Cycling has definitely given me a chance to rack up the miles faster. That being said, I think I need to curtail my personal donation before I have to create a charity for myself!
It's not to late to donate! See First Giving link to the right!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
137 miles, $68 in the jar for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Yesterday I completed the Run and Roll for the Dole Duathlon in Crystal Lake. The race included a 2 mile run, 12.4 mile bike ride and another 2 mile run. While the race itself supported the arts programs at Dole Mansion, my personal goal for the month is Juvenile Diabetes.
The first 2 mile run was invigorating since there was a nice autumn chill to the air, but my lungs aren't used to that yet! As I completed the run I was looking forward to sitting on my bike and "relaxing" for awhile. The biking was anything but relaxing. I was fortunate to have borrowed my brother's road bike and it was fast...almost too fast based on my inexperience. My biking over the last few years has been limited to a mountain bike or a stationary bike in spin class. I did great on the straightaways, but was scared out of my mind on turns. I was the only fool braking and many of the experienced cyclist probably were mocking "that girl" who had a fast bike she didn't know how to use! The best part of the ride was seeing Tom, Madelyn and Colin as I was coming to the end of the ride. Either way, I put up an impressive time on the bike portion and at the end was longing to be running again where I had more control...that was until I got off the bike and my legs felt like angel hair pasta.
I started the final leg and had to really take it easy because my heart rate was pretty elevated and I pretty much wanted to puke. I got my land legs back and felt pretty good especially after I took a sip of water and belched. Sounds crazy, but for any of you who have ever run and had that feeling...you know what I am talking about.
Luckily, 2 miles isn't a 10k or even a 5k, so it was over before I knew it and I spotted my family at the end and when all was said and done completed it in 1:10. I was shocked when Tom said I was the 6th female and even more surprised when I one my age division!
All in all, I completed another 16.4 miles towards my 150 mile goal for the month. I have already completed 137 overall.
The first 2 mile run was invigorating since there was a nice autumn chill to the air, but my lungs aren't used to that yet! As I completed the run I was looking forward to sitting on my bike and "relaxing" for awhile. The biking was anything but relaxing. I was fortunate to have borrowed my brother's road bike and it was fast...almost too fast based on my inexperience. My biking over the last few years has been limited to a mountain bike or a stationary bike in spin class. I did great on the straightaways, but was scared out of my mind on turns. I was the only fool braking and many of the experienced cyclist probably were mocking "that girl" who had a fast bike she didn't know how to use! The best part of the ride was seeing Tom, Madelyn and Colin as I was coming to the end of the ride. Either way, I put up an impressive time on the bike portion and at the end was longing to be running again where I had more control...that was until I got off the bike and my legs felt like angel hair pasta.
I started the final leg and had to really take it easy because my heart rate was pretty elevated and I pretty much wanted to puke. I got my land legs back and felt pretty good especially after I took a sip of water and belched. Sounds crazy, but for any of you who have ever run and had that feeling...you know what I am talking about.
Luckily, 2 miles isn't a 10k or even a 5k, so it was over before I knew it and I spotted my family at the end and when all was said and done completed it in 1:10. I was shocked when Tom said I was the 6th female and even more surprised when I one my age division!
All in all, I completed another 16.4 miles towards my 150 mile goal for the month. I have already completed 137 overall.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Introducing October's Goal!
This month I will be running to support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). This is a cause very close to my heart. For those of you who don't know, my husband Tom was diagnosed with Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes) when he was 9 years old and has been insulin dependent ever since. He now wears an insulin pump attached to his his body so he doesn't have to give himself 6 shots a day like he used to.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump - each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.4 billion to diabetes research, including $101 million in FY2009. In FY2009, JDRF funded research projects in 22 countries throughout the world, including more than 40 human clinical trials.(from JDRF.org)
I probablly won't be able to get out and run as much as I was able to for my last goal, but I will use my elliptical machine and biking to make up the miles. I will be participating in the Run and Roal Duathalon on Sunday, October 18, 2010. Goal 150 miles, $75.00. The rest is up to you!
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump - each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.4 billion to diabetes research, including $101 million in FY2009. In FY2009, JDRF funded research projects in 22 countries throughout the world, including more than 40 human clinical trials.(from JDRF.org)
I probablly won't be able to get out and run as much as I was able to for my last goal, but I will use my elliptical machine and biking to make up the miles. I will be participating in the Run and Roal Duathalon on Sunday, October 18, 2010. Goal 150 miles, $75.00. The rest is up to you!
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