I did my long run this morning. 4.2 miles. I didn't time it, but it felt good. Only 13 days until my 5K. I haven't posted that I'm running for a cause. My childhood friend, Bethann, became suddenly ill in March. I'm copying text from the sponsorship package:
On March 9, 2006, Bethann was tragically stricken with Transverse Myletis, a neurologic syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Transverse Myletis is uncommon but not rare. Her symptoms developed rapidly over several hours, leaving her paralyzed from her neck down. After several weeks in ICU, she slowly regained her ability to breathe on her own. To continue her recovery, she was moved to Healthsouth in Harmarville [PA]. Through time, dedicated therapists, sheer will and God's grace, she has also regained some feeling in her arms as well as limited mobility. "Crash" is able to operate a motorized wheelchair through the use of a specialized joystick. In August, Bethann finally returned home where she continues her recovery. Though progress is slow, her doctors remain hopeful.
There's a fundraising walk in Pittsburgh on September 23 to help purchase a van equipped with a wheelchair lift. I am unable to travel to Pittsburgh that day, but I will run on September 17 to help raise funds for Bethann.
This is my first 5K and I run very slowly. I hope to finish between 40 and 60 minutes, but I won't really know what to expect until I actually run the race. I'm asking that those interested sponsor me for every minute I finish under an hour. Straight donations are also appreciated. If you know me and know how to get in touch with me, I will have the sponsorship sheet with me at all times between now and September 17.
Buckle up, we're changing subjects quickly here.
This afternoon I hiked the Appalachian Trail. No, not the whole thing. I entered near my house and hiked to this view:
Then I continued hiking down to Canopus Lake:
Then I hiked back home.
Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Temperature today: high of 73, but it is a very cool day
Number of (idiots) people seen swimming in Canopus Lake: 5, but they were all kids.
Their parents were wearing sweats and sitting close together for warmth.
Number of deer seen from the Appalachian Trail: 0
Number of deer seen standing next to my car when I got back to the road: 3
Number of bars on my cell phone at my house: 1
Number of bars on my cell phone on the AT: 5 (what's with that?)
I had to call hubby and let him know that all was well but that I was running late
Number of minutes it took me to cook dinner when I returned: 0
dh had dinner ready when I got home!
Well, that was my labor on Labor Day. I hope everyone had a wonderful day as well.
2 comments:
I forget what we said for the 16th. Are we going to get together? If you can't, I'll leave a donation at the shop for you. Call.
Thanks for the kind comments on my blog.
sounds like a fun time!!! was that first spot on the AT the one we went to? looks familiar.
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