DetermiNation

The whole purpose of running this crazy marathon is to raise money for the American Cancer Society. My personal goal is to fundraise at least $1,500. What's great is that the money will help support individuals seeking cancer treatment in my community. Donations will not only provide comfort for people undergoing treatment and help fund the Hope Lodge, but they will also support research. The Hope Lodge gives patients and caregivers, who travel from long distances, a place to stay and relax during treatment.

It really would be great to have a world with more birthdays and less cancer. So please Donate to the American Cancer Society on behalf of me.

On race day I will be honored to wear the names of loved ones you are celebrating or honoring. So when you donate, please include, send, or post the names you would like me to wear. "In celebration of" will be written on yellow ribbon and "In honor or memory of" will be written on silver.

I would like to give some shout outs to the AMAZING people who have donated already:

• Hal and Nancy Ball (ironic how one of my honorees was the first to donate!)
• Lauren Binder
• Cesse Ip
• The Albracht family

  Thanks to you all for supporting the American Cancer Society!

On the training note for today, I'm taking it pretty easy. Yesterday was rough and we were highly encouraged to take it easy. My cousin Lauren, the PT expert, advised that I probably have a strained muscle in my calf. Looks like I'll be taking some ibuprofen, icing, and doing some yoga this evening. On schedule tomorrow: 6 miles.