Kick-Off TNT

Yesterday was the kick-off for Team in Training (TNT). I won a trisports.com t-shirt, which I gave to Tyson (because he has actually completed a triathlon!). I figured it served him better. At the kick off I met Gabbi. Gabbi is one of our honored teammates for TNT she is ten years old and is a 6 year leukemia survivor. It was very nice to meet her. Daniela is our other honored teammate, but she is only 3 years old (she's in remission as of this past month). Two other teammates we race in memory of: A little girl named Alex and a boy named Carlos (Carlos Valencia is a local celebrity for his work in encouraging Hispanics to donate bone marrow). I wish I could have had the opportunity to meet both of those special people. That is why I continue to stay involved in the fight against cancer. We should be running in their honor and not there memory.

Tomorrow starts a series of clinics to prepare us for the marathon. We are going to Fleet Feet Sports to have our gait and feet tested so that we can be properly fitted for new running shoes. I'm looking forward to this because I know how important it is to keep my feet healthy (plus, what girl doesn't love an excuse for a new pair of shoes?) :)

Wednesday is the fundraising clinic. I'm looking forward to this because I'm interested in learning new ways to get the cause out there and start earning money for the run!

Our first official group training session is on Saturday, where we will start from the beginning (1-2 miles). I have been working on the pre-training of 30mins most days of the week. At this point for me that equals about 2 miles (intervals of running and walking). I imagine that I'm going to need to improve dramatically in order to complete the marathon.

New adventures

I have decided to revive the giantallen.com website! I think that Josh would be proud to know that even in his absence, we are all continuing the battle against cancer in his memory, and in memory/honor of so many others.

I will now use this page to update you all on the many steps that we take in the battle to find a cure for cancer.

We currently have two upcoming events:

The first you are all familiar with, Climb to Conquer Cancer with Team Giant!
If you would like to join our team, or make a donation, please visit our team page here.
Team Giant has raised over $23,000 to fight cancer through research, education, advocacy, and support.

The second is a big endeavor that Crystal (my sister) and I are taking on together are representatives of Team Giant: RUNNING A MARATHON!
On June 3^rd we are going to run (or maybe walk or crawl) 26.2 miles as a member of Team in Training (TNT)! The event is the Rock n’ Roll Marathon and takes place in beautiful San Diego, California. I ask for your support in this colossal undertaking.
We have each committed to raising $3,600 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I figure we can tackle cancer from a different angle :)

Please help us in our efforts! Any amount counts, and we appreciate it. Making a donation is easy, you can hand deliver or mail me a check written to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or donate online:
Click here to go to our donation page


We know that this is a lot to ask all of our friends and family at one time, but the cause is a worthy one. We are very excited about these upcoming adventures and thank you for your support.

Please check in often for updates on our progress.