Sunday, January 31, 2010

January totals: 130.5 miles


Here I am the first week of January just back from an eight mile run.....my longest at that time. Today, I completed a 14 mile long run! I'm right on schedule!

$2726.20 almost half way to 6K

The donations are coming in! I have many people to thank:
Ursla Guthrie of Advance Elevator
Carol and Martin Souza of Laboratory Specialist
Bob McCallum of Pinnacle Piping
Rob Damian of The Broad Institute
Paul Chicarello of Palladian Security
Ronald Powers of Pasek
Thomas Comeau of Commodore Builders

With out their support, the Dana Farber could not be at the front of discovering better treatments to treat Cancer. Thank you.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Over $1,800. so far

Fundraising update.
Since Christmas it has been pretty slow with donations. I'm pleased to report that my fundraising letters went out to vendors and I'm hopeful that in a week or two this number should jump.

On the training front, I had a long run of 12 miles. I had a strong first 10 miles and then a combination of walk run for the last two. I really think not running enough last week set me back. I was the last one to make it back to the running store. I wasn't upset, I was thrilled to have good health to be able to run 12 miles all in one day and before a lot of people are even getting out of bed. It is not how fast I run, it is that I'm out there doing it......all of it. Putting my passion of running to help make advances in cancer treatments. A quick shout out to Maureen for dragging me out on Friday for 3 miles. It was great after a really busy work week to be out along the Charles. Thank you!

I have been accepted to the Jimmy Fund's in Memory Partner Program. I will run the Boston Marathon in memory of a Jimmy Fund patient. Once I contact the family, I'll be able to fill you in.

Thank you to the volunteers at yesterday's group run. It is challenging to watch the runners and work the pit stops along our route in cold weather. I am grateful for your support. There are many volunteer opportunities for the DFMC group. Please contact me if you would like to help.

There is beauty in movement! Click the link on the right to donate today.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

It is official.......

Dear Pamela:

Your entry for the 114th Boston Marathon has been received.

You will be notified of your acceptance by email and first class mail. When you are accepted, your name will be posted in the Boston Marathon section of the B.A.A. website, www.baa.org, under "Entrants."

Please contact the B.A.A. registration office at 508-435-6905 (or send an email to registration@baa.org) with any questions regarding your entry.

We look forward to your participation on race day!

Boston Athletic Association