2011 NYC Half Marathon - American Cancer Society

On March 20, 2010, I completed my first half marathon. I trained throughout the winter, through the cold and snow and ice. This year, I plan to do the same thing all over again.

I've talked a lot about wanting to run a second half marathon and I'm finally feeling healthy enough to do so. This time; however, I am doing things a little differently. For one, I didn't want to run this race, one I have already participated in, without purpose. For that reason, I have teamed up with a great group of people to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Every Saturday, the group meets for the long training runs. It's nice to have people to run with! Definitely a huge change for me considering I usually prefer to run solo.

So many people are affected by this terrible disease. I always wonder what I can do to help someone who is diagnosed with cancer. My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago; she is now well and in remission. My former employer has been battling cancer for well over a year now, and I can see how it affects their family, their business, and their everyday lives. Neither of them deserved this - no one does. So maybe, with the help of me and the efforts of my teammates, we can help to make the lives of those diagnosed and their family members just a little bit easier.

My fundraising page can be found here. All the support, any amount, helps - it helps the American Cancer Society, those battling this awful disease, and their families. Your support will also help me run farther and harder - one mile at a time.