Saturday's run went well. Although, I did not run the mileage I had originally planned, I still got in a 10 miler. I need new shoes... This weekend will be a doozie of a run. 13 miles. That's a half marathon. Now I really need new shoes.
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If I can make it there...
Hi all, I took last weekend off to go to New York City. No, we didn't see Liza, but whenever I think of NYC I think of Liza so I decided to include this picture of her. We had a great time and saw Madeleine Albright in Penn Station. Very exciting. I am back on track with the training. Tomorrow will be another 10-12 miler. I hope my knees hold out! I will keep you updated. It's Dan's birthday this weekend (Happy Birthday Dan!) so I might not write until Sunday morning.
Not too bad this Sunday.
Well, I am in much better shape today than I expected to be; I guess the training is working! Last week, when I ran the 10 miles, I could barely walk the following day. Today, I woke up and except for a little muscle aches, I was ready to go! I took today off from training just to give my muscles a break but will probably do some cross training tomorrow in the gym (Maybe swim or bike). We are supposed to get close to a foot of snow tomorrow so that will put the brakes on any outdoor activity I might want to do. I am wracking my brain on how I am going to meet this $5,000 goal I have committed to am in need of fundraising ideas. Any suggestions? Let's have a contest to see who can come up with the best idea!
93 Days and Counting...
It's Saturday and I just got in from running 11.7 miles along the beautiful Charles River. Here is a picture of me before the run: No, that is not the Charles River, that is the Atlantic. Here is a picture of me after the 11.7 miles: Just kidding, that's a piggy on a spit. Seriously, the run went better than I expected it to go. I changed up a few things and added the all important IPOD. Nothing like a little Joan Jett and The Blackhearts to get you moving! However, now that I have been sitting here in front of the computer for a couple of hours setting up this blog, there isn't much in the way of moving going on. Boy, have I stiffened up! Tomorrow should be fun getting out of bed...
Here I Go Again...
Just a few years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer and wasn’t sure I would make it to see 34. Here is a picture of my brother, Peter, and I around that time: This year, I’m turning 40. Here is a picture of me now: To celebrate this momentous occasion (at least, in my mind!), I am running the Boston Marathon with Team AAC and raising money for others who face a tough diagnosis. While there are many people living longer with HIV/AIDS, many people cannot afford the medicines needed and have to make a choice between rent and those medicines. AIDS Action Committee (AAC) provides housing/legal assistance, social support, rent and utilities assistance, just to name a few. AAC is also involved in essential advocacy and policy efforts on current issues to increase funds for HIV/AIDS services. The programs and services provided by AAC are in need of funds, and I hope to be able to generate some through my efforts and your generosity. It's faster and easier than ever to support this cause- you...