So I guess now I am blogging. I've never done it before, and was never quite sure I wanted to, but this journey I am about to begin requires, no, deserves, documentation. I will attempt to travel 13.1 miles by foot, a "feet" greater than any I have attempted to date. I am excited and scared, and know that we can do it. I say "we" because Kenny will be with be along the journey and I couldn't imagine doing this without him. I also say "we" because I have signed up to complete this half marathon with Team in Training, an endurance charity sports training program which raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
I am running for a host of reasons: to prove to myself that I can, to meet new people (we all know I love making friends), but most importantly, to prevent this disease that took a member of our Camp Oneka family so quickly.
I got my first email from my mentor Therese today, and she shared her blog about her experience with TNT. It immediately calmed my fears about running so far, and made me feel like I was not alone. I am now part of a team; a team full of athletes (and non-athletes), a team full of friends, and a team full of HOPE!
With Kenny the Kenyan by my side, Team in Training on my singlet, and Casey in my heart, I will begin this journey. It may take us past May 3, and the finish line in Long Branch, but my biggest hope, is that it takes those fighting the disease to the next event!
