Wow, I can't believe I ran 6 miles 2 weeks ago. The farthest I had ever ran, before starting Team in Training, was 3 miles. Now, already a month into training, I am at 6.
I have only 20.2 more miles to train for...Time is ticking, and so is my heart!
It all began in April, when I got a flyer in the mail to attend the Team in Training info meeting at Nike. I thought to myself "Am I crazy?" And the answer was "Yes, and I am going to do this for a great cause!" Plus I also thought that it would be a good way to get myself in shape, and meet new people!
I am running this race in memory of two special people, Angel Bowman, and Judy Dees. They both will be near and dear to my heart this entire training period and on race day! They bring me inspriation!
So, my first run was on May 17th, and it was 3 miles. I met my mentor, Shawna, and decided to make her my running buddy for the first run. She was awesome, and encouraged me pretty much the whole way. I finished the 3 miles, and felt awesome! I have to think it was the spin classes I have been going to the last 8 months that has built my endurance.
Each week I have increased my mileage, and the week I ran 6 I managed to experience a pain in my foot I had not experienced before. I already have been working with a chiropractor and massage therepist to tackle the pain, and so last week I ran 5 miles, instead of the 7 to not over-do it!
I am excited for my adventures to come, and d-day, October 5th, 2008!
If you would like to donate, here is the link to do so. And if you have someone you would like to add to my list of honorees or run in memory of, I will add to my shirt.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/or/portland08/kshowalter
Stay tuned for updates...
~Kelley
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Kelley, You are such an inspiration to all that know you. I'm so very proud of you and all of your accomplishments......Way to go...Love Mom
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