I have soooo many updates! This is what happens when I procrastinate on blogging.

DONATION REPORT

I am up to $1,939!!! That is 50% of my goal!

Pending: $1,250 in matching donations.

I had some beautiful and incredible donations in the month of August, it was a fantastic month!  Help me make September just as amazing by checking out my fundraisers below.

FUNDRAISERS

I have a few fundraisers in progress or coming up!

Hero Fundraiser

I now have 11 heros!  This weekend I plan on making bracelets that I can wear for each hero on my training runs.  If you would like to have me run a mile for one of your heroes, check out My Hero Fundraiser to learn more. My goal is to run for 39 people 🙂

TCBY Fundraiser

Where: TCBY Latham in Newton Plaza

When: Thursday, September 13, 2012
6-9 pm

What: Remember to bring in our flyer (see below) or mention that your purchase that night is going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and 20% of all proceeds go to the campaigns for myself and Wendy C!

80s Prom Night

To be announced! This will be a fantastic and fun event!

General Donations

General tax deductible donations can also be made to my Team in Training Official Fundraising Page

TRAINING

In August I ran  for over 14 hours covering 70+ miles and burning over 8,000 calories.  I missed logging a few speed work runs and drills. I participated in 6 hours of boot camp classes. My mileage was a little lower than I wanted but I tend to schedule 1-2 week breaks every 6-8 weeks to let my body recover some. Since I have some of my biggest runs in September, I opted to ease back some at the end of August.  September is shaping off to an excellent start! Below are a few photos from my runs in August.

UPCOMING EVENTS/RUNS

I am working hard and taking every mile of my training very seriously.  In addition, I am using my mission this year to use my legs for a good cause.  Three of the events listed below are for charitable organizations to make the life and health of other individuals better.  While I am not fundraising for those events, the proceeds of my registration fee benefit their causes.

Dunkin Fun Run  5k- September 9, 2012 (then running about 15-17 miles post race).

TCBY Fundraiser – 20% of proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training campaigns for myself and Wendy C.

Special Surgery 5k – September 15, 2012

Palio Half Marathon – September 16, 2012

Color Me Rad 5k – September 22, 2012

Mohawk Hudson River Marathon – October 7, 2012

Maddie’s Mark 5k – October 27, 2012

TCBY Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Sunrise at the park

Park Sunrise

Warrior Dash 2012

Early morning fog on the bike path

Sunset at the track