I have decided to use Tuesdays for the next few months to provide updates on how things are going with my half-marathon training and fundraising for CCFA’s Team Challenge.
We are now just under 19 weeks from race day. Training hasn’t officially started and won’t until the end of next month. So for now, everything I am doing is just to get myself ready for the start of training. As I’ve said in previous posts, I’ve been using the elliptical and stationary bike at the gym. Overall, that has been going well. If nothing else, I am working on my endurance and getting my muscles ready for some actual running soon. I have been trying to do around 4 or so miles at the moment. I’m hoping to start the running back up as soon as I get this cast off (and can actually wear my cold-weather running gear again!).
I haven’t officially begun fundraising yet, but my Fundraising Page is active already! This season I’m working to raise $2500 for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis research. I am currently trying to figure out how I can secure some sponsorships for the funds rather than collecting private donations. If you know of any businesses who may be interested in sponsoring a great cause, please let me know! I’d be glad to speak with them about it.
Finally, I’ve begun working to recruit runners. I have called some previous participants and talking to them about joining us again. I’m hoping to recruit some others in this area, too. Since the main NC location is in Charlotte, that’s where everything has been based in the past, so I’m hoping to bring in some participants from the Triangle. I would really love to have a great group of people right here to run with every week and work together to bring in the funds. (Again, if you’d like to run a half-marathon for a great cause, send me a message!!!)
I think this is going to be a great season. I’m looking forward to working with the other mentors and meeting all of the participants. I love the feeling of continually working towards a goal that will not only benefit me by exercising, but will help those living every day with IBD.