good at that!
best of luck to you cuz, im here to support you whenever you need me. Im familiar with the experiences at hand and i want to be able support you whenever you get in a rut. glad to help whenever, dont hesitate with advice. go get em liz.
Mike
As long as the banners don't have large flys on it, I am cool with that :)
Hopefully there will be some spandex photos this weekend! Ha cha cha.
Thanks for the support Mike! It means a lot :)
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