I haven't been really good at updating this blog - to be honest I did not really think anyone was reading it !

It has been about two weeks since I last wrote - a lot has been happening!  We have been meeting as a team and training each and every Saturday at 7am!    This past Saturday we ran 5 miles. Ok, the TEAM ran 5 miles, I ran 4.5 lol

It was a gorgeous day for running, I just wish the route we ran was a little more pretty. 

But then again, I should count my blessings, Leukemia is not pretty.  I am blessed that I can even run at all on such a gorgeous day.  We have an awesome coach - Noah, who has been a big help with getting us off to the right start. My biggest challenge in this whole marathon training thus far is pacing.

I have to get better at pacing myself on the whole coarse.  I find myself doing very well - but I tend to start off too fast, and not keep my pace going up or down inclines.  If I can just get myself better at pacing, I will be able to increase my endurance and not feel so beat up the day after a run.

Thanks to all my friends and family for your continued support!  Without your encouragement, I don't know if I could do this. I find myself on the days that I am feeling lazy and discouraged - hearing your well wishes and words of support ringing in my ears, and on those days - when I feel least like running, I think of all of you - and all the people battling Leukemia and Lymphoma. 

This is what keeps me going

On that note - I am off to workout and get a run in! 

This coming Saturday I want to run the full course with my team!  Six Miles!!!

Oh yeah!