Don't have to look far for INSPIRATION!

I teach Cycling at a local gym. It's so fun! I mentioned that Rev3 is Running Across America last week and a lot of people came up to me after class to tell me how amazing this was or to tell me that I am certifiably insane. :) They asked a lot of questions about the logistics and the training and that was that.

This week after class I was on the floor doing some strength training and a couple named John and Lois approached me. They are fairly new to my class so this was the first time I was really talking to them. John wanted to tell me that he looked up the run online and was impressed and thankful. He lost both his sister and his best friend many years ago when they were all in their late 20s.

Doors are opening and connections are being made because of this run. It makes me feel even more motivated to get out there and train, to work out the logistics and to ask.. over and over for your generous contributions to this cause. I know that each of you has had an experience with cancer whether directly or indirectly.

Please share your stories if you wish! And stay tuned for opportunities to get even more involved in this crazy adventure! We want everyone to feel like they are part of this. We are ALL in a battle against cancer whether we like it or not!

Run FOREST Run!

1/5/2012
That pictue and one word pretty much sums up my LIFE right now. You can start calling me Forest (bc that's original and no one has said it yet).. or Gump. FG. The Gumpster?

I've started breaking runs up. My longest run has been 8 miles, but now I'm doing mostly multiple runs in sums of 3 or 4 miles at a time. When time allows. This means I spend a lot of my day in spandex... because who wants to change that many times a day. Sweaty and disheveled is my new look! :) I stand here now (because sitting is BAD) in my running tights and wool socks and a dry t-shirt. When I get home I take off my three layers of tops (well 4 if you include the bra) and hang them to dry for my next go round. Today there will be THREE runs. Then it all - usually - gets washed. Oh stop raising your eyebrow at me. How many loads of laundry can I really do people! Just pretend I live in Europe and suddenly you will have no problem with it.

This a.m. I MADE myself go out. Was totally not feeling it. It's cold out there and my warm coffee is so good.. and god I've run what almost every day this week... BUT it was only three miles. I can choke down three miles. So I ran upstairs threw all my stuff on rushed the kids out the door and off to the bus stop we went. I run straight from the bus stop. We all know that if I made it back into the cozy warm kinda warm confines of my home, my warm coffee and MY COMPUTER we all know the 'just 3 miles', 'I can tack it onto a later run' run would not have gotten done.

The legs are feeling it, but I got it done. By run number three today I'll either be really warmed up and ready to rock some trails with my friend and my running buddy Leo (our dog) or I'll be trashed and crying for relief up those hills.

Good thing there's only 8 miles on Tap for TOMORROW!...

I'm loving getting out there. I'm loving that I can get my mind around a 3 mile run... multiple times in a day... I'm loving that my running is meaning something bigger than myself again!

Rev3 has already raised $3000... in day one! Thank you to everyone that has donated.... to those of you that haven't... GET ON IT!

Rev3 Runs Across AMERICA!

This last couple of years more and more people that are close to me have been diagnosed with various types of cancer. This disease does not discriminate and finds many different angles with which to strike.


When I heard that Rev3 was planning something truly epic that is way outside my comfort zone to raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund I knew it was exactly what I needed to do for the physical challenge and to give back in the process. I am running all 21 days with the Rev3 Staff.

We are running from Oceanside, CA to Washington, DC.

There will be 10 people on the core team doing 15 miles a day each to get from coast to coast in 21 days. Along the way the age group team will fill in days where they can. I am more the excited about this opportunity. I’ve always wanted to do an across the country voyage - not involving a motorized vehicle - and to be able to do it with the Rev3 crew is just AMAZING! We will depart on March 26th and arrive on April 16th. In true Rev3 fashion we will be tweeting and facebooking all along the way! And I’m sure blogs will be firing off all over the place!

We aim to RAISE $100,000 for Ulman Cancer Fund!

The Ulman fund was started by Doug Ulman and his family after his cancer diagnosis while in college. Since its inception in 1997, UCF has worked tirelessly at both the community level and national level to raise awareness of the young adult (ages 20 - 39 years old) cancer issue and ensure all young adults and families impacted by cancer have a voice and the resources necessary to thrive. As we run across these great United States of America we will strive to spread their good word and give many children and families inspiration and access to the services provided by the Ulman Cancer Fund.

Cancer is the leading killer among 20 - 39 year olds!

While the Ulman Cancer fund focuses on young adult cancers I will be running to support and honor all people with cancer and to support and honor the people in my life - some of which are not young adults - that have been touched by cancer. These include, but are not limited to my Dad (prostate cancer), my Mother in Law (Lymphoma), my sister in law (breast cance), Louise Sweet (breast cancer), Suzanne Chamberlain (breast cancer), and Amanda Bostick (Breast Cancer).

Young adults diagnosed with cancer today have a worse prognosis than those diagnosed 25 years ago.

I hope that you will join me in this journey by supporting the cause of the Ulman Cancer Fund through a donation. No amount is too small. Please donate HERE!


For giggles.. if you wish to pledge per mile: 15miles/day x 21 days = 315 miles!!!! OR if you are feeling extra motivated... 150 miles/day x 21 days = 3150 miles! Thank you for whatever contribution you can offer!!! 


And THANK YOU to my mom and dad for stepping up to help with my kids and to my husband for allowing me to live such an amazing life!