Very exciting things are happening. I not only had a personal best run (6.56miles) but I ran the whole time (well 2 tiny slow downs to blow my nose- yes, that is still an issue). I can't believe it! I mean, I started "running" almost 2 years ago, I was stuck at three pathetic, painful, slow miles for 2 years. And now, I'm knocking out 6 miles just 5 weeks into training. Are you kidding me?! Holy Moley! My running partner and I actually sprinted to the "finish line" aka the brick wall by Fleet Feet. SPRINTED! We weren't crawling, we were sprinting and if felt great!
People keep asking why am I doing this crazy thing? I wish there was a simple answer but there isn't. I am doing this to make myself happy again. I'm doing this to help other people, some people I know and some I don't know and you know what, it doesn't matter. Whether or not you know someone with Crohn's/Colitis it still impacts you. I'm doing this because its a huge goal, something I never thought I could do. Hell, I couldn't even run 1 mile in high school- I rode the bikes on "mile day" in gym class. I am doing this to meet new and amazing people throughout the Milwaukee. Like most major life changes, there is not a simple answer. Its like when people ask why I turned Vegetarian... am I supposed to have a simple answer for major life change?! When something in life is uncomfortable or doesn't feel right, you should do something about it. I teach that every day at work... Some of you may be envisioning my infamous "treatment dance" demo :)
Since I gave props to Rodiez, I have to give a shout out to Fleet Feet in Brookfield! Not only is it a super cool store, Brittany totally helped me out with my foot pain. She fit me with some inserts which felt kinda weird at first. But I did my first little run in them and no pain so far! And Fleet Feet are donating 20% to CCFA, how could I not purchase something?
This weekend I picked up some reflectors (pink of course!) so I am visible on the road since its dark at like 3:00pm... stupid autumn. The coolest part: its like those "slap bracelets" from the 80's... remember those things that were banned in schools? AWESOME!!!!
I also purchased a hand held water bottle at sports authority. Even though I am selling fundraiser water bottles for CCFA they aren't practical for a long run.
Some people are still interested (despite my incessant hounding for donation or attending events, you all rock!!) in other events around the area, so I figured this may be the best place to list other fund-raising events for CCFA in the Milwaukee area. I hope people read this but who knows? and who cares? I'm just putting the info out there and hoping for some good karma in return. So here we go:
Murf’s Custard – Thursday, September 23rd, Laura is having a fundraiser. Tell your friends to go to Murf’s Custard (124th and Burleigh) and when they order, tell the staff they are there for the fundraiser. All they have to do is eat!
Moe’s Southwest Grill – September 24th, Pewaukee, this is a fundraiser for Veronica and Tina. There is a printout attached that you need to bring to the store, but all you have to do is eat. Moe’s is delicious too! (Post a comment on the blog if you want the printout)
Bowling for Bucks – September 26th Lindsey, Lisa, and Nicole will be having a bowling event at the Root River Center (7220 W Rawson Ave, Franklin). Registration begins at 11:30 am. Please RSVP on Blog Comments
Culvers event – October 1st, 575 Layton Ave from 4-7 pm. Jean and Ken Ewert are having this event. Again, all you have to do is eat!
Rocky Rococo’s Fundraiser – October 6th, 4849 S Howell, from 5-8 pm. Jean and Ken Ewert are hosting this fundraiser. Come, eat yummy food. Help the CCFA!
Mongolian Grill – October 6th at BD Mongolian Grill by Bay Shore Town Center. See attached flier
Running and Drinking for Crohn’s – October 8th at Whiskey Bar (788 North Jackson Street) 8-11 pm. Nadia’s awesome fundraiser. Come and have some fun. Small cover charge (includes a drink)
Lucille’s Rockin Piano’s – 1110 N. Old World Third Street, MKE Laura Bolger is having a fundraiser here. This will be fun! Starting at 5pm until 8 pm, 10% of drink revenue goes toward CCFA and Laura’s party gets wristbands for free entry! Lucille's Rockin Piano RSVP on Blog Comments
Bucks Game – October 30th, flier attached. There are Discounted tickets AND a portion goes toward Team Challenge. There are three different ticket levels and it will be FUN! (See previous blog for the order form!)
That's all for today. I'll post updates to special events as they arise.
A little MoTiVaTiOn thanks to AC/DCI'm goin' in - to Sin City
I'm gonna win- in Sin City
Where the lights are bright
Through the town tonight
I'm goin' in to Sin City
I'm gonna roll you baby.....
-Sin City AC/DC
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