Then I was invited to a race by a Facebook friend and I signed up for a 5k. The Spring Fling in Plainfield this past Saturday. I had no expectations that I would finish near the top of women in my age class or anything but was happy with the results. I ran my fastest time so far at 29 minutes flat. I thought it was 29.10 as that was what the clock said, but apparently it took me 10 seconds to get over the start line at the beginning of the race! LOL! So, never having jogged that far before and certainly not in those circumstances, I was thrilled with my results.
I made new friends and had such a wonderful time even though the weather was cold, windy and wet! I now see how people get addicted to these things! I came home and signed up for my next race! My goal is to run a 15k this summer and then hopefully a half marathon in Chicago in August! We'll see if my knees can handle it!
So now, on to my next race! The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Indy next month. Cancer research is so important and doing anything to help raise awareness is so helpful! I honestly do not think I know anyone who has not been affected by this terrible disease. I am running for all those I know, or have known who have battled this disease. I've known some who've lost their battle: my cousin Adam, both of my grandfathers and a few friends. I know some who were successful in their fight and I know someone right now who is fighting hard against this disease.
I agree it's time that we Stand Up to Cancer and do all that we can to help! So, if you are reading this and can give even $1, that can help. Something is always better than nothing. Give for the loved ones in your life that have been affected!
You can make an easy, online and tax exempt donation here: http://race.komenindy.org/site/TRC/Race/General?pg=peditor&fr_id=1090&px=1885660
