One week from RIGHT now....

It will be finished! This long, crazy, frustrating, exhilarating, learning, emotional and rewarding journey will be done. One week from right now, my legs will just be starting to tighten up and walking will begin to be a challenge. One week from right now, I will be with friends and family re-fueling with Bud Light and burgers! One week from right now, Lorraine will move on to her next project.

It's going to be a long, anxious week. Early weather reports are calling for a perfect morning for a run next Sunday. It will be hard not to overdo it this week. Annette already banned me from spinning on Wednesday. I am not sure how I'll keep it all in for 7 more days. Please send lots of love, prayers and positive thoughts this week.

Today, I went back to where it all began. 3 years ago, I completed the 10k Rotary Run for Wellness in Hinsdale. 3 years ago, it was the longest I had ever run, by 1.2 miles. 3 years ago, I prepared the night before like I will this Saturday. Big carb dinner, quiet night with family, early to bed. 3 years ago that first hill looked like a mountain. 3 years ago, I ran with Jon Aguilar. I was inspired to run this race again today when I learned that Jon was back on the road after some serious back issues. Jon and his buddy Derek ran today and Jon graciously told me to run on when the race started. He knew I needed a good run to take me to next week and a good run I had. Posted a personal best on the 10k and it felt great. Forgot how hilly this race was. Seemed it was a lot of uphill and not much downhill. Know that's not possible as we start and finish at the same place. Good last workout before the long, flat Chicago course.



The BEST thing about this race today was the Haley came to watch. This race is actually 5 races...a 10 step walk, a 3k run, a 5k run, a 5k walk and a 10k run. When we first arrived, Haley asked if I would run the 3k with her next year. I said absolutely. After the run, she said that maybe she'd like to do a 3k in the spring, a 5k in the summer and maybe try to do the 10k with me next year! Good plan to achieve a great goal! I look forward to taking the journey with her!

On the fund raising front, we are at $6191.20. Well above goal, but not done yet! Haley and her Girlfriend are selling raffle tickets this week and I've got a few more people to beg. Team LUNGevity is close to $32k, goal of $35k is in sight. I look forward to the possibility of meeting my team mates next week.

Off to enjoy this rainy Sunday on the couch watching football and probably catching a cat nap or 3! Thanks for the love and support.
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