2/28/12
Week 9? Wow, did I really just say that? Truly doesn't seem like I've been at this for 9 weeks now, but I suppose the previous 8 weeks have been more like routine runs. Now is where I really get out of my comfort zone and start reaching way beyond means I ever thought possible. This past Sunday I completed the longest run I ever have of 14 miles. I'm not going to lie to you, it was rough and fairly ugly.
As you know we've been lucky enough to be blessed with a very fair winter this year and for that I am very thankful. I am in no way a fan of winter and if it's below 40 degrees you're pretty much not going to find me outside, let alone running. Ironically though, this warm winter really hasn't helped out my health! The last 2 years I never even came close to catching a cold and this year I've gotten it twice already! Working through that has really taken a toll on my running results and is definitely getting frustrating. The less you're able to run and have to rest, the harder it is to get back out there when you're finally healthy enough. Motivation has definitely not been my greatest asset of late. If any of you have words of encouragement I definitely appreciate it.
March 1, marks the beginning of ET Awareness month. Check out http://www.essentialtremor.org/National-Essential-Tremor-Awareness-Month for more information and to get the awesome Shaking Up Awareness bracelets that my family and I are rocking! To coincide with ET Awareness Month I am officially beginning our fundraising campaign through crowdrise. All donations go directly to the International Essential Tremors Foundation and are tax deductible. I'm hoping that everyone will donate at least $1 per mile to the foundation. A $26 donation can go a long way to help out! Please help us spread the word and support IETF! Go to http://www.crowdrise.com/cureetf
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your support. Pray for me on Monday, I'm shooting for a 16 mile run :-)
