Well, it is almost time to head out to DC!!! I am feeling a little anxious and am trying to keep the nerves in check. I was feeling extremely confident until a couple weeks ago when I rolled the darn ankle again. Now, it is a little more nerve racking since I have not been running. We will see on Sunday but I think I will be fine. Like I have said before, if I have to walk it so be it. I will finish this race!!!!!!!!

Thank you all for the support and for those of you that think you have missed the opportunity to show your support for me and/or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, don't fret. You can still donate. Help Bootsie (my nickname from my lovely brother in law!) out!! Donate now!

I will keep you posted on Sunday! It looks to be a great day!

As i sit here today, I am so apprciative of the support I have received from friends, colleagues and strangers a like! There are only 11 days to race day and, even with my foot in a boot at the moment, I am confident I will cross that finish line. Your support has made the journey, though difficult at times, so worth it. Thank you again and I will try to make you all proud.

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30 days from now, at this time, I will be half way through my race. It is hard to believe it is that close. I am able to get back to full training this weekend so I am excited about that. I will be in Florida with the sis and my son so I will be dragging them out on the Pinellas Trail to bike and run. Should be fun!

I am still shy of my goal of $2600, so please donate what you can, if you can. It is a great cause, it is tax deductible and it is to help ME reach a goal!! Thanks again for all the support.

Well my goal of making it through training without an injury was apparently a very lofty goal for me! It happened again. Saturday, while out for a long run (6.8 mi to be exact) I rolled my foot in the first quarter mile. I stopped, evaluated the situation, and decided continuing my run was a good idea. I did have the best run so far. Legs feeling good and my breathing was awesome. However, when I stopped and got in the car to go home...well let's just say my foot decided to let me know that continuing to run was probably not the best idea.

Good news is they say it isnt broken so it is Ice and rest for a few days and then right back at it. I will not quit. It isn't going to happen. So keep posted and keep cheering me on! I need all the support I can get.