Thursday, May 24, 2007
revelation!
week two is coming to a close! i was telling a girl friend that asked me about my training, that i was loving it. In fact, the last mile of my 5 mile run yesterday i was looking around me as i ran through central park, and what came to my mind was this-i haven't been this happy and enjoying running in a long time. Don't get me wrong i've been running, but yesterday i realized how much more i have been enjoying it these past 2 weeks. A good sign i think!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
week 1 down!
Week one has come and gone! Last saturday, 5/12, was our first TNT practice. I was good! There are about 300 people that are marathon or half-marathon training with TNT this season. That means that we are a HUGE group all running around-of course not all together. I got to meet some really nice people, to run with and just to chat with.
Our second practice was tuesday, and already i was feeling comfortable. The atmosphere was awesome, and everyone is super supportive.
Finally, today was our 3rd practice! after draggin my butt out of bed at 7am on a saturday, the day was not so bad as the first 15 minutes. I also had my first run ever along the 'west coast' of manhattan, running down the path that hugs the hudson river. The view was really great! there was Jersey on one side, and manhattan on the other. Lucky us ran by the ship yards and got to stare longingly at all those people waiting to get on their cruise ships to probably some exotic warm place (mind you it was overcast, cold and misty rain today!) Anyhow, the first 4 miles flew by, and the 5th, well we'll just say it lasted longer than i would have liked. In the end, I felt really good! only 21.2 miles to go;)
One of the most important and meaningful parts of our saturday practices are the "inspirational moments"-before we go out on our long runs, someone, either training with us, or our "honored teammates"(individuals battling blood cancer or have beaten it!!) share a moment about their experience, or why they are training with TNT. So when the run gets hard, there are moments that we can push through with the memories and stories we have heard.
And a treat for my run...i'm off shopping for new running clothes!
Our second practice was tuesday, and already i was feeling comfortable. The atmosphere was awesome, and everyone is super supportive.
Finally, today was our 3rd practice! after draggin my butt out of bed at 7am on a saturday, the day was not so bad as the first 15 minutes. I also had my first run ever along the 'west coast' of manhattan, running down the path that hugs the hudson river. The view was really great! there was Jersey on one side, and manhattan on the other. Lucky us ran by the ship yards and got to stare longingly at all those people waiting to get on their cruise ships to probably some exotic warm place (mind you it was overcast, cold and misty rain today!) Anyhow, the first 4 miles flew by, and the 5th, well we'll just say it lasted longer than i would have liked. In the end, I felt really good! only 21.2 miles to go;)
One of the most important and meaningful parts of our saturday practices are the "inspirational moments"-before we go out on our long runs, someone, either training with us, or our "honored teammates"(individuals battling blood cancer or have beaten it!!) share a moment about their experience, or why they are training with TNT. So when the run gets hard, there are moments that we can push through with the memories and stories we have heard.
And a treat for my run...i'm off shopping for new running clothes!
Friday, May 11, 2007
I am blogging
Well, I never thought I would be a "blogger". However, I think this could be fun for me and everyone that has supported me during my training for the 2007 NYC Marathon, in honor of my Uncle Tom. In September of 2006, Uncle Tom passed away after a 9 month battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
I am completing my first marathon with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training (TNT). TNT is a program that combines training for endurance events, like the marathon, with raising funds to help fight blood cancers. Estimates suggest that approximately 110,000 people a year, in the US alone, will be diagnosed with a blood cancer, whilst causing an estimated 55,000 deaths-accounting for almost 10% of cancer-related deaths. In addition, there are an estimated 700,000+ Americans currently living with blood cancers, with the likelihood of surviving increases with new research and treatments.
With TNT, I have pledged to raise $3000 for blood cancer research. Please support my efforts in any way you can-EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! Donations can be placed on my TNT website: http://www.active.com/donate/tntnyc/tntnycPWille
Since it's beginning, TNT has raised over $750 million dollars, and continues to raise more! Please help us fight to cure blood cancer!
To learn more about The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and about Team in Training, check out their websites: http://www.lls.org and http://www.teamintraining.org
I am completing my first marathon with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training (TNT). TNT is a program that combines training for endurance events, like the marathon, with raising funds to help fight blood cancers. Estimates suggest that approximately 110,000 people a year, in the US alone, will be diagnosed with a blood cancer, whilst causing an estimated 55,000 deaths-accounting for almost 10% of cancer-related deaths. In addition, there are an estimated 700,000+ Americans currently living with blood cancers, with the likelihood of surviving increases with new research and treatments.
With TNT, I have pledged to raise $3000 for blood cancer research. Please support my efforts in any way you can-EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! Donations can be placed on my TNT website: http://www.active.com/donate/tntnyc/tntnycPWille
Since it's beginning, TNT has raised over $750 million dollars, and continues to raise more! Please help us fight to cure blood cancer!
To learn more about The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and about Team in Training, check out their websites: http://www.lls.org and http://www.teamintraining.org
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