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.
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I am so excited for you and Crystal!! I wish that I was in Tucson so I could train with you. I think that I might look into training up here and MAYBE, just MAYBE I can do the marathon with you guys or at least go to cheer Aunt Marisa on! Love, Emmy
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