Day 1- Why?

Why?

Last night I made a commitment to Team In Training to run the Nike Women's Marathon on October 17, 2010. Making this commitment was a no brainer for me for two reasons 1) It has been a goal of mine for years to try and run a half/full marathon 2) The list I quickly put together this morning of 30+ individuals and groups of people that have survived cancer, are living with cancer or have left this life because of cancer that have personally touched my life.

Last night during the informational meeting there was a speaker that was diagnosed with hodgkin's lymphoma at age 27. After 6 months of chemotherapy she decided to run a half marathon with Team In Training. At the end of talk she said "Chemotherapy is harder than any half/full marathon that you will train for or run!" I have decided that this will be my mantra as I am training. If she can train and complete a half marathon after 6 months of Chemo I can definitely complete a half/full marathon (I have 6 weeks to commit to either the half or full marathon I will let you know what I decide)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) offers hands-on training unlike any other program. I will get more help than with other charities, gyms, online training programs or sports clubs. They have established network of coaches, mentors and teammates, built by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society over the past 22 years.

I have committed to help raise a minimum of $2,500 my personal goal is to raise at least $5,000.

I put this blog together as an outlet for me to record my training triumphs and heartaches. It is also a way for my friends and family that are supporting me through this process to see my progress.

Thank you in advance for your love and support!!!!

xoxoxoxo
Ashley