(Me and Amanda bundled up before the 20 miler)I haven't updated this in over a month. My apologies in case you do check this blog:).
Well, so much has happened since the last blog, but here are a few things I want to touch on:
1. Thank you to all of my supporters and supporters of the LLS (The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). I appreciate all of the donations and all of the support from my friends, former strangers to me, family, coworkers and Team in Training team members and mentors.
2. I have come into contact with several people who have been directly affected, or close to someone directly affected by blood cancers. One specifically is Molly McCabe. There is a support page for her on Facebook, and reading about her and recognizing her strength helped me get through the 20 mile practice this past Saturday
3. Giving up! There were several times I almos hit the wall during this process of training for the marathon, and in fundraising. These are hard times, and it has been difficult to find time for training, and asking people for money who may not have it to give. However, I am so grateful again for everyone who have been able to give, and those who have responded even if they cannot give. I have certainly been humbled to a degree by this experience, and have also realized the power of perseverance, and the notion of mind over matter. It's true!!! People have told me on more than one occasion that they could never do this. You're wrong. You just don't think you can. "If you think you can right. If you think you can't you're right."
4. The 20 MILER!! Here are some memorable moments:
* Up at 3:30 am to meet Amanda to drive out to Jean! Yeah...Jean! (On the way to the state line)
* Freezing my a** off with other crazy people to get ready to meet the challenge. I told Coach Chuck I felt like I was hazing.
* Beginning the journey with partner in this, Amanda, with what felt like frozen limbs.
* My mother should be proud...I finally used the roadside bathroom skills she taught me as a young one. Amanda and I became one with nature early on, as there were no bathrooms on the route, except at the beginning and end;).
* Amanda and I finally finally caught up with Rich and Tom, then....my girl went out on a knee injury:(. But I still had Tom and Rich:).
* Then Tom moved ahead and left me and Rich in the dust! However, we trudged on through the tundra (well, at least it seemed like it). The further we got, the colder it got, and the more snow we saw.
* I enjoyed getting to know Rich. Even though I didn't know much about him, I have always enjoyed his great attitude. Very inspiring, but boy did we become B**CHY around the 13th mile or so.
* Then ahead of us, we saw that Tom was out! He wore cotton socks! I would never have understood the importance of this before training. NOT GOOD!
* Rich and I were dead last, but at least we had each other. We got to know each other really well. He even was my lookout as I squatted in the snow for the final time! I am so glad I didn't lose my balance!
* Finally, we finished in 5 and 1/2 hours, and many 4 letter words, along with our own thoughts about how it feels to be told "you're almost there", when we couldn't see the end:). We have great supporters, but we really wanted the support of 4 wheels and an engine!
* Anywhoo, it quite an experience and we are less than a month away from the marathon. I can't believe it's almost here!
5. I am about $500 from my fundraising goal. In my dreams, if 25 more people could donate $20, I would be ecstatic! However, if you have not been able to donate yet, I would appreciate whatever you can afford: $5, $10, $15, $20,......$100 :). The link to my page is below to donate.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/snv/pfchangs09/mmosby
Finally, I hope everyone is having a wonderfu holiday time, and is appreciating all that they have to be happy for, even during these challenging times! Happy Holidays!!
Well, so much has happened since the last blog, but here are a few things I want to touch on:
1. Thank you to all of my supporters and supporters of the LLS (The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). I appreciate all of the donations and all of the support from my friends, former strangers to me, family, coworkers and Team in Training team members and mentors.
2. I have come into contact with several people who have been directly affected, or close to someone directly affected by blood cancers. One specifically is Molly McCabe. There is a support page for her on Facebook, and reading about her and recognizing her strength helped me get through the 20 mile practice this past Saturday
3. Giving up! There were several times I almos hit the wall during this process of training for the marathon, and in fundraising. These are hard times, and it has been difficult to find time for training, and asking people for money who may not have it to give. However, I am so grateful again for everyone who have been able to give, and those who have responded even if they cannot give. I have certainly been humbled to a degree by this experience, and have also realized the power of perseverance, and the notion of mind over matter. It's true!!! People have told me on more than one occasion that they could never do this. You're wrong. You just don't think you can. "If you think you can right. If you think you can't you're right."
4. The 20 MILER!! Here are some memorable moments:
* Up at 3:30 am to meet Amanda to drive out to Jean! Yeah...Jean! (On the way to the state line)
* Freezing my a** off with other crazy people to get ready to meet the challenge. I told Coach Chuck I felt like I was hazing.
* Beginning the journey with partner in this, Amanda, with what felt like frozen limbs.
* My mother should be proud...I finally used the roadside bathroom skills she taught me as a young one. Amanda and I became one with nature early on, as there were no bathrooms on the route, except at the beginning and end;).
* Amanda and I finally finally caught up with Rich and Tom, then....my girl went out on a knee injury:(. But I still had Tom and Rich:).
* Then Tom moved ahead and left me and Rich in the dust! However, we trudged on through the tundra (well, at least it seemed like it). The further we got, the colder it got, and the more snow we saw.
* I enjoyed getting to know Rich. Even though I didn't know much about him, I have always enjoyed his great attitude. Very inspiring, but boy did we become B**CHY around the 13th mile or so.
* Then ahead of us, we saw that Tom was out! He wore cotton socks! I would never have understood the importance of this before training. NOT GOOD!
* Rich and I were dead last, but at least we had each other. We got to know each other really well. He even was my lookout as I squatted in the snow for the final time! I am so glad I didn't lose my balance!
* Finally, we finished in 5 and 1/2 hours, and many 4 letter words, along with our own thoughts about how it feels to be told "you're almost there", when we couldn't see the end:). We have great supporters, but we really wanted the support of 4 wheels and an engine!
* Anywhoo, it quite an experience and we are less than a month away from the marathon. I can't believe it's almost here!
5. I am about $500 from my fundraising goal. In my dreams, if 25 more people could donate $20, I would be ecstatic! However, if you have not been able to donate yet, I would appreciate whatever you can afford: $5, $10, $15, $20,......$100 :). The link to my page is below to donate.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/snv/pfchangs09/mmosby
Finally, I hope everyone is having a wonderfu holiday time, and is appreciating all that they have to be happy for, even during these challenging times! Happy Holidays!!
