Running as an Rx

Morning, all!

Hope you are doing well and feeling strong. Training for me is coming along pretty nicely - though I'm a little bummed at the ice on the roads and the darkening skies. I LOVE to run outside so transitioning more and more inside is going to take some determination! I know many of us are in the same boat. The key is to remember that all those good runner high feelings inside - the stress relief, the tightening of muscles, the euphoria on REALLY good days...it still happens in the gym; and the days that we DO get outside will be all that much better!

I've managed to survive my bout with poison oak - and my twisted ankle - and my knee is holding out well. I think that the run program CCFA puts together for us is really fantastic. We are so lucky to have the guidance.

I'm wondering how I will get in sufficient practice running in my Elvis costume before the race, but I'm sure that is on Coach Mel's training list somewhere down the line...how to run with bell bottoms!

Fundraising is so tough in these challenging economic times...but I continue to be devoted to the cure - and I know you are too. If everyone chips in just a little, we'll get this done. So as much as I want to feel discouraged about the trickling in of checks..I believe they'll come and together the National Team Challenge - and all the other teams, will once again be able to contribute an impressive some to this great cause!

So today this update is really to say - keep on keeping on! Let the running or walking that you are so diligently doing lift you up. After all, life is about the journey! To the extent possible, let's enjoy this journey together...it'll make Vegas EVEN better!

jd