Update

It's been a long time since I've updated. (HI BRAD!)

This is my 4th week of rest, prescribed by the podiatrist, for my hairline stress fracture on my tibia. I'm supposed to crosstrain and for a while, I was doing well by commuting on my bike. The past two weeks, I've been *LAZY*. Terrible, I know. I thought I was going to swim and stay in shape, but I failed! haha

I saw the podiatrist today and he said that he has not healed yet. He advised that I stay off for another two weeks at least, bummer. I have to get a bone scan and then he'll put me through some bone stimulation treatment. I don't know if I want to go through with all of that though.

Looks as though Disneyland Half Marathon is out for sure but there is no way I'm missing Nike!

I actually miss running. I never ever thought I would. The only running I get now is running to catch the train. Maybe that's why the fracture won't heal? lol

P.S. I got these shoes in black..they are so amazing!!!!

Fundraising

I am so so so close to meeting my fundraising goal! I am about $230 away. I'll be receiving $175 for serving beer with TNT at the KCAL kegger and then the rest will be cake! I really was freaked out when I first heard about the fundraising requirement but I'm really glad I stuck to this challenge. It confirms my belief that if I really want to do it, I can do it.


THANK YOU to my family, my coworkers and my friends..and even the few strangers who donated for all your support. (even though none of them reads this)

YAY!

Week xx (???)

Good morning!
I had to come post right away this morning after my run because I feel really great! I decided to start training with the full marathoners (in hopes of doing Nike full instead of half). Today we did 8 miles and I was so happy when I finished! A little hilly but we got them over with in the first half of our workout. I ran at a slower and easier pace today so my injuries weren't aggravated at all and I didn't feel as dead as I usually do. I'm still in disbelief..but 8 miles - get it me! and get it everyone else with Team In Training!


A huge huge THANK YOU to my company, MATT Construction Corporation, for donating $500! MATT is such a great company to work for and as you can see, they are very supportive of their employees. I'm so grateful to be with this company, not even just because of the donation, but because it was the best career choice I have made. "Great Leaders Great Builders Great People".

Also, another huge huge THANK YOU to my mom and my sister! I sent them a letter expecting $20 or something and my cute little mother called me last night saying she and my sister raised a couple hundred for me! She's so cute!

Although it doesn't reflect it on my website, with my mom's recent donation, I have about $400-500 left to raise. Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. I really didn't think I could raise more than $100 and look where I'm at now. I haven't even finished mailing out my donation letters and implemented my fundraising events yet.

Oh! And another THANK YOU to Marc Cherlin, Senior Estimator at MATT Construction (I'm telling you..great company) for donating $100!! I received a surprise check in the mail from Marc, and with his and BofA's generosity, that will be a $200 donation!


I'm so excited, thank you everyone!!
*Can you tell how happy I am right now?

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT!!

Here is a special and grateful shout out to my only two readers ;D

Brad with Plas-Tal (for all your miscellaneous metals needs) and my little sis Nikka!!

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!

Week ???

What week are we on?
Anyway, this past Saturday (June 19) we did a 60 min session, which ended up to be 5.85 miles for a fellow runner and me. New pain: the ankle! Running is going to be the death of me, I think. But I have to finish through with my two upcoming half marathons and maybe I'll feel brave to do a full...x_x <--death on race course at mile 3 face

I received my orthotic devices today and they are supposed to help the strain in my foot as well as the pain in my ankle. I hope they work!

Yesterday, I biked 3.25 miles to the train station, rode the train, then biked 5.18 miles to the jobsite..on my new Specialized hybrid bike, yay! A fellow biker was kind enough to tell me I secured my bike backwards on the train, oops. He was also kind enough to show me how to get out of the train station without going through the tunnel with the hoards of people (including the Lakers fans going to the parade! Go Lakers!). It was awesome, I came home satisfyingly tired. I'll try to keep that up as long as possible, even when running after work with my coworker before biking to the train station (we'll see about that). I would like to apologize to all those sitting near me on the train..sweaty, stinky (? I don't know if I smell after a workout hahah???)

I need to be more consistent with my training..running is back on tomorrow!

Thank you to my sorority sister, COURTNEY, for donating! We're both doing similar charities and we have decided to trade donations. ;)

8:09 pm...9 minutes past my bedtime!!

4th week

Today was my 3rd training session. We ran (slash walked) in Rancho Cucamonga around Windrows Park. I didn't know this area existed and it's a shame because it's so beautiful!

Today was a bad day for my foot. It was hurting again during the run and then after I pulled off some skin (OUCH!) when I pulled off the tape. I'm back to gimp walking again. Hopefully I recover by tomorrow so I can get back into my training schedule.

A special thank you to my project manager, Drew, for his generous donation! His donation will be matched by my previous employer which is awesome!!

Special Thanks!

I would like to give a special THANK YOU to my wonderful cousin, Lisa, for graciously sending a donation!

Also, thank you to all of those at the main office who bought See's chocolates! Give a little, get a little :)