In a little less than 6 months I will be in San Francisco trying to relax before I run my first half marathon. Yes I know that’s 21.1 kilometers in a very hilly city. The longest distance I have ever run at one time is 7 kilometers so this is a big challenge for me. It is for such a great cause and this will be motivation to train and get across the finish line (also there will be firemen in tuxedos!). As part of the Team in Training for The Leukemia &Lymphoma Society of Canada I will participate in the Nike Women’s Marathon, A Race to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on October 14, 2012.
It will be a long training schedule but nothing compared to what people must go through battling these diseases. By completing this run I will be contributing to this organization. I hope you come back to see my progress, what tips and training advice I have discovered and what new products I have uncovered during this journey.
I will be honest the fundraising scares me more than the running!
Stay tuned
Tracey
4 Responses to The Beginning – Training for My First Half Marathon
Wow good luck to you and that is amazing that you are fundraisig as well for such a great cause! Can’t wait to hear how it goes. I can barely run 3kl so I am very envious
That’s awesome! Good luck and enjoy!
Nice post, good luck in your first half marathon race event. Looking forward for more updates, thanks for sharing too.
Congratulations!! In 7 months I will be doing my first 1/2 Marathon in Disneyland! I am proud of you for running for a great cause! Keep up the good work, and I am excited to read more about your journey! and I will keep you posted with mine! xoxo