So I was cleared to run, no fractures (whewwwwwww, I have come to far to be held back!) Last Saturday was the biggest run we have done so far, TWENTY MILES!!

now I am no Flo-Jo or Serena Williams BUT I did it! We are in the taper-down mode now to not die before the actual marathon (ok I know there is a better term but not dying is pretty cool too ....right?) Keep the donations going, we are 60% to my personal goal. Remember this is for a GREAT CAUSE and it takes a village to keep the good karma going :)

A Little Sidewalk encouragement from Coach Val :)

I wish I had a picture of my face when my Pastor gave me a check for $500 on Easter Sunday for a donation towards "SEE CALI RUN"!!! Not only was this a blessing for my fundraising efforts, but my DJO Team and of course the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We have one more month before the race on June 5th in San Diego. I experienced a bit of a set back with a ankle sprain BUT I am hanging in there and will work through it. We still have a lot of work to do and a 20 mile training run coming up.... yes begin the prayers now.

HUGE THANKS for anyone who has donated, prayed, or passed on words of encouragement through this journey I have been on to raise awareness about Leukemia/Lymphoma. Every piece of what you do has helped me along the way.

I am truly grateful and blessed to know so many good people who understand the benefit of charity.

Keep spreading the word and remember the goal "BEAT CANCER" AND "FIND A CURE"!

Pic from our last April run, Coon Rapids Dam, Good Ol' April Showers surrounded us

AFTER OUR 14 MILE RUN AT GATEWAY TRAIL... I NEEDED TO REFUEL

CHOCOLATE MILK IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU :)

Yup me again,

I am still on this mission to raise money and awareness for Leukemia/Lymphoma and all types of blood cancers. The team training is going well but boy is it tough. What keeps me going is knowing there are others who care about Cancer research and our ultimate goal of finding a cure.

Saturdays run was 14 miles!!!! yeah who else just randomly woke up and decided to do that? Best part was the freezing cold ice bath afterwards...it hurt so good...sort of. June 5th is a little under two months away which still gives you time to donate to SEE CALI RUN. I have raised $1900 so far with the help of friends, family and the kindness of random strangers :)

Please use the link in this email to donate online quickly and securely plus learn more about my progress. You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/mn/rnr11/blewisj8gu

(or you may be reading this from my site)

Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Nearly 958,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. I am hoping that my participation in Team In Training will help bring them hope and support.

On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you very much for your support. I greatly appreciate your generosity.

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would forward this as many people as you can to encourage them to donate as well. Thanks again.

MY ICE BATH.... YES HOT TEA MADE IT A TAD BIT BETTER

My knees dang sure realize the changes I have made since Team In Training kickoff...but my calendar did not... How fast June is sneaking up on us. Am I nervous, YES! Do I feel like hugging the couch on nights I need to go run, YES! but I also know I am doing this for a great cause and the bigger picture deserves the sacrifice.

March 30th is recommitment day. What that means is anyone traveling to San Diego must have raised a certain amount of donations and recommit to continue with TNT.

So now is the time to donate if you have been waiting. We are at the halfway mark and I am looking forward to Race Day!

Let's keep the fundraising going as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society need our help.

Besides helping fund research and patient care you also get a reward. This time next year you can claim the deduction on your taxes. Charity is the gift that keeps on giving and we may all need someone to fight for us one day. Be there to help #BEATCANCER!

Thanks for your continued support. Feel free to leave comments and forward my fundraising page/info to anyone you know.

~Cali