July 23 - Slow Morning

Despite the 10 minute debate I had with myself, I did manage to roll out of bed, and hit the street. It rained last night and with several new houses under construction, I had to run around and through all the mud in the roads this morning. I was slow today and spent most of the time walking instead of running. Real runners always talk about being addicted to it and the need every day to knock down a few miles; I hope the addiction kicks in soon, because so far, I still dread this everyday. I did get in my 2 miles in 33:39 minutes. I cleared the 40 mile mark today!!!!

On an equally important note, fundraising is going quite slow. I have sent out over 100 letters and emails now, and lots of people have replied. I need some people to actually donate too. My little thermometer looks so pitiful. Please help us battle blood cancer by pitching in a few bucks.

Last tidbit for this morning. Our local Columbiana boy, Scott Armstrong, started his week of radiation on Monday. He will get 2 radiation treatments per day for 4 days and then get 4 days of chemo after that. On July 30, he will receive the stem cells from the donor cord. His doctors are optimistic because the cord cells are a good match and there an abundant number of cells for the transplant. Please continue to pray for Scott and his family. You can track his progress at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/donaldscottarmstrong.


Cumulative miles since the start of training: 41.85 miles