Team in Training Mentor!

I just wanted everyone to know that I have decided to become a Team in Training Mentor. Having successfully completed a race (White Rock Half Marathon) and successfully completed my fundraising ($2500 so far!) I can't wait to help other people run races and raise money for cancer research!!

If anyone is interested in joining this GREAT organization, we have a meeting coming up where you can sign up!

Tuesday, January 23 -- 7:00 p.m.
Groves Library (5520 19th Street)

I certainly encourage EVERYONE to think about doing this, especially if you've always thought it would be cool to run a marathon, but maybe thought you couldn't.
If you know me, you realize that if I can do it, just about anyone can. Let's just say I haven't exactly been a Speedy Gonzales for most of my life.

It has just been a great experience for me- the support is amazing. Coaching, guidance, friends, and of course being part of a team committed to raising thousands and thousands to help people with cancer.

Also, one of our coaches is a physical thereapist, and I have benefitted from her knowledge. I just got done icing my knee and doing the exercises she suggested. Definitely an added bonus having her around!

I don't want to scare anyone away from joining because of my knee- it turns out that the root of my problem probably has something to do with the fact that I had a pretty big back surgery years ago, and also had a hip graft. Anyway, one of my legs is a little higher than the other, causing a little extra stress on one of my knees. I'm going to look into getting an insert for one of my shoes.....

I'm a little sad training has been cancelled for tomorrow due to the weather :( Hopefully the rec will be open so I can do my 18 miles on the treadmill.