Back On The Trail!

I know you all are waiting anxiously to know how last week's hike went so here it goes! I apologize in advance for not having pictures. I will try to remedy that situation for following hikes.

THE GOOD

So -- I have been sick so last weekend's hike was the first one I've been on in two weeks. It was a 6 mile hike that started at a conservation area about 5 miles from my house. I joked that I could have just walked there and gotten my exercise! But for those of you that know the Owings Mills -- Randallstown area, you know that is taking your life into your own hands :-P

At any rate, our mentors Arden and Kathy took us there as good way to get back into the swing. Both me and my fellow hiker and friend Leslie, were just getting back to healthy after having respiratory illnesses. So they took it easy on us :-) Thanks ladies!

Aside from it being fairly close to home, the Soliders' Delight Conservation area has the added benefit of being trail reading friendly to those of us that can get lost easily! It's basically a big loop with some elevation, but not much. It also has a deserted mine shaft and a few historic buildings and locations there. I actually did drink a lot of water on the hike, but I think it was good because it helped me to stay hydrated after the illness.

Since then, I've been able to get back into training during the week. I'm doing yoga, pilates, and walking either the route I've mapped out at home or the treadmill -- I'm increasing elevation to try to get some elevation training in. Trust me, I need it!!!

THE NOT SO GOOD

The fundraising is going, but not as well as I had hoped. Although I am having a lot of fun hiking and training, the true focus is to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This organization has a lofty goal -- to cure blood cancers by 2015 -- and I know that they can make it if we all pull together to support them. Please take the time to go out to my website and contribute today: http://pages.teamintraining.org/md/Yosemit110/WinForOthers. Then forward the website to anyone else that you think will want to contribute.

Next week I will also be posting the flyers for an event in May, the Young Debs production of 'The Lion King', where I will be working the concession stands to get a portion of the concession stand proceeds. So stay tuned!!

YES I'M STILL ALIVE AND KICKING!!

Hey everyone! I am so sorry that I haven’t been blogging lately. Life has been quite full lately. Since my last post I have had a sinus infection, have been on antibiotics, and been unable to train. On top of that my dad was ill with pneumonia. So our whole family has been down and out of commission through Easter. But the tide has turned!! Last Friday I felt well enough to start exercising again. I’ve been working out and trying to regain my stamina and breath. It will be slow going, but I will get back to my fighting form!
So what else have I been doing besides coughing up a lung and medicating? I’ve been doing some candy sales from my desk at work and working on a fundraising event or two to assist me with my fundraising goals. Watch your email and my blog for details. In addition, I have made the stand and RECOMMITTED to the TNT event for June! My cheering section is coming with me so it will be a great long weekend. I am looking forward to the event in June! That also means that I will be redoubling my fundraising efforts!! My hope is that you, my friends, family and acquaintances will also RECOMMIT to helping the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to fund research that will eventually lead to a cure for blood related cancers for ALL!