Would you believe I have no idea who this person is? Absolutely no clue. This is what I do know. I keep my promises. Or, I try to. Really. This is Heather. I don’t know a lot about her. But, I think I know the best thing about her: she’s doing that Hike for Discovery I talked about oh so long ago. I don’t think I need to point out that I never did it. Running 13.1 miles and doing a “doozie” on my knee scared me bad enough I’ve been glued to my recliner for the last year and a half. But. But, but, Heather found my blog about the desire to do something good and she called me out on it. So, I donated. Heather, I have no clue who you are but I applaud you and your cause. Good good good luck. If you find this and read it, hike for my grandmothers, Bessie and Irene. Both cancer victims, their absence is my everlasting ache.
If anyone else wants to help Heather, please go here. Do it! Every little bit counts. Really.
Here’s the deal: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has been circling my soul for some time now. Everything is coming together in one perfect storm. One crazy desire to run again, to race again, to train again with TNT. Could I? It’s all adding up. Seeing their faces in Florida, finding courage in an amazing friend, subtle support from family. It’s all building to something bigger. Could I be getting closer to something bigger than myself? Could I? Should I?
~*LunaSea*~ 
all I have to say is….don’t kill yourself.
but do what you need to. 🙂
Hey! That comment is reserved for people showering! 😉 JK
On a serious note, I have run twice this week & feel awesome! There is hope for me yet!
you’ve run? twice? that is awesome!!! how do you feel?
Awesome – only 2 miles each time, but both runs were within 33 hours. Knee feels fine! 🙂
that’s so cool!!! keep thngs at that kind of distance for awhile and see how thigns go. you might want to set a limit for yourself. maybe three runs a week no more than three miles each. and then don’t go over that PERIOD! unlike some people that have to set minimums, you’re the kind of person that will likely catch that running bug again and try to push forward too far too fast. give your knee time to adjust. we’ve got plenty of time until rock n’ roll in 2010 🙂
oh, and get this. sierra has decided that she will be doing the 5k next year. i’m breeding another little runner!
I hear ya. 2.4 the first time, 2.55 the second time – same 31 timeframe (31 min). How are YOU feeling? Find yourself a copy of Use the Force by Blair. Awesome song!
ps~ go sierra! maybe I should come down to cheer her on..haha!
i haven’t run yet though i’m really feeling the need to try. i’m torn between trying a sort one next week or going to the doctor before i even dare. nothing specifically hurts but i’m still feeling less than 100 percent almost everywhere on the right hand side. i’ll check out that song and i’m burning you my playlist tomorrow.
Bec ~ regardless of how you feel please go see a doc (preferably a cute one). If I hadn’t gone I wouldn’t have known about the hairline fractures in my foot, nor the hypothermia. I took better care of myself knowing it was more than just a silly knee problem!
ps~ I am super psyched about the playlist and I’ll tell you “my plan” elsewhere…
done. appointment on thursday. and his picture isn’t half bad … though i promise i went based on his notable expertise and not just his eys 🙂 i’ll let you know what he ahs to say.