I was in Arkansas last week, and had a chance to visit one of my honored teammates, Miss Billie. She has three more chemo treatments to go, and the doctors say her cancer is gone! So so great!
Also, I'M AN AUNT AGAIN! My newest (of 3) nephews, John Austin, was born yesterday. Looks like his big brother, too too cute!
Now to my running. I was in Arkansas last week, and it was TOO HOT to run! I tried to do 5 miles last week, only got 3 in before I thought I'd pass out. I swear, the SUN is hotter down South (it is closer to the equator and all). My Gatorade got hotter in 3 miles, than it does running 14 miles in DC! Then I missed the second run, because I hung out with my family... and it was 100 degrees! Oh yeah, by the way, I got a new fuel belt (because the one I have is way too small). Here is a pic of it, I got the pink one...
Anyway, when I was in Arkansas, I got to hang out with my nephew Noah. Such a cutie! He was saying my name... MandEEE! Caught a cold and stomach thing from him, so I missed out on the big run last Saturday (16 miler, SO mad I missed it). However, you can't be too mad about getting sick from a 1 year old. I wasn't about to not let him give me sugar, or feed me olives (which I normally hate), or share my strawberries with him. So it was definitely worth getting sick over.
I ran last night, 5 miles, and I could DEFINITELY feel the little break I took. It was harder on my lungs, so it is really noticeable now how much better my asthma has gotten since I've started running. It was also harder on my legs, but I can say that my calves didn't cramp up like they have been. And I kept to my usual pace, even though I walked more than usual. It helped that the weather has gotten better, the high is now in the 80's.
So, that's my update. Also, just to let you know, I now raised $2,570.00. I have $1.230.00 to go! If you can think of anyone that might like to donate, please forward my information to them. It would be greatly appreciated!
Have a blessed day,
Mandi
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