THANK YOU!!
Believe it or not, I'm writing to announce to you that I've reached the end of my training. This time next week, I'll be in Austin, Texas preparing for my first triathlon. I want to thank EVERYONE who's helped with my fundraising project. Your donations and words of encouragement were really helpful, especially during those moments when I considered packing it in and dropping out.
I'm still amazed at how quickly time flew by. Five and a half months ago, I couldn't make the 3.35 miles around Prospect Park without begging (in my head) that we stop for some water or beer or juice. Today, I still need to slow it down from time to time, but the pauses are few and far between. Last week, I completed a 1-mile swim for the second time in 6 weeks. THAT was a major accomplishment, probably my biggest when you consider I went into this barely knowing how to swim.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention to you that my final fundraising deadline is JUNE 10th. You guys donated an amazing $2,600 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. That's $2,600 towards finding a cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myloma. As a team, we were able to raise close to $130,000.00. If there's anyone out there who hasn't had a chance to donate , or knows someone who may be willing to make a donation, there's still time to help out.
Again, thank you for your donations and uplifting words. Thank you for sitting through these blogs and taking a few minutes of your day to read them. I've already got my eye on two more races over the summer, so my triathlon experience won't stop after Texas. See you in Prospect Park on a weekend morning-my second home!!
Lamar Hughes
Last Edited on: 05/16/2009
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