Week 1...Freezing

i think i'm officially IN THE CLUB, of blogging that is, so hi! I've bet ya missed me =)

Well, I decided to start a blog in order to track my progress for the ultimate goal of completing the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon on June 3 with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training Not only has this been a personal lifetime goal of mine, but the past few years have provided several "signs" for running it in 2007

1. My favorite Aunt was diagnose with breast cancer last year and had a dual mastectomy performed in the fall of 2006
2. Motivated by an adventurous friend, Linette Coste a/k/a Marathon Diva who ran and completed the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon with Team In Training.
3. Joined NYSC and turned 27, in the words of Kevin (Home Alone) "AHHHHHHHHHHH"

Back to the title of this post, Week 1, if can sum it up in one word-- FREEZING!

2/10 - First Training, meeting at Central Park Bethesda on 72nd street @ 8:30 a.m. (YES, on a SATURDAY MORNING when the temperature was at about 30 degrees YIKES!)
I ran 5.2 miles, sure doesn't sound like much but try doing it under such winterish conditions....

2/12 - First run in my "MARATHON MINDSET" ran the 5.2 loop in Central Park @ 7:30 PM -- EXHAUSTED!

2/13 - Easy day at NYSC on 52nd and Broadway, 45 minutes on the Elliptical machine....

2/17 - Second Saturday of training with the TEAM, one word: HILL HELL (Ok, two words ) ran the length of Central Park 6.0 miles even conquering the steep "Harlem Hills"

As you can see from the above, training for a marathon starts early and requires my commitment and your support.

Please help me advance the Society's mission by making a donation today. Every dollar makes a difference, and there is no donation too small (or too large ;)

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