Yesterday, we trained in Minneapolis. One of our TNT mentors, Jen, is a run-walker like me, and we tried out a 10 min run/2 min walk interval that seemed to go well. I did my second lap at my regular 6:2 interval. The 6.5 miles we covered yesterday is a new outdoor personal record for me! Sunday, we are slated to run seven miles - good stuff. I'm still a bit nervous about my pace but the mentors assure me I'm doing just fine.
But on to bigger news. We are at 61% of my goal of raising $1700 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Three weeks exactly until July 2, and only $670.20 left to raise. I know we can do this!
One of the cool things about Team In Training is that each season, honored teammates - people who are battling blood cancers in their lives - are chosen for each of the endurance sports. Our honored teammate for the fall marathon and half marathons is Megan.
Megan is a Minnesotan, and was diagnosed 13 months ago at age 11 with leukemia. She has actually helped write a book for Team In Training - "Pennies for Patients." She just celebrated her twelfth birthday, and her favorite pasttimes are reading, writing song lyrics, eating gourmet and healthy foods, and taking long overnight car trips in the country. Megan wants to be a nurse and an architect when she grows up.
Megan just celebrated a birthday this week! Happy birthday, Megan!! Sadly, it had to be in the hospital - her counts are all quite low. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts. You can leave a message for Megan at her Caring Bridge website.
Hi, I'm Erin. I am committed to not only run a marathon but set a personal goal to
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