Run Fatboy Run...

I just saw the movie this evening. It opened today and I thought it was a great movie. Here is a link to an overview of the movie. Such a good underdog movie.....I hope yall enjoy it. Go out and see it!

http://www.fandango.com/run,fatboy,run_108156/movieoverview

Getting the Cobwebs out...

Well, since last Friday I am back to running now, and it has not been easy. I didn’t think taking two weeks off from running for the surgery and recovery would have affected me (OK, so I am a little overconfident), but I have definitely struggled on my runs. My left IT band has been bothering me, so I got one of those straps that is supposed to stabilize the tendon while running. It was definitely a good purchase, and has eased that pain. As for everything else, I have just been generally sore all over. I am not very good at taking days off form working out, and this past Sunday, I ran 5 miles, biked 21 miles, and then played two sets of tennis. That day, I DEFINITELY overdid it. It is hard to not be able to jump back in where you left off and feel as strong and capable as before. As my trainer at the gym says , I just need to “get the cobwebs out.” Hopefully, I can find a broom and dustpan pretty quickly, and start some house cleaning….

Sidelined by Surgery...

Well, I have had better weeks..... My new motto is "Run Away from Cancer!". I found out a week ago that I had skin cancer (melanoma) and it required surgery this past Thursday. I was instructed by the doctor to take a week off from all activities. Well, two days later, I am ITCHING to get out (ok, well the wound is starting to itch a bit).

My twin sister from Cincinnati came to visit me this weekend, or to make sure I don't do any activitiy, whichever, and she stayed on our Boston schedule and ran 19 miles this morning.

Most days, I don't always look forward to the long runs, but know that they are a part of the training. I got up at 4 AM with her this morning, to get her ready for her run. We started at Fleet Feet at 5 AM, and I sat in my car while she ran for 3 hours. I met her each hour to hand her water, gatorade, offer snacks, etc. It was tough for me to see her out there running. I can not wait until I can get back on the pavement to pound out some miles.

I read my new Runner's World magazine while my sister ran, and learned that Deena Kastor, 2004 Olympic Marathon Medalist was diagnosed with melanoma in 2001. She is quoted saying, "The sun is defininitely a job hazard for distance runners." My advice to everyone, start wearing the sunblock, and never think that you are invincible. Life might bring your some hills to climb, but there is always extra road to overcome it.

Crystal

Great Job Everyone!

I want to say Congratulations to everyone who ran the Reedy River Run today. I was very impressed with everyone's performance and so glad to see everyone out there in this beautiful weather. As a volunteer today, I was so motivated by seeing each person run their best. KEEP IT UP!

Crystal