Reading through my past posts, one thing I noticed was how scared I have been about this upcoming adventure. I've been scared about completing it. I've been worried about my fitness level and at times I have questioned why I am doing this.
This past week all those fears have dissipated. I've truly reached a state of zen. I'm so excited to do this race and I know that there is nothing else that will prepare me to finish. I've worked out as hard as I can. I've done a good job fundraising. I've met amazing people.
I'm at peace with this whole adventure. I've had a great run (pun completely intended) and I am ready to see the finish line. I am ready to do the impossible and "Dream the impossible Dream". I am ready to conquer the hills. I'm ready for the sweat, the blood, and the tears (ok maybe not the blood). I'm ready to proudly wear my Dana-Farber bib and I'm excited to proudly wear number 22004 (more on that later).
I am ready for the 112th Boston Marathon.
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Track Marcy as she takes on training for her second Boston Marathon, fund raises for Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, and tries to make sense of her life-all while having a sense of humor.
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Why am I doing this?
This probably should have been my first posting. I am running the Boston Marathon as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. The team is a group of over 500 who have come together for one cause: to create a world without cancer. You apply to run with the DFMC team and if chosen you raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
I may be crazy for taking on this endeavor, but this is something I must do. I am running this year in honor of my grandmother and in memory of my father. My grandmother was diagnosed with stomach and esophageal cancer in 2001. I am happy to report she has been cancer free for five years. She is an amazing woman and I am humbled and honored to run for her this year.
My father lost his 30 year battle with cancer in February 2007. He had so much hope throughout his illness. He was such a positive and caring man. He was an amazing father and friend to me that I now feel lost without him. This is the only way that I knew I could honor both of them. Please help support me in any way you can.
I may be crazy for taking on this endeavor, but this is something I must do. I am running this year in honor of my grandmother and in memory of my father. My grandmother was diagnosed with stomach and esophageal cancer in 2001. I am happy to report she has been cancer free for five years. She is an amazing woman and I am humbled and honored to run for her this year.
My father lost his 30 year battle with cancer in February 2007. He had so much hope throughout his illness. He was such a positive and caring man. He was an amazing father and friend to me that I now feel lost without him. This is the only way that I knew I could honor both of them. Please help support me in any way you can.
2 comments:
You go girl!! You're going to KILL IT on Marathon Monday :)
i'm so glad you got to this place mentally! you're right...there's nothing more you can do at this point and one way or another...it will happen! you will run in the boston marathon and you will do great! and i can't wait to watch!!
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