See Adrienne Run: Fewer Days Than Miles

What's All This Then?

Greetings!

This blog has run its course, as it were. Actually three courses, but don't let that stop you from reading. Here's the skinny: I dedicated most of 2008 to running and fundraising for cancer research. On June 1, I ran the San Diego Rock n' Rock marathon. On June 21 I ran a half marathon in Anchorage, Alaska. Both of these feats were tackled with the coaching and support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, for which I raised $5,725. The final challenge was the New York City marathon on Nov. 2. This time I trained with "Fred's team" on behalf of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where I was treated successfully for Hodgkins lymphoma five years ago. I raised another $3240 (maybe more).

It was a banner year in many ways. I celebrated 5 years of health. I raised a lot of money. I earned a Team in Training triple crown for completing a triathlon, century bike ride and marathon. I was featured on a show about three first time runners in the NYC marathon, aired on NBC in New York. And ....

You can read all about my journey in sneakers below. And remember:
"A journey of 26.2 miles begins with a single shlep."

(For the back story, check out the Sept. 29th entry.)

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Fewer Days Than Miles

At my last glance at a monthly calendar, I realized that I have fewer training days left than miles to run on June 1. I was contemplating this as I ran around the reservoir yesterday after my appointment. It was a glorious day for everything the park has to offer and the tourists were out in force. I never realized how many of them walk around the reservoir. It's a great way to feel the City around you.

The heat was sort of intense and I started to feel woozy after just one lap. I have to get out earlier in the day. I waited so long for the doctor that it was much later in the day by the time I got out on the road. I could certainly sneak up there in the early morning, I reckon.

Tonight's group run was around the reservoir, too. I had a good trot around, part of it with Sophia, and only stopped once briefly. I had dinner with Meghan, Christy and some of their mentees afterward. It was a fun little group. I'm struck by something my teammate Adam wrote to me. He said he has been on a runner's high since he finished the 1/2 on Saturday. Why didn't I feel that high? I think I am unfairly discounting the achievement. Typical.

Yesterday: 1.5
Today: 4.5 miles
Miles to date: 217.3