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Hiya everyone!
I am Hubble, and this year is my very first year with Team In Training, AND it's my very first time doing any sort of distance endurance event EVER!! I first heard about TNT from my sister-in-law, who has participated in several TNT events. I was so impressed at all that she told me. She inquired if I might be interested in joining up with TNT/LLS, and I responded with a enthusiastic YES!!!
I joined TNT/LLS so that I would be able to significantly help the lives of others, but I also joined to help myself as well. My existence on this planet hasn't been very...well...active. For years and years, I have been a shy, uncoordinated, chubby wubby who never exercised or participated in any sort of physical acitivities...and my lifestyle has reflected it. A lot of my daily life included "work...home...television...junk food...sleep...work...home...television...junk food...sleep...etc". I was heading in the wrong direction, as far as my health was concerned. Then a little over two months ago, my mother went to the doctor, as she had not been feeling well for quite a long period of time. After numerous tests and doctor visits, it turned out that my mom had three massive blockages in her heart, she was moments away from a heart attack, and she was admitted to the hospital to have triple bypass surgery. This was indeed the turning point for me, and it was a huge wake up call. After endless lectures from family members, friends, and coworkers...after so many attempts to talk some sense into me...after continuously hearing my mom cry from her concern about my health...this is what finally got my attention. Seeing my own mother, post-surgery, lying on a hospital bed, in a stark hospital room, with tubes going in and out of her, hooked up to all sorts of machines, and unresponsive.......this was what finally made me see that the direction I had been going in for so long was the wrong path, it made me realize that I needed to change my ways, and that I needed to change NOW.
So here I am. I'm ready to change the lives of others, and I'm ready to change my life as well. This is a win-win situation. I'm ready to take on the challenges that come my way, and believe me, there have already been some. You don't go from being a couch potato to training for a half marathon without challenges. I am able to get through these challenges, and I will. There are so many people out there taking on HUGE challenges in life...much bigger challenges than I could ever imagine. There are people who are suffering from blood cancer diseases...people who watch their loved ones suffer from blood cancer diseases every day...people in mourning who have lost friends, family members, coworkers to blood cancer diseases. These are the people that I walk for every single time I'm out there training. These are the people I am raising money for. These are the people who inspire me. These are the people who motivate me. These are the people who make me realize that I have the ability to rise above the old me, and do what ever it takes to change my own life and change the lives of others. And that's just what I'll do.
Watch out world...Hubble is on the run! (Er...um...walk, actually...for now!)
:o)
GO TEAM!
Hubble
My reason for joining is quite simple....even at 23 I am as close to the personification of a daddys girl that you can get, and my father was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma (his official diagnosis was April 25 of this year). He is about halfway through his first round of chemo, and I feel more helpless now than ever before.
I was researching Lymphoma and came across TNT. I didn't think much of it since I'm not a runner....but then suddenly everywhere I went there was a sign or flier or radio ad!! After about a month of that I figured its a sign. I've never run anything close to a marathon before, but the way I see it is if my father can physically and mentally endure what he is going through right now, then I can push myself to psychially and mentally endure this new endeavor....especially since its for him
I will be training for the Walt Disney Marathon in January, and to hear my parents' voices light up when I tell them about the mission, and to hear their pride when they say they're going to come to Orlando to watch me finish is overwhelmingly satisfying.
I'm so glad I came across this site and this awesome group of people all working towards a fabulous goal!
Many blessings to you all
Nikki
Reading your words brought tears to my eyes. And while I have never met you, I am proud of you. I know the courage it takes to do this. I tend to think of my father often as I run. Anytime I get tired or exhausted, I can almost hear him telling me that I can do more. That I'm capable of anything I set my mind to. Little things like that have been invaluable to my progess.
You are the first person I've come across who can really comprehend what its like. While other people mean well and understand on some level, they just dont really 'get it'. Our Dads are Superman to us, and to see them any other way is just illogical....just doesnt make sense. I don't think it ever will.
But enough of the mushiness
I have no doubt you will be able to do this! And just know from this point forward you will always have a friend in me. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need support or just an ear to hear.
Hi Ken!
I don't really know what to say! Your message was so heartfelt and sincere.....it just shows that there really are still good people in this world. I've already had people tell me this cant be done. That I'm only 23 and in over my head. At times it can be discouraging, but I jsut turn it into fuel to do even better!! My father has 2 sessions left of his first round of chemo and then they will re-evaluate his status from there. My mother showed him my fundraising site and it brought tears to his eyes. I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen my father tear up in my entire life, so to know that I moved him so much made my heart melt. Whether I finish it or not (and I hope beyond hopes that I do), I know he is very proud of me. Depending on how he is doing, they are planning on coming to Orlando to watch the race!! Just today he was invited to NY in January for a Hall of Fame induction (we're big on the martial arts), and he told me that if it happened to fall on January 10-11 that he would have to send his regrets because he will be in Orlando watching his daughter run
Sorry for the ramble! LOL I could go on and on when it comes to him
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Thank you!
Well, I wanted to share with all of you guys/gals.... I have heard from a company regarding my idea for production, still very premature, but a start! But the big reason is .....(musical note, dah, dah) I am going to be a LIVESTRONG DELEGATE for the 2008 Summit. I am so honored and happy to be able to help! I hope this reminds you all WE are doing GREAT things!!!!
