On Tuesday I posted about reaching my first initial goal of receiving 75% of my fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society. I moved the bar up again and aimed to reached 90% so I can wear my new running singlet, and the goal was met within a matter of minutes of posting. On Wednesday morning, I woke up…
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On The Trails: One More Step
A day after having a not-so-great trail run I had tears for another reason – I reached 90% of my fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society which meant I get to wear my new running singlet! And then on Wednesday morning, I reached 100% of my goal and unlike Monday’s tears, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s tears were…
Chicago Marathon: Reaching A Goal
Back in June, I received my first official shirt from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive it! I had no idea I was getting it! I mean, I knew I would be getting a shirt at some point but I didn’t know when. It was the first time…
heading to the windy city
Every runner has their share of milestones: first 5K, half marathon, marathon, blister, black toenail, injury, maybe even an ultra. When I signed up for my first marathon back in 2000, I had only done a few small short distance races and nothing time shattering. I hadn’t even completed a half marathon yet! At the…