Yesterday was my first 7 mile run. I've added miles a little fast lately and I'm feeling it today. I'm sore; nothing a little stretching won't fix. Even though it was a long, it felt really great.
I went out a little too fast and was worried by mile 3. I was huffing and puffing and generally ready to quit. But, one of my team-mates caught up to me and we began talking, before I knew it, we were passing mile 5 and going for 7. At mile 4, my body changed like someone through a switch. Suddenly, my legs stopped hurting, my breathing slowed down and I felt great. When I got home, I looked at my heart-rate profile (I love my Garmin 305) and could see my heart rate drop and fall into a slower rhythm right at 4 miles, even though my pace didn't change a bit. Is this "the Wall" that everyone talks about?
Anyway, it feels really good to run that far. I'm no longer embarrassed when meeting other runners. I feel like I can hang.
On another note, I got a great donation from someone close that put me a little closer to my fund-raising goal. This week, I'm sending out letters and emails to really begin raising money for this worthy cause. Thanks everyone for the support!
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Help Matt Raise Money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, while he trains to run the Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.
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MAKE ME RUN!
If you know me, you can imagine what I look like running. Now close your eyes and imagine me running 13.1 miles, in front of 20,000 people. Can you possibly let the opportunity for that scene pass by?
Why am I doing it? I'm glad you asked. I have been running to get back in shape for a while. A friend of mine, at work, told me that I should check out Team In Training. So, I took her advice and attended an information meeting along with Carolyn (my Wife). Half way through the meeting, we knew that we had to help out. Blood cancer is a horrible disease, but it is not a death sentence. Everyday, people are coming closer to a cure, but they need help. Meanwhile, there are many people fighting the disease personally, they also need help. I decided to help them, because I can. It's as simple as that.
In order to make my run with Team In Training, I need to raise $3,100. 75% of that money ($2325) will go directly toward research for a cure and patient support services to help the people who are suffering from Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Hodgkin's Disease. But, I would like to raise a LOT MORE. So please consider DONATING to this worthy cause.
In order to make my run with Team In Training, I need to raise $3,100. 75% of that money ($2325) will go directly toward research for a cure and patient support services to help the people who are suffering from Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Hodgkin's Disease. But, I would like to raise a LOT MORE. So please consider DONATING to this worthy cause.
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