Last Minute Donations

I wanted to let you know that it's not too late to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $483 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

If you still want to donate there are two easy ways. First, click on the Donate link on the right side of the blog page and that will bring you to a sight where you can use your credit card. You can also make a check out to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and send it to me at 531 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446.

To all who have generously donated I wanted to say a big "THANK YOU".

Three More Weeks

Wow! I am floored that I only have three more weeks of training left until the marathon! This summer just flew by, and fall is here! I am definately enjoying running in these cooler temperatures, I hope San Francisco is this nice. I am so glad that many of you have kept up with my progress and continue to ask me about it. I also wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who came out Wednesday night and participated in our fundraiser at Pizzeria Uno's.

To keep you updated on my running; this weekend will be my last long run (over 12 miles) before the race. I will be running 18-20 miles on Saturday so think of me as you sip your coffee and kick back and relax! I've actually enjoyed my long runs and have even gotten my mother to bike along with me as I run! My favorite spots are Forbidden drive and the Perkiomen trail. These trails seem to be kinder on my knees than the hard pavement at Valley Forge. Speaking of knees, my knee continues to heal and the only problems I have are on the long runs. The pain is bearable and is getting better as I keep at the training. I continue to ice it and rest it when needed.

I've been thinking a lot about the race and the biggest question I come up with is: How am I ever going to finish? My goal is to finish within 4 1/2 -5 hours. I am also going to allow myself to walk portions if it. If you are interested I added the link to the blog page for the race. You can actually see a topography map of the race! Check out the hill between mile 6 & 7. That might just do me in!! All in all I am really excited about the race and being involved with a great organization like Team in Training.

Still Running!

The race date is quickly approaching! Only 7 more weeks left in my training and fundraising. I want to say a big "thank you" to everyone who has contributed so far! It's been so encouraging to hear from everyone, also! I have not quite met my goal of $4000 yet, but I am more than half way there, so thanks!

My training has been going well. As some of you know I was having problems with some knee pain and had to cut my mileage back. I am slowly building back up to where I need to be to complete the marathon. I have been running lower miles but more often, sometimes twice a day! This has seemed to help, but I'm still taking it easy. I am bound and determined to finish this race without knee pain! Whatever it takes.

A few weeks ago my family took a cruise to The Bahamas & Bermuda. We had a great time and I kept my training up even as we sailed the ocean blue. I have to say the highlight to our family vacation was the running track on the cruise ship. (My brother, Andrew, and I running one morning.)

On a Fundraising note: I have rescheduled the Uno's Fundraiser Dinner for September 27th. You might recall the black out that we had back in July that cancelled the original date. This is an easy way to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Just show up at Uno's in Montgomeryville and eat dinner and 15-20% of your dinner bill goes directly to the LLS. I have vouchers that you need to present to the restaurant that evening. If you have questions or need a voucher, please call me 215-393-1602.