The Shuffle

Add running to the list of things I'm not very good at. At least I'm starting to hate it a bit less then I did before. If I ever say: "I love running.", send help.

6 miles with the team last Saturday. It was actually pretty warm by comparison. I think I've found my pace. It's what my senior staff instructor in the police academy would have called the 'Airborne Shuffle.' He may have had in mind a whole bunch of soldiers running together in step. I have in mind a guy running with a parachute and 50 pounds of gear. I think I'm closer to the latter. My new running shoes are getting broken in. Slowly.

I'm continually amazed by your generosity. I'm more than half way to my goal. (Fundraising- not running- Sheesh! pay attention!!) I know that at this time of year, money can be very tight. I deeply appreciate your support.

7 miles on December 15th with the team. I'm sure I'll be DFL as usual but I don't care. If you don't know what DFL is, let's just say that the rest of the team is in front of me, ok? I'm cautiously optimistic- I haven't hurt myself and the mileage is coming along pretty well. Like they say though- It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings.

A big shout out to Princess Alyssa~ Thanks for the clue about the New Balance outlet. Great stuff cheap. I drove by it three times 'cuz there is no sign (At the Lawrence store.) but it was worth it!

The photo I'm adding is of Roger. When I did my first Team in Training event I wrote a short article about my century ride for the local newspaper where I work. A woman wrote to me. As it turns out, her family lived near me growing up. Her son Roger was diagnosed with leukemia in the 1960's when the chances of a cure was only about 20%. Roger did not survive. Had he survived, he and I would have been in the same high school class. Lindsey reminds me of how far we've come. Roger reminds me of how far we have yet to go. I think about Roger a lot when I run. Sometimes when I don't want to run, I think about Lindsey and Roger. Then I go run.

Until next time, if you think it's an earthquake, it's just me!