Every Saturday until November I’ll be running with Team in Training as I prepare to cry scream scratch punch crawl walk run across the finish line of the Amica half marathon November 28th. I want to dedicate Saturday runs to people affected by Leukemia/Lymphoma.
This is where you get to help me.
I want you to tell me your story.
Tell me whatever your heart desires about how Leukemia / Lymphoma has impacted your life. Share the story of your loved one or friend. I’m going to be telling you about my grammy soon. She gets a Saturday because she passed away of Leukemia in February of 2002. I’m going to share my grammy with you because you need to know why I’m running and why this is so important to me. I want to run for you too.
Share with me.
That’s a lot of Saturdays between now and November 28th. Fifteen to be exact. I’m starting this Saturday with a great story about my friend Ashley and her mom. She even sent me a picture. This Saturday will be for them.
I want you to have a Saturday too.
If you’re interested or know someone that may be interested, contact me directly at taraterpci (at) vzw (dot) blackberry (dot) net
Tara’s Team in Training Page
Hi Tara! This is my first time commenting here. I’m so glad you followed @shrinkingjeans on Twitter 🙂
I did my first 1/2 marathon in June with Team in Training and it was the most unbelievable experience of my life. It seriously brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. I ran in honor of my paw paw who’s CML relapsed a few weeks after my race. He’s fighting the good fight again, but with his age it’s so hard. The most amazing thing is he hasn’t let it slow him down, and his ‘not-gonna-give-up’ attitude is what got me through all those long Saturday runs. His name is James Ries, so if you want to think about him while you run, I would appreciate it!
I’m so sorry you lost your Grammy 🙁 But I know she’s proud of you for doing all that you’re doing – truly honoring her memory. Best of luck to you as you train! I can’t wait to follow you and hear all about your race day!
Gawd, now I’m going to be able to count on crying at least once every effing Saturday! In all seriousness, I look forward to hearing about your grammie and everyone else’s stories about their loved ones. Thanks for making this a part of your training process, T.
I’m all about the cryfest Val, you know that!