We did it! We raised nearly $3775 in just over 2 months, and in this past Sunday I joined over 20,000 participants to complete the interesting SF course!!! It was SO fun, and inspirational, I really would recommend it to anyone that is even slightly interested. The power that comes from women and men from all across America and even Canada was incredible. In times like these, as cheesy as it may sound, I gained so much ground from the diverse background of people coming together for one cause. There was absolutely no point on the course where I was alone for a second. Fast or less fast, there were runners, walkers, cheerers and organizers that were ready for everything.
I will post more details later, as I am still tired 2 days after! But I wanted to extend my thank you and gratitude once again for helping me complete this journey! Thank you, it was a success!! : )
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
18 more days!

SF RUN 9/20 run...
So on September 20th, I woke up bright and early and met my carpool at 6am in Danville to arrive at Sport's Basement by the Presidio. It was freezing cold this early, but once we got running, the weather really helped my running as compared to before. We met up with a few other TNT teams around the Bay Area, but there were like 500 people running that morning from vario

I ran the first half with Cindi (on the right in the pic) and Erin and it went by smoothly. We went to fisherman's wharf and back. Then on to the hill and down where the end of the golden gate was. We touched the end, as all runners did, and headed back to finish. It was super awesome seeing Derek already waiting for me at the waterstop finish on another Saturday morning. : )
Health and cause update...
On to other updates...I actually caught a cold the last couple of weeks and have not been feeling up to par. (Hence the late updates) The cold also triggered my new immune system to develop zoster, which is like shingles. I'm sure I got chicken pox when I was a kid, but I don't remember it. Now, let's just say I totally get what happens. It was a rough week not being able to run, even at our weekend run last Sat, with a Honoree BBQ after. But I have taken meds and is actually tremendously tremendously grateful that it is not GVHD. Graft Versus Host Disease is a complication common to bone marrow patients post transplants that can

Having to have dealt with the zoster this week puts into perspective for me that anything can happen at any moment. There are so many cancer patients still waiting to recover to get out of the hospital. My prayers are with them and that's why my TNT Team, TEAM OZ! is continuing to run and fundraise everyday for the cause.
UPCOMING EVENT...
Okay so speaking of fundraising, I am SO estatic that I have reached my "minimum" with generous supporters. The deadline is today, but donations are still welcomed onward because we all know there is no deadline to fight cancer and support people fighting for their lives. In fact, next Saturday on October 11th, Derek and his friends were impressive enough to organize an event for LLS. TNT members are welcome to come for free, but help us spread the word and bring friends!!
The first part is an Art and Fashion sort of gallery from 8-10pm.


Friday, September 19, 2008
Getting Ready For the Big Day...sort of.
So last Saturday we ran at the beautiful vineyards area in Livermore and either the scenery was distracting or more likely, I had a running partner, nichole, that made the 8 miles seem a lot better. It may have also helped that I went back to my old old running shoes that I am used to. (My new $95 asics were just giving me pain and no momentum. I got a new pair today that I think will totally work though, hooray!).
If you know a friend that's with TNT in the bay area, chances are there's a reason why they refused to go out with you tonite. There's 3 teams that will join together and run a "preview course" of the Nike's marathon tomorrow and depending on the pace, members start as early as 7:00AM. For us east bay folks, we have to leave here at 6:00AM. Well, they shouldn't be out at least..haha. I hope I can get some early rest tonite as well.
From one mile to ten, here I come!!!
If you know a friend that's with TNT in the bay area, chances are there's a reason why they refused to go out with you tonite. There's 3 teams that will join together and run a "preview course" of the Nike's marathon tomorrow and depending on the pace, members start as early as 7:00AM. For us east bay folks, we have to leave here at 6:00AM. Well, they shouldn't be out at least..haha. I hope I can get some early rest tonite as well.
From one mile to ten, here I come!!!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
I feel so blessed!
I just want to say a very deep thank you for everyone that is supporting me through this, whether it'd be a kind word of encouragement or a donation. I am just taking a break from my work right now and is thinking of the progress we all made in such a short time, even though it's not over. It is such a warm feeling to know that there are people like you who can believe in the good and trust me that we are all helping others which will greatly benefit from this in the future.
09.05.08 A few pics of my team and friends, and my boyfriend Derek helping out at the "7.something" mile day. The Nike plus said 9.5 miles! There's no way I could have done this alone.