, one 
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Keisha
http://smiley.smileycentral.com/download/index.jhtml?partner=ZSzeb098_ZCxdm885YYUS&utm_id=7926
, one , at a time!!!!Keisha
http://smiley.smileycentral.com/download/index.jhtml?partner=ZSzeb098_ZCxdm885YYUS&utm_id=7926
Hiya everyone!
I am Hubble, and this year is my very first year with Team In Training, AND it's my very first time doing any sort of distance endurance event EVER!! I first heard about TNT from my sister-in-law, who has participated in several TNT events. I was so impressed at all that she told me. She inquired if I might be interested in joining up with TNT/LLS, and I responded with a enthusiastic YES!!!
I joined TNT/LLS so that I would be able to significantly help the lives of others, but I also joined to help myself as well. My existence on this planet hasn't been very...well...active. For years and years, I have been a shy, uncoordinated, chubby wubby who never exercised or participated in any sort of physical acitivities...and my lifestyle has reflected it. A lot of my daily life included "work...home...television...junk food...sleep...work...home...television...junk food...sleep...etc". I was heading in the wrong direction, as far as my health was concerned. Then a little over two months ago, my mother went to the doctor, as she had not been feeling well for quite a long period of time. After numerous tests and doctor visits, it turned out that my mom had three massive blockages in her heart, she was moments away from a heart attack, and she was admitted to the hospital to have triple bypass surgery. This was indeed the turning point for me, and it was a huge wake up call. After endless lectures from family members, friends, and coworkers...after so many attempts to talk some sense into me...after continuously hearing my mom cry from her concern about my health...this is what finally got my attention. Seeing my own mother, post-surgery, lying on a hospital bed, in a stark hospital room, with tubes going in and out of her, hooked up to all sorts of machines, and unresponsive.......this was what finally made me see that the direction I had been going in for so long was the wrong path, it made me realize that I needed to change my ways, and that I needed to change NOW.
So here I am. I'm ready to change the lives of others, and I'm ready to change my life as well. This is a win-win situation. I'm ready to take on the challenges that come my way, and believe me, there have already been some. You don't go from being a couch potato to training for a half marathon without challenges. I am able to get through these challenges, and I will. There are so many people out there taking on HUGE challenges in life...much bigger challenges than I could ever imagine. There are people who are suffering from blood cancer diseases...people who watch their loved ones suffer from blood cancer diseases every day...people in mourning who have lost friends, family members, coworkers to blood cancer diseases. These are the people that I walk for every single time I'm out there training. These are the people I am raising money for. These are the people who inspire me. These are the people who motivate me. These are the people who make me realize that I have the ability to rise above the old me, and do what ever it takes to change my own life and change the lives of others. And that's just what I'll do.
Watch out world...Hubble is on the run! (Er...um...walk, actually...for now!)
:o)
GO TEAM!
Hubble
My reason for joining is quite simple....even at 23 I am as close to the personification of a daddys girl that you can get, and my father was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma (his official diagnosis was April 25 of this year). He is about halfway through his first round of chemo, and I feel more helpless now than ever before.
I was researching Lymphoma and came across TNT. I didn't think much of it since I'm not a runner....but then suddenly everywhere I went there was a sign or flier or radio ad!! After about a month of that I figured its a sign. I've never run anything close to a marathon before, but the way I see it is if my father can physically and mentally endure what he is going through right now, then I can push myself to psychially and mentally endure this new endeavor....especially since its for him
I will be training for the Walt Disney Marathon in January, and to hear my parents' voices light up when I tell them about the mission, and to hear their pride when they say they're going to come to Orlando to watch me finish is overwhelmingly satisfying.
I'm so glad I came across this site and this awesome group of people all working towards a fabulous goal!
Many blessings to you all
Nikki
Reading your words brought tears to my eyes. And while I have never met you, I am proud of you. I know the courage it takes to do this. I tend to think of my father often as I run. Anytime I get tired or exhausted, I can almost hear him telling me that I can do more. That I'm capable of anything I set my mind to. Little things like that have been invaluable to my progess.
You are the first person I've come across who can really comprehend what its like. While other people mean well and understand on some level, they just dont really 'get it'. Our Dads are Superman to us, and to see them any other way is just illogical....just doesnt make sense. I don't think it ever will.
But enough of the mushiness
I have no doubt you will be able to do this! And just know from this point forward you will always have a friend in me. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need support or just an ear to hear.
Hi Ken!
I don't really know what to say! Your message was so heartfelt and sincere.....it just shows that there really are still good people in this world. I've already had people tell me this cant be done. That I'm only 23 and in over my head. At times it can be discouraging, but I jsut turn it into fuel to do even better!! My father has 2 sessions left of his first round of chemo and then they will re-evaluate his status from there. My mother showed him my fundraising site and it brought tears to his eyes. I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen my father tear up in my entire life, so to know that I moved him so much made my heart melt. Whether I finish it or not (and I hope beyond hopes that I do), I know he is very proud of me. Depending on how he is doing, they are planning on coming to Orlando to watch the race!! Just today he was invited to NY in January for a Hall of Fame induction (we're big on the martial arts), and he told me that if it happened to fall on January 10-11 that he would have to send his regrets because he will be in Orlando watching his daughter run
Sorry for the ramble! LOL I could go on and on when it comes to him