Update 7/16/08

I'm about to finish my 4th week of training, and I'm still feeling really good.  My cardio is good, my legs are getting stronger, and my long runs really aren't as bad as I thought they might be.  Yesterday's run (5 miles) left me with a little pain after I tweaked my ankle, but things are better this morning (those of you who know me are aware of my ankle-breaking tendencies, so you're probably not surprised by this most recent episode).  Ice and rest can do wonders!

I knew going into this training that having a good attitude would be extremely important, and I'm finding that to be more and more true as the weeks go by.  I take it one step at a time, literally, and before I know it, the miles are behind me and I feel great.  Since starting training, I've lost about 10 pounds, which has helped me in many ways... I feel better, I look better, my clothes fit better (some are actually too big now), and my climbing has improved drastically!  

I've received several donations from folks already... thank you so much!  Most of the time, I'm able to determine who the donations are from, but sometimes it's difficult because I might not recognize an email address.  If I don't thank you personally for your generosity, please don't be offended... it's just that I don't know who you are.  That being said, thanks to all of you, in advance, for your support... it is not going unnoticed!

Tomorrow's a day off, and I will do 8 miles on Friday morning before work.  I'll post more in another couple of weeks... until then, donate all you can for our Wounded Warriors, and tell everyone you know to do the same!  Love to you all... -Suzy Q  :)