I will be toeing my 2nd New York Marathon this Sunday.
Ed, Thanks for your plan to keep me company this weekend.
My children…This Bubbie ( Grand Ma), at 55, still can do hard things. Many Bubbies don’t run Marathons.
Friends, and acquaintances in my life, The New York Marathon is special. I will try my hardest to cross the finish line.
The reason … I love to run is that it makes me feel good about myself, it’s my passion and it keeps me healthy. My gift.
My goal is to finish strong. Smile and enjoy the day Finish under 7 hours I am well-rested, well-fueled, and well-hydrated. Now it’s all mental strength to get me through the marathon.
Thank You to all those who donated to Team for Kids.
Thank you to all who read my running stories on my Facebook or blog.
I am officially in taper mode. The long runs were not pretty but done. This proud back-of-the-pack runner expects to finish in around 7 hours.
. The marathon is a bit less than three weeks away. I have been pushing hard to get those final long runs in. October 1 …..20 miles October 8 ….14 miles October 15….. 22 miles I am tired. I need a good nap. It is time to heal my muscles and get ready for the big day. Lots of rest and cutting back on the running
Tomorrow is the eve of Rosh Hashana. Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Rosh Hashana resolution? Want to be more charitable this year? Why not start with a donation to Team for Kids.
Don’t celebrate Rosh Hashana, you can still help.
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On Tuesday, I did my 20-mile training run! My body is ready to go the distance. The New York Marathon will be here in a month!
I am very thankful that my body was able to complete the run. I was very anxious and worried about it because I was dealing with migraines and ragweed allergies days before the run. I took a week off from running and strength training to prepare for the twenty-mile big one.
I was so happy I could do it! It went well.
In the previous months, April, May, June, July, August, and September, I have been strength training via barbell classes, swimming, and slowly building up my running distance, which added to my success.
After my run, I decided to take my four dogs out in our backyard to play ball. They love it. I did not have to move my legs to throw a ball.
I spent the evening watching TV.
Team for Kids is a team of adult runners who raise funds for critical services provided by New York Road Runners Youth Programs. These programs combat childhood obesity and empower youth development via running and character-building programs in low-income schools and community centers throughout New York City.
I have seen personally how terrific Team for Kids is.
My story…… Quick summary
I was never good at academics as a child. My difficulty with academics pushed me towards athletics, and I started running.. Once I started running, I found I had a lot more confidence and this allowed me to develop into my own. Furthermore, running taught me that hard work pays off. Research shows that physical activity has a positive impact on learning.
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