Getting Closer...

I'm so excited!

I have word that I have some corporate sponsorships coming in! Now, this won't reach my goal in and of itself, but it sure helps!

I am actually a bit nervous right now... Reaching this goal is important for my marathon training, but it is most important for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We have all been directly or indirectly affected by cancer, and I believe it's safe to say that every human in our country runs the risk of developing it. I don't say this to sound negative as much as I say it to explain the importance of this cause. If any of us do have to battle this disease, I think it's very important that we have organizations like LLS well-funded and supported so that we can have the best possible medicinal and treatment advances.

If you are able, it would mean the world to me to receive your donation (large or small!) to this cause. I (obviously) get none of these proceeds, and are donated straight to Team In Training, which is owned and run by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Click on the link connected to my face above!

Please help me raise $1400 by March 15th!

Truckin' Right Along

I caved. I've been trying not to join a gym, as hard as I could. But after yet another weekend of freezing cold weather, I finally gave in.

I cannot tell you what cold weather does to my very soul. I become cranky Jessie. It's not pretty. Take a look:

Like I said. It ain't pretty. Anyways...

I joined a gym. Oh, the wonders of workout equipment variety, men taking up all the weight machines (what is UP with that?!), and the best part - cardio machines with tvs! THANK YOU, blessed inventor of that idea.

I went this past Sunday to get my long run in, as I couldn't do my usual Saturday run, thanks to an irritating cold and the fact that it was butt cold outside. While I ran, I watched the perfect chick flick take-me-away-from-everything-but-happy-thoughts movie - "Failure to Launch." It really and truly made the run feel more enjoyable. Now if only someone could invent a tv helmet you could wear outside while you run. That wouldn't make you run into cars. Ok, maybe that's a bad idea...

And though my run went well, my knees are not feeling too hot. I think my joints are taking a beating with the long runs, so if you're reading this and have any suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated!

And as I leave, just thought I would, once again, direct you to my donation page. I know that this is an extremely trying time for so many Americans, and now, with so many unbelievable natural disasters happening to our fellow brothers and sisters, it is hard to know where to help. I understand this, as I am in the same boat, so I do understand if you cannot find the resources to donate to this cause. However, if you can, it would mean the world to me to receive your financial gift. It goes directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I'm getting nothing for this at all, except some sore legs and a stronger heart. :)

They really do great work. And they have helped a lot of sick people find healing and gain their life back. Women, children, men, all kinds, have been helped, thanks to their medicine and research advances. Please help them stay afloat and keep doing what they're doing.

Love,

Jessie

:)