If you know me, I wouldn't really be classified as an athlete. I'm active, but have never been on a sports team and yes, I do go running, but no more than a few miles at once. So why did I up and decide to run a marathon? Honestly, I wanted a challenge. I just turned 24 and wanted to do something big, something that would cause a permanent change in me, both physically and mentally, before my 25th birthday. In comes Team In Training (www.teamintraining.org). I heard about this organization when I was in college and when I came up with this "25th Challenge", I knew TNT would be perfect. With Team In Training, I get both my physical and mental challenges. TNT trains people to complete endurance events - marathons, triathlons, Iron Man, etc. All the while, the members of the program raise money to help fight blood cancers through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). I have committed myself to running in the marathon and raising $2,500 for those who are faced with an even greater challenge.
Support me and help LLS by donating at my fundraising page and continue to follow my blog as I go through training. It should be an interesting process.
So, five months to the day... seems a bit unreal. At least for now.
who'd a thunk it, my lil sis running the marathon!!! If anyone could decide to take on this challange and succeed, it would be you!!! I'm am very proud of you! Not only for taking on this challange, but for all the things you face and conquer on a daily basis. You are an ispiration to this family!!!!
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