"The question should be, is it worth trying to do, not can it be done."
- Allard Lowenstein, twentieth-century American diplomat
Friday, September 5, 2008
Slow but Steady
What a great weekend and I hope everyone's been enjoying this hot weather. For myself, I have discovered that labor day is definitely my favorite holiday! A little off topic, but I couldn't believe I was lucky enough to go jetskiing and tubing this weekend! (Tubing is when you sit on a really big lifesaver, hold on the handles, and let the boat take you away. I didn't know anything about it prior. But let's just say I got a great whole body massage from the water and speed..)
Anyway, for runners and joggers, this weather can make it really really hard, especially for those longer distances. This week I've again ran near campus. I ran the whole lake ~4.5 miles, in ~50 minutes on Tues. I knew everyone on my team in the east bay was doing rigorous hills training though and I really wished I could be there. I did, however figure out that the marin team meets on Wednesdays for track workouts and that would work for me! So we will see what happens next week. This wed I was super tired, I wish I could have done more, but it was just one of those really bad days. I just have to brush it off and take some time to refocus.
Tomorrow morning Derek will help our team do the water stops bright and early at 7:30am. He's coming in from the SF side just to support! But I have to run 7 miles and it's exciting and always a little nervous at the same time. Some of my team members are up to 10 miles! As we always say, GO TEAM!!! EAST BAY ROCKS!
As for fundraising, I am so grateful for all those that have already contributed to my page. Donors can really make a difference sometimes in my motivation to run. There are days when we would much rather take a nap at home, but as our team would say, NO WIMPS. So thinking of our main cause and all those who have so generously shown their support in cancer research and programs, we know it's an honor and duty to get out there. I was really scared at first about fundraising, but now I'm halfway past my goal. Although the Oct 2 fundraising deadline is coming right around the corner, it will be truly exciting to see how far we can go!
*for anyone that wrote checks, it will still take some time to post. Thank you!
Anyway, for runners and joggers, this weather can make it really really hard, especially for those longer distances. This week I've again ran near campus. I ran the whole lake ~4.5 miles, in ~50 minutes on Tues. I knew everyone on my team in the east bay was doing rigorous hills training though and I really wished I could be there. I did, however figure out that the marin team meets on Wednesdays for track workouts and that would work for me! So we will see what happens next week. This wed I was super tired, I wish I could have done more, but it was just one of those really bad days. I just have to brush it off and take some time to refocus.
Tomorrow morning Derek will help our team do the water stops bright and early at 7:30am. He's coming in from the SF side just to support! But I have to run 7 miles and it's exciting and always a little nervous at the same time. Some of my team members are up to 10 miles! As we always say, GO TEAM!!! EAST BAY ROCKS!
As for fundraising, I am so grateful for all those that have already contributed to my page. Donors can really make a difference sometimes in my motivation to run. There are days when we would much rather take a nap at home, but as our team would say, NO WIMPS. So thinking of our main cause and all those who have so generously shown their support in cancer research and programs, we know it's an honor and duty to get out there. I was really scared at first about fundraising, but now I'm halfway past my goal. Although the Oct 2 fundraising deadline is coming right around the corner, it will be truly exciting to see how far we can go!
*for anyone that wrote checks, it will still take some time to post. Thank you!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
6 miles. check!
Our team did 6 and 8 miles this morning. I did 6 and it was hard, but it's done. My time was around 1:27. It was also very nice to see a good turn out on a 3 day weekend. We all headed over for breakfast at Rising Loafer in Danville after. Will add more later!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Schedule and Strength update
Hello! Happy Friday and long weekend. Waaahooo!
Ok, so I must update about my schedule. I am sorry and feel like I an missing out a lot on the wonderful weekly practices at Walnut Creek/Oak Hill. Unfortunately this will probably be a continuous thing because I have night classes in San Francisco on those dates. (Since I have specific classes to complete, those class times were not available on other days.) BUT, that is not to say that I haven't been running!
I am lucky enough to found some running buddies in SF and we have done 2 runs so far this week. On Tuesday we ran nearly 4 miles, and may I remind you I am only doing the half marathon run/walk. :) hehe. On Wednesday I didn't do the cross training and was quite bummed, but I do need more ideas in that area. Biking works, but sometimes I don't have the bike in SF. Anyway, and then Thursday came along with the heat. I heard 20 people showed up in WC even with the 100 degree weather. You guys are superstars! The best I could do was 30 min at Lake Merced with a bunch of walking. I think my body is really telling me I need to strectch a lot more. That, or it's not used to this consistent training schedule as compared to my prior....none.
I have met so many wonderful friends on this team and I already feel like I missed you from the weekday practices. But PLEASE know that I am there in spirit, shouting GO TEAM! I am super excited today because I get to see Lynsey and Kim for our pedicures! Ah..the sweet life, until 8am tomorrow.
Love,
J
Ok, so I must update about my schedule. I am sorry and feel like I an missing out a lot on the wonderful weekly practices at Walnut Creek/Oak Hill. Unfortunately this will probably be a continuous thing because I have night classes in San Francisco on those dates. (Since I have specific classes to complete, those class times were not available on other days.) BUT, that is not to say that I haven't been running!
I am lucky enough to found some running buddies in SF and we have done 2 runs so far this week. On Tuesday we ran nearly 4 miles, and may I remind you I am only doing the half marathon run/walk. :) hehe. On Wednesday I didn't do the cross training and was quite bummed, but I do need more ideas in that area. Biking works, but sometimes I don't have the bike in SF. Anyway, and then Thursday came along with the heat. I heard 20 people showed up in WC even with the 100 degree weather. You guys are superstars! The best I could do was 30 min at Lake Merced with a bunch of walking. I think my body is really telling me I need to strectch a lot more. That, or it's not used to this consistent training schedule as compared to my prior....none.
I have met so many wonderful friends on this team and I already feel like I missed you from the weekday practices. But PLEASE know that I am there in spirit, shouting GO TEAM! I am super excited today because I get to see Lynsey and Kim for our pedicures! Ah..the sweet life, until 8am tomorrow.
Love,
J
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)