The first group run happened today at 7:30 outside the Salt Museum in Onondaga Lake Park. My team is a friendly bunch and it was nice to meet everyone. And I won the $100 fundraiser drawing! Thank you, team leader Kim! The thermometer is slowly moving.
Of course there had to be a slight hiccup or two. I tried to pull into the wrong area of the parking lot, and pulled right up to some walking paths before stopping. Two men on park benches gave me disapproving looks (the benches blocked the lot where I needed to be). Also, I looked at the wrong schedule and ran 3 miles instead of the 4 or 5 I really should have run. Oops. I will have to kick my training up a notch next week.
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
How am I going to do this?
A few miles at a time, followed by a few more.
Just home from work, I am tired and I don't feel like running. I change out of my heels and into my new running shoes.
New shoes perk you up right quick.
Already feeling better, I jog down the driveway, past my runner-landlord. Well, better pick up speed, wouldn't want to look silly. Down the hill, I pass a couple of friendly neighbors, and will pass more before my run is over. Everyone is smiling. Everyone smiles at you when you run, as if they think you are a slightly silly person who must be humored.
The weather is nice, cooling off as the sun is going down. Finally, I feel so good. After all the stress and annoyances of the day, this feels so good. Sorry I left you, running, but I'm back now.
Just home from work, I am tired and I don't feel like running. I change out of my heels and into my new running shoes.
New shoes perk you up right quick.
Already feeling better, I jog down the driveway, past my runner-landlord. Well, better pick up speed, wouldn't want to look silly. Down the hill, I pass a couple of friendly neighbors, and will pass more before my run is over. Everyone is smiling. Everyone smiles at you when you run, as if they think you are a slightly silly person who must be humored.
The weather is nice, cooling off as the sun is going down. Finally, I feel so good. After all the stress and annoyances of the day, this feels so good. Sorry I left you, running, but I'm back now.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Fundraising Page post from August 26th
****Want to be famous? Platinum Donors get their logo printed on my team's shirt!****
Thank you, Pajiba!
I hope the wonderful writers and readers of www.pajiba.com will accept this Laurel and Hardy handshake for donating over $500 yesterday. Pajiba: scathing reviews, b*tchy people, big hearts.
I'm training to participate in my first marathon ever as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. I am completing this event in honor of my grandfather.
When I signed up for Team in Training, the 26.2 miles waiting for me in far-off January did not intimidate me. Want to know what did? See that thermometer over there? $3,800 is so much money. After initial misgivings (ok, icy fear ran through my body, I am not going to lie), I am resolved to meet that goal.
The little thermometer is moving y'all!
Thank you for donating. YOU are a hero.
~*~*~Will Run for Coffee~*~*~
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