A Recap....And...Am I on Crack?

My interest in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) program began over a year ago. I thought I would test my physical limits by challenging my body to a century ride - 100 mile bike ride. Lake Tahoe seemed beautiful enough. I would try it there.

Suffice to say I damn near killed myself. But, like many things, you forget the pain and think about the rewards:

• I may have saved someone's life.


• I improved myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually.


• I rode 100 miles at a high elevation (compared to Buffalo, New York) and over hills. Many, many hills.

For more on my Lake Tahoe TNT adventure, please click here. This will direct you to my site which profiled my journey.

Onward!

That goal accomplished, I thought, why not try a marathon? That's what logical people do, isn't it? After they've abused their bodies with one activity, they wholeheartedly try another!

And here I am. At the juncture of signing the paperwork that will make it official - a marathon runner, a participant, a fundraiser, a crack-smoker. I don't know if I will make it - the running or the fundraising - but I am on board! I am committing myself to raising $2600 for Leukemia and Lymphoma research and education in my area.

I will further document my training and my progress here. Many of you will be referred to this blog because you received a postcard/letter from me begging for money - AGAIN! Others may stumble on it accidently. However you arrive you, thank you for getting this far. I appreciate all of your help on this journey. I will keep you abreast of my progress.

Wish me luck.

Oh, and if you have any spare change....