Alex and I have been training hard the last few weeks. I am really proud of Alex and his efforts to learn a new sport. I think this could be the one for him. I guess time will tell. He has done very well in our practices and he has really started to push himself. [...]
Friday evening was the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. This was Team WOBO’s first time at the event, but Craig and I’s four time at Relay. Although our team that night was just Craig, Lauren, myself and the kids — we had a great time!! This was my first year to wear the purple [...]
I was finally able to train start to finish in all 3 sports and it felt pretty good. The hip pain is still there but dwindling quickly. The power of doing these events for more than just you is really impressive. You see I think I needed to start exercising and training for more than [...]
Yesterday I lost a good friend to esophagus cancer. He led a great battle and was beating it but lost in the end. His will to fight was very inspirational. I had a co-worker, but gained a good friend. I had a good friend and gained a spiritual brother. I had someone who could make me laugh [...]
…on Hospital Hill!!!
Saturday was the Hospital Hill Run. Craig was registered to do the half marathon, but the lingering hip issues made him switch to the 5K. Fine by me, having Craig join Alex and I for the 5K was great!!
Went to packet pick-up the night before. Wonderful goodie bags….nice dry-fit race shirts, socks, nylon bag [...]
Well I haven’t posted in a bit so it’s time to catch up on what been going on.Â
Two weeks ago I had my first Swim-Bike-Run…ok it was actually a walk. I managed to squeeze into the wetsuit and finish off a 1\4 or so miles out at the lake in Lakewood in Lee’s Summit. The water was [...]
Relay For Life is fast approaching. There is plenty of room on our team if anyone would like to join us. Here’s the link to join – http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09PL?team_id=389025&pg=team&fr_id=17251
Here’s a re-post of why Craig and I relay (it’s worth repeating)…..
Cancer Does Not Stop at Nighttime
Relay For Life starts at dusk and ends the next morning. The [...]
Hospital Hill is just 5 short days away!! I’m ready….I think. I hope Alex is ready. And I’m wondering what Craig’s decision is going to be….5K with us…10K or the Half.
This week I’m also going to start training for my next half marathon attempt. The KC Marathon. Which means I’ll need to include hills on [...]
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