Dawn's RockNRoll Marathon

A Cure For Leukemia!

  • I'm training to participate in the San Antonio Rock N Roll Marathon (my first!!) as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training program.
  • I am completing this event in honor of my husband's uncle who is currently battling Leukemia.
  • LLS's mission is to fund research to find a cure, while also providing free financial and emotional support programs to those affected by blood cancers.
  • OUR VISION: In 2015, the majority of patients with blood cancer are either cured or able to manage their condition with good quality of life. In some cases, diseases may be prevented.
  • With your help, we can make this goal a reality!
  • DID YOU KNOW? During the past 4 years, cancer research funding has fallen by greater than 10% in real dollars, forcing reductions in research grants and critical studies and trials. If LLS is to meet the goal for 2015, we need your support more than ever!
  • Please check back often for pictures and updates of my training.
  • Thank you for your support!


UPDATES:

  • GREAT news - Wayne's uncle (Jerry) has come out of his coma, is talking, and will be able to undergo chemo treatments!
  • Unfortunately, Jerry has had a small setback. Apparently a previous chemo treatment damaged his organs, including his heart, and they are putting the chemo treatments on hold for now. Not sure what next steps are. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
  • Jerry has been able to start chemo treatments again...please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks.


TRAINING UPDATES:

  • Well, I'm half way through my first training week, and so far I've had to endure nothing more painful than a coach whose "inspiring" speech actually bored me to tears (only that first time, coach!!)...but the upside is I have a few teammates who share my sense of humor, so we made it through. I'll try to get a picture of me actually running...but I'm so fast it's going to be difficult to do (HA!). Thanks to all who are supporting me in so many ways.
  • Today's (5/31) 5 mile training run exhausted me...I'm hoping it was just an off day. I just kept reminding myself to be grateful to be able to run, even if I was trailing the pack. Dead last. :-)
  • After 2 weekends of 6 mile runs I'm no longer at the back of the pack, I'm in the middle! And no, the fact that many of "the pack" are actually walkers doesn't bother me a bit! :-) (The picture is me after the 6 mile run - and I'm still smiling! It's amazing they managed to get a picture of me, considering how fast I run....lol)
  • As of 6/28 we are up to 8 mile runs, and 7/5 will be a 10 miler! Very hard to believe that this time last year I couldn't run one mile without stopping.
  • Today I ran my first 10-miler. If you want to check it out, here's the link to my Nike+ page that shows the run. The big dip in the middle is where I forgot to pause the workout while stopping at a water station. :-) Dawn's 10-Miler
  • This weekend (7/20) is our 25K, El Scorcho. I'm actually looking forward to it, so that's a good indicator of how badly the heat is affecting my judgment.
  • El Scorcho lived up to its name...but I got the finisher's medal. That's all that counts.
  • We're a little over half way through the training season. Here is where the real test of my determination begins. It's getting hard...but I'm too stubborn to quit. :-)
  • THANKS to all of you who helped me SURPASS my goal!! I am so grateful and blessed!
  • I'm working through a minor back injury right now, but hope to get back on track with my training soon!
  • Hurricane Ike disrupted my training for two weeks, so I'm a little worried that I won't be properly trained for the marathon. We have an 18 mile run this Saturday (9/27) that ought to give me a better idea of where I'm at. Cross your fingers. :)
  • Well, I finished 18 miles, but injured my hip in the process. It's ok, though. I'm resting it and the coaches say I'll still be ready for the big day!
  • Unfortunately, the heel pain I've been having since the 18-miler is Plantar Fasciitis. I've decided I need to drop from the full marathon to the half marathon. I've been told I can't run again until it heals so I'm just not going to be ready for the full marathon. I'd rather wait longer to do a marathon than risk permanent injury. The good thing is the YMCA has a heated pool and weight belts, so I can continue running (in water) and stay fit without aggravating the injury.
  • Well, this Sunday is the big day! I'm feeling well and I'm ready for the challenge of running a half-marathon. Thank you to everyone who made this such a blessing to me.
  • I DID IT!! I finished the half-marathon in 3:14:34! :-)

Dawn Yates

Last Edited on: 11/20/2008

22 comments

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    "Go girl!!!"
     

    Celeste Trevino

    Tue Apr 29 08:16:48 EDT 2008

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    "Best of luck. I am cheering for you and know you will do well."
     

    Samuel Gonzalez

    Tue Apr 29 08:20:30 EDT 2008

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    "I'm sure you'll do well in your very first marathon!"
     

