Was that the sun?

Wow! What a great day for a 5 miler! The sun, that bright, beautiful, yellow ball of fire in the sky, was out today and it wasn't freezing cold. Hard to believe, but true.

Our training was small but mighty today. We started out with the mission moment from Blair, who was diagnosed in the early 1970's and taken to St. Jude for treatment, with little hope of survival. Her story resonated with me because Jennifer was diagnosed at the same time with the same chances. But Blair is a 35+ year survivor and Jennifer survived for over 25+ years before she passed away a few years ago. Now in 2010, if Blair or Jennifer walked into Massey, the chances of survival is over 90%. We've come so far in 30 odd years, it makes the fundraising less daunting. Well, no. I lie. The fundraising is still daunting, but it is more meaningful.

Our small but tiny team included my training bud, Art and one walker. None of the racehorse runners were there and probably for the one and only time EVER, we were the first ones out and the first ones back! :) While it was unfortunate that the rest of the team was not out for training, Art and I benefitted from individual coaching from the two coaches, Chuck and Walter. It was nice to have real time with the fast coaches! :) They both were cognizate of the times we needed to walk but they also pushed us to maintain a strong pace while running.

The 4 of us had a great 5 miles this morning. The time passed quickly and when we arrived back at the park, I was truly surprised at our pace. The day was warm and sunny, great conditions to finally be outside! And after training, I ran into a few other other former TEAM in Training participants so it was like a reunion run with TNT.

So the training run is over for this week and now its back to the business of fundraising for LLS. They always say to not be surprised by who gives and who doesn't. I have to admit, even though I shouldn't be, I am really surprised by the people who haven't.