Training...

So, the torture has begun! LOL!! Seriously, the first big team training was this past Saturday and I have to admit it was fab! Kellie and I was up VERY early, as in before 6 am, and off we were. The first day was a light and easy 2 miles but it felt great to get my blood going nice and early. The camaraderie we found is extremely contagious! We both really feel this experience is going to be a very fulfilling one!

After our quick jog, we were fed a breakfast of fruit and bagels... We had a two hour seminar on fitness and nutrition, which was a very informative deal. It was nice to know we are embarking on our fitness routine on the right foot. Needless to say, after the early work-out and educational experience, we spent a good part of the weekend learning more about things like appropriate running shoes, gear, clothes, etc... I guess, we now have a new hobby right??

So, fundraising... Well, I guess it's going well but I had hoped for a bit more consistancy. The amount of money that has come in thus far has been fantastic, but I need it to continue! The cause is so great and I'm still seeing it first hand.

Michelle isn't doing well at all. She is still in a coma and unfortunately, with each day, she seems to slip further away. Her last MRI has shown more negative damage, and her physical status seems to change for the worse. Mike, her fiance, and I had a series of discussions this weekend, and we both are torn up from seeing her suffer. The damage this horrible disease has done to her poor body has been unimaginable.

I guess between the endless encouragement I've found with the Team in Training program mixed with the images of the suffering of my best friend, I've realized now, more than ever the need for a cure for blood cancers! I know I've sounded like a broken record these days, but I haven't felt so passionate about something in such a long time. I know together there will be a cure and I know together this all will help other suffer less than what Michelle has had to suffer. I know this is what she would want! To make sure to help others!!!

Well, I guess this weekend has been a strange emotional journey... Please, please, please send everyone you know to the website!!! A cure cannot be possible without your help!!!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/mid/nikesf10/ajohnsotl9

~AJ