    Chanta Son

    Tue Apr 29 09:18:22 EDT 2008

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    "Thanks for inviting me to participate - writing a check is easy - you're doing the hard part - congratulations on choosing such a worthwhile (and ambitious) mission"
     

    Jane Gregory

    Wed Apr 30 07:50:47 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck!"
     

    Titi Olutola

    Wed Apr 30 08:44:17 EDT 2008

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    "I'm cheering for you! "
     

    Michelle Lee

    Fri May 02 09:52:03 EDT 2008

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    "I wish you success in this unselfish effort to bring cheer to others. Good Luck !!!"
     

    Mohita Garg

    Fri May 02 09:57:14 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck Dawn!!!!"
     

    Alex Avalos

    Fri May 02 10:08:24 EDT 2008

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    "You?re effort will bring hope and smiles to many. Best of Luck !"
     

    Vipul Nathwani

    Fri May 02 10:29:01 EDT 2008

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    "Keep up the good work and your efforts for LLS! Together we all can help in finding a cure for cancer! Keep on rockin' towards your first marathon!! :) "
     

    Anonymous

    Sat May 03 10:44:03 EDT 2008

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    "Hope they find a cure for your family member."
     

    Shabnam Gupta

    Mon May 05 09:36:07 EDT 2008

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    "Good Luck!!"
     

    Swapna Kothapally

    Mon May 05 12:43:05 EDT 2008

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    "Great idea to run a marathon and raise money for a good cause at the same time!"
     

    Thomas Miller

    Tue May 06 09:07:25 EDT 2008

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    "You are accomplishing something very special for yourself and for all of those who have placed their hope for a cure in your hands. Good luck and most of all, thank you. "
     

    Jacob Rougeau

    Fri May 09 11:33:12 EDT 2008

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    "Good luck"
     

    Thomas Gibbs

    Tue May 13 11:05:34 EDT 2008

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    "Best wishes on your first marathon!"
     

    Tina Le

    Tue May 13 12:16:15 EDT 2008

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    "Run Dawn! Run!"
     

    Sagita Suwandi

    Mon May 19 09:51:20 EDT 2008

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    "Dawn - I ran a marathon back in 1991 and it still is the physical accomplishment I am most proud of. Just remember to rest at least one or two days a week. Good luck to you and please send us a report after you complete your race!"
     

    Shawn Mehaffey

    Mon May 19 02:32:54 EDT 2008

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    "Dawn - thank you for all you are doing to find a cure for blood cancer. As a cancer survivor myself, all affected by cancer are so grateful for your dedication and efforts in this worthy cause. I wish you the best in the marathon and may God bless."
     

    Dale Meek

    Fri May 23 04:35:31 EDT 2008

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    "I'm so proud of you 1) for running, and 2) for running for a cause. It'll be one of the most memorable things you ever do. I ran the marathon in 1997 and it's a highlight in my life. "
     

    Shauna Wallace

    Fri May 23 07:11:50 EDT 2008

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    "RUN Dawn RUUUNNNN!!! :) ... Keep going, you can DO IT! You've done a great job already. Love You!"
     

    Kelly Cantu

    Wed May 28 11:52:26 EDT 2008

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    "Keep up all that you do, you are a wonderful person."
     

    Jasmin Gautreau

    Mon Jul 21 09:15:32 EDT 2008

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $3,485.00 | Goal: $3,000.00
 
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My Thanks To

Chevron Humankind Program... $1000.00
Chevron Humankind $300.00
Jeanna Wendt $100.00
Kelly Cantu $100.00
Shauna Wallace $100.00
Shawn Mehaffey $100.00
Jacob Rougeau $100.00
Dale Meek $75.00
Pamela Smith $50.00
Thomas Gibbs $50.00
John Haigerty $50.00
Matthew Johnson $50.00
Alex Avalos $50.00
Sabrina Le $50.00
Patrick Riely $50.00
Robert Magee $50.00
Chanta Son $50.00
Kiet Tran $50.00
Samuel Gonzalez $50.00
Anonymous $50.00
Chevron Humankind $25.00
Jasmin Gautreau $25.00
Lori Liotta $25.00
Wadea Asous $25.00
Dale Meek $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Sagita Suwandi $25.00
Tina Le $25.00
Thomas Miller $25.00
Roderick Lee $25.00
Swapna Kothapally $25.00
Shabnam Gupta $25.00
Anonymous $25.00
Vipul Nathwani $25.00
Mohita Garg $25.00
Michelle Lee $25.00
Titi Olutola $25.00
Jane Gregory $25.00
Shankar Velappan $25.00
Celeste Trevino $25.00
Sandra Acaldo $10.00
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Jamie Lloyd