Week 9

So far training has been difficult to stay motivated... must keep going! 45 minute mid week runs are tough on my own. I got up early on Wednesday morning (i.e. 5am and did my 45 minutes before 6 am and then went to work! Now that's dedication! Tonight (Thursday) headed out for another 45 minutes... hope is all goes well. I have been loving the freedom of peace during my runs... maybe I'll come to some new conclusions about life tonight. We shall see...

Week 7 - 8

Week 7 I was on vacation and kept up my running with every other day 30 minute runs, but no long ones... so what did that mean when I returned to the group for my long runs?? I'm BEHIND! oh no! Week 8's run was great though... I ran my all time record of 9 miles and felt GREAT! I couldn't believe it... and to boot... I was chatting the entire time with my teammates Jack and Tammy!! SO MUCH FUN! I'm so honored to among this amazing group of people! Can't wait to see what' Week 9 brings me! Nothing but strength I hope! GO TEAM!

Week 6 Updates from Dubai... yes... Dubai!!

So, since I'll be on a plane to Dubai for the next 2 days, I've decided to do my week 6, 7 mile run on Saturday.. we'll see how that goes. Then off to the Middle East where I shall be doing my midweek runs on the sands of Dubai.

Week 5 Updates: Yes... you read that correctly... I'm already on week 5!!!!!

Today I ran 6 miles! Yes.. I said it... 6 miles... and I hurt the entire way through... shin splints in my Right leg are really getting to me!! Must buy a brace and listen to the coaches... ice that baby down!! Lesson learned... it works!! Ice is amazing! Thanks Coach Chris! Feeling better this afternoon.... and totally amp'd up for the mid-week runs. Thanks to my friend, Casey, who also came out to give support today and run with me!! I love having the support to keep me going! :-) Mid-week runs have been going well!! Ready to get up to that 7 mile run this coming weekend.

Week 4 Updates:

This past sunday I officially ran 5 miles and it felt amazing! I actually said that I could keep going! PROGRESS!!! YAY!!! So far my midweek runs have been a little struggle... I have shin splints in my R shin! What's up with that??!?!? Ahhh memories of track from high school.... fun times! Been doing some extra stretching exercises c/o Coach Chris and I think so far it's helping. We'll see how the week progresses... this Sunday is the big 6 mile run!! Wish me luck and donate some money... your $$'s keep me motivated!! :-)

Week 3 Updates:

I'm excited to report that so far week 3 has been great!! I'm finding myself going for a 30 minute run every other day with great ease! I'm actually looking forward to the 30 minutes of TIME TO MYSELF!! :-) Today will be another midweek run (Thursday) with some fellow teammates... then to a social event to keep meeting new people and exploring why everyone is on this amazing journey together (did you pick up on my "The Bachlor" terminology/reference??). Can't wait to see how my Sunday run goes... it's a big 5 miles!! :-) GET EXCITED AND PUMPED FOR THE UPDATES!! I know I am!! Oh... and pics of me to follow..............

WEEK 2 Updates:

So, week 2 was a little more of a struggle than week 1.... keeping the motivation is very difficult. Knowing that I have many supporters has definitely made me stronger! I actually found myself running and thinking about how my patients can't just stop their disease as easily as I can stop running... so how DARE I just stop?? That's kept me going...knowing that I have choice and those with blood cancers do not! So... I keep on keeping on... and sure enough... I was able to successfully complete my 4.2 mile run yesterday with great success!! :-) It's only the beginning... and I can't wait to see my progress over the next 15 weeks!!

GO TEAM!!!

WEEK 1 Updates:

Yesterday marked the completion of Week 1 of training for my marathon. Got timed (hated that part), but found out I run a respectable 10 minute mile. Not to shabby!! Keep in mind, I'm NOT a runner! I have to say I've met some VERY amazing people, have heard touching stories from Honored Members of our team, and have come to realize that each and every one of us out there running has someone they love who was affected by blood cancers. I'm overwhelmingly motivated and can't wait to see what I can do!! :-) GO TEAM!!

Welcome to JENNIFER GIANNINI'S Team In Training home page.

As you know, I work in hematology and stem cell transplant as a Nurse Practitioner at City of Hope Medical Center. I give much of my time every day to helping in the cure of blood disorders. I've decided to take my own initiative and start fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through participation in a motivational event!

You too can help! Please Read on....

I'm training to participate in the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on June 5th as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training with the West Side LA TEAM. I never thought in a million years that I'd actually be able to complete a marathon -- so with your support I hope to acheive just that... COMPLETE A MARATHON!!

I am setting out on this mission with an amazing group of people. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers including my father AND my patients that I help every day at City of Hope Medical Center. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission.

I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!

Even the smallest donation will go a long way!

Thanks again for all your support! Please feel free to share my link with friends and family!!

With Love, Thanks and Appreciation,

Jennifer