A LOT HAPPENS IN 10 MONTHS
by Beverly @ Beverly's Adventures in IronlandCancer is horrible. It is particularly horrible when it strikes those we love. Since starting this journey in October, my friend Al died of leukemia in April. Last month my friend Paola was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy yesterday. Then this month, my director and mentor for over 16 years, Joan, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I am dedicating my race to all of them. It is unbelievably hard coming to work each day and not seeing Joan. It definitely feels different than her simply being away on vacation.
Everyone has been touched by cancer through family or friends. We often feel helpless as we watch our loved ones suffer through this illness. I am so happy that by training & competing in this Ironman, I am making a difference for people dealing with cancer. It makes me feel like I am doing something to help.
Training & work have left me little time for anything the last two months. Hopefully I'll be able to do some back dated posts before I leave for Canada. Until then, here is a brief synopsis of what's happened the last two months:
I've cycled more than I ever thought possible. My bike odometer is over 3,500 miles now. (this bike is only 1.5 years old so you can imagine just what that means!! Running has never been my strong point but I can go out and run 10 miles without worrying about building up. That's crazy!I've had the biggest blood blister of my life on my foot, twice! You don't even want to know what it looks like right now.
I'm starting to get a little nervous. It's all suddenly real. I am going to Canada next week. I am going to compete in an Ironman. Me. Yikes!!!
Everyone has been touched by cancer through family or friends. We often feel helpless as we watch our loved ones suffer through this illness. I am so happy that by training & competing in this Ironman, I am making a difference for people dealing with cancer. It makes me feel like I am doing something to help.
Training & work have left me little time for anything the last two months. Hopefully I'll be able to do some back dated posts before I leave for Canada. Until then, here is a brief synopsis of what's happened the last two months:
I've cycled more than I ever thought possible. My bike odometer is over 3,500 miles now. (this bike is only 1.5 years old so you can imagine just what that means!! Running has never been my strong point but I can go out and run 10 miles without worrying about building up. That's crazy!I've had the biggest blood blister of my life on my foot, twice! You don't even want to know what it looks like right now.
I'm starting to get a little nervous. It's all suddenly real. I am going to Canada next week. I am going to compete in an Ironman. Me. Yikes!!!
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A LOT HAPPENS IN 10 MONTHS
by GoBevGo @ Beverly's Adventures in Ironland 2.0
Cancer is horrible. It is particularly horrible when it strikes those we love. Since starting this journey in October, my friend Al died of leukemia in April. Last month my friend Paola was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy yesterday. Then this month, my director and mentor for over 16 years, Joan, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I am dedicating my race to all of them. It is unbelievably hard coming to work each day and not seeing Joan. It definitely feels different than her simply being away on vacation.
Everyone has been touched by cancer through family or friends. We often feel helpless as we watch our loved ones suffer through this illness. I am so happy that by training & competing in this Ironman, I am making a difference for people dealing with cancer. It makes me feel like I am doing something to help.
Training & work have left me little time for anything the last two months. Hopefully I'll be able to do some back dated posts before I leave for Canada. Until then, here is a brief synopsis of what's happened the last two months:
I've cycled more than I ever thought possible. My bike odometer is over 3,500 miles now. (this bike is only 1.5 years old so you can imagine just what that means!! Running has never been my strong point but I can go out and run 10 miles without worrying about building up. That's crazy!I've had the biggest blood blister of my life on my foot, twice! You don't even want to know what it looks like right now.
I'm starting to get a little nervous. It's all suddenly real. I am going to Canada next week. I am going to compete in an Ironman. Me. Yikes!!!
Everyone has been touched by cancer through family or friends. We often feel helpless as we watch our loved ones suffer through this illness. I am so happy that by training & competing in this Ironman, I am making a difference for people dealing with cancer. It makes me feel like I am doing something to help.
Training & work have left me little time for anything the last two months. Hopefully I'll be able to do some back dated posts before I leave for Canada. Until then, here is a brief synopsis of what's happened the last two months:
I've cycled more than I ever thought possible. My bike odometer is over 3,500 miles now. (this bike is only 1.5 years old so you can imagine just what that means!! Running has never been my strong point but I can go out and run 10 miles without worrying about building up. That's crazy!I've had the biggest blood blister of my life on my foot, twice! You don't even want to know what it looks like right now.
I'm starting to get a little nervous. It's all suddenly real. I am going to Canada next week. I am going to compete in an Ironman. Me. Yikes!!!