Last Saturday after our team run I packed up my things and my two pups and headed up to Brighton, CO to house-sit for my friend, Ken. Ken and his late wife, Dawn, owned the rescue where I got Reg, my goof-ball of a Great Pyrenees. If you received my fundraising letter, you know that part of the reason that I am training is because of Dawn. She is the one who made me realize life isn't about material things, it's about making a difference in someone's life--so that's what I am trying to do as I train and fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Anyway...long story, short...from last Saturday until this past Thursday I was watching nine dogs and two cats. Yes, that's right, I said nine dogs--for six days! It really wasn't as bad as you may think, everyone was very well-behaved and got along, but my schedule was COMPLETELY different than normal, which threw my training off a bit!
I was able to get in a couple of good runs around the neighborhood...well, I say neighborhood, but its not really a neighborhood...it's a bunch of farms/land with houses. I really loved running out there--such different scenery than my normal runs and really peaceful. But that said, I was only able to run three times this week, which Coach Mike would NOT be too happy about since we were suppose to up our running to 5 days/week starting this past week! Oh well, such is life...
I didn't go to the team workout this morning, but I did complete my long run. This was the first time I have run around my apartment complex--a little more hilly than I realized...and it was HOT, like really hot! I won't be running during the heat of the day anymore. Period. I was pouring sweat when I got back to my apartment. I was literally soaking wet! Which made for a good excuse to go jump in the pool!
In other news...I have reached my fundraising goal of $2,000!! This means after race day I will be chopping my hair off for Locks of Love! I am a little nervous because today I measured 10 inches on my hair...let's just say I hope it grows quickly over the next couple of months, otherwise I may have some VERY short hair!
I just want to give a BIG thank you to everyone who has helped me reach my goal so far--we are $2,000 closer to finding a cure for blood cancers!
- Matthew Cotter [brother]
- Debbie Verderaime [moma]
- Lonnie Strickland [former professor & mentor]
- Diane & Dayn Beam [aunt & uncle]
- Steva Gay [pet-sitter]
- Michelle Parvinrouh [friend]
- Loys Nunez [cousin]
- Allison & Rance Block [cousins]
- Claylia (Teets) LeBlanc [cousin]
- Donation in honor of Sam LeBlanc
- Rich & Clay Heilman [cousins]
- Laurie LeBlanc [cousin]
- John & Missy Gartner [AL neighbors]
- Donna & Andy Rucks [aunt & uncle]
- Clement & Colleen Cotter [dad & step-mom]
- Nadene & Sid Hilton [beloved family friend]
- Valerie & Shawn Hunton [aunt & uncle]
- Mary David [family friend]
...But I am not done fundraising!! I am setting a new goal to see if I can reach $2,500! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to this wonderful organization, who has helped so many people and relentlessly searches for a cure for blood cancers!
Here's to another, better week of training!
Here's to another, better week of training!
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