There is no training for Cancer

I struggled with my run today.  10 mile run.  First 5 in 54 minutes, with a lot of it uphill.  On track.  The next 5 did not go as well.  Numbness in my feet, muscle cramping, heavy legs, loss of energy, problems I have not encountered previously.  While I was running, I was thinking of what I was learning.  For instance, always carry my own food because the fuel might not be at the stop where I need it to be. Run more Hills.  Rethink my pre-run fuel.  Begin to prepare for the next event & not be discouraged by this one.

I also thought of when you learn about having cancer.  You are thrown into the starting line of a marathon.  Only you don't get to train.  Your body goes thru H-E- double hockey sticks and you still have miles to go.  Your finish line is unknown because you never know what mile you are on.  But you just keep going.

Today I ran slower than I would have liked.  But I kept going.  And plan to continue to do just that.

End Child Hunger Too!

While I am currently fundraising for LLS, I was extremely lucky to be a part of another volunteer opportunity today.  I work for a food ingredient distributor who donated 2,150 pounds of flour, red rice, & pasta (all bulk) to our local food pantry.  And it gets better.  49 people from my office donated their lunch hour today to repackage these 20-50 pound bags and boxes into smaller containers, like a quart size ziplock.  Each smaller package was labeled with the date, what it contained & how to cook it.  These were then put into boxes.  They will be loaded & delivered by my coworkers as well.

I challenge everyone who reads this to find someway to donate your time this month.  Trust me- it will make you feel AWESOME!