In memory of
Joi Lanai Castro
August 1985 - February 2007
Primary cancer: Sarcoma
Metastatic Pulmonary Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
South Pasadena High 5k/10k Tiger Run
Completed a 5k with the team this morning. It was awesome running with the team. Tony (not my hubby) and I pretty much stuck together and finished the race! We rock Tony, we both shaved minutes off of our pace assessment 5k!
Almost at my goal and it feels great! Once I get there, I can really focus on my training! Don't get me wrong, I love making pumpkin rolls, but I will be glad when I won't stay up til 11 and 12 pm baking =)
Here is a picture with a few of my teammates, Liz, Judit and Monica before the race this morning!
Happy trails!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thanksgiving weekend
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with their loved ones. I am truly blessed for the wonderful family and friends that have shown their support in my endeavor.
This was the weekend to run off all the turkey and goodies I had consumed since Wednesday! The team met at the Rose Bowl for a 4 mile run on the trails. I didn't run with my team this weekend, but do not fret, I ran a 5k for my husband's band and pageantry program, the 8th annual Taco Mambo Fun Run/Walk. The course was in Montebello, CA with several hills. I finished in 46.10; not bad considering all the hills!
This weekend, the team will be running a 5k for the South Pasadena High School Athletic Club. The course is in South Pasadena, pretty flat course. I can't wait to see my time!
In the meantime, here are some photos from the Spring Kick off to our first team run!
Happy Trails!
Lynn
This was the weekend to run off all the turkey and goodies I had consumed since Wednesday! The team met at the Rose Bowl for a 4 mile run on the trails. I didn't run with my team this weekend, but do not fret, I ran a 5k for my husband's band and pageantry program, the 8th annual Taco Mambo Fun Run/Walk. The course was in Montebello, CA with several hills. I finished in 46.10; not bad considering all the hills!
This weekend, the team will be running a 5k for the South Pasadena High School Athletic Club. The course is in South Pasadena, pretty flat course. I can't wait to see my time!
In the meantime, here are some photos from the Spring Kick off to our first team run!
Happy Trails!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Week 3
We run rain or shine!
Ran at the Rose Bowl today and did 5.09 miles in 65 minutes. Thankfully it didn't start pouring until after we finished. Perfect weather to run in, minus the puddles and wet feet ;)
Now to dry off and stay warm...more baking to do, pumpkin rolls, here I come!
Ran at the Rose Bowl today and did 5.09 miles in 65 minutes. Thankfully it didn't start pouring until after we finished. Perfect weather to run in, minus the puddles and wet feet ;)
Now to dry off and stay warm...more baking to do, pumpkin rolls, here I come!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Pace Groups
Training went well today. Our training was to run for 55 minutes. Run out 27 1/2 minutes turn around and run back to the starting point. I was placed in the 17 minute pace group; coach gave us run:walk ratio's. Mine was run 1 minute, walk 1 minute. Let me tell you, this helped me tremendously. Not only did I beat my time last week, I ran 4.31 miles in 52 minutes! My legs were not as tired as usual and I ended up getting back to the starting point in about 24 minutes.
Fundraising is coming along, but I have a ways to go to reach my goal, so tonight I am hosting a parent's night out. $20/child from 6 - 10 pm.
This should make for an interesting night...crayons, Toy Story 3 and spaghetti await us!
Saving lives, one mile at a time!
GO TEAM!
Fundraising is coming along, but I have a ways to go to reach my goal, so tonight I am hosting a parent's night out. $20/child from 6 - 10 pm.
This should make for an interesting night...crayons, Toy Story 3 and spaghetti await us!
Saving lives, one mile at a time!
GO TEAM!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Team Training
Just now getting around to updating my blog. I had my pace assessment on Saturday at La Canada High School just north of the Rose Bowl. We all met at 7:30, took pictures for the website, signed additional waivers for the school, listened to the coaches and volunteer staff reminding each one of why we were there.
One of the volunteer staff, Jennifer is the mother of a 5 year old little girl who will be having a bone marrow transplant this week. She got up to speak and was very emotional, but thanked each one of us that was there for committing our time to this great cause. Katrina has had health problems since birth due to chromosomal abnormalities. At the age of 3 1/2 she was diagnosed with leukemia and after years of trying to fight this disease with medication and blood transfusions, the need for a bone marrow transplant arose. With the grace of the almighy, she found a match in 3 months. As a mother, I became emotional hearing of her struggles and to hear that she has a little boy, who as well was born with chromosomal abnormalities, who is at risk of getting leukemia. They get up everyday and are thankful for a new day.
When I first signed up, it was a goal of mine to complete a marathon and to cross the finish line. I thought, what a great way to get the training as well as fundraise for a great cause. Because of Katrina, Tyler and Virginia, my new goal is to not complain or whine during my training or during the 1/2 marathon. If they can get up everyday and fight for their lives without so much as a complaint about having chemo or radiation or the pain of a bone marrow transplant or any of the complications that arise, I can suck it up and complete the marathon for them!
So with that being said, I ran 3.1 miles in 44:58! Tonight I will be doing my easy 30 minute run at Schurr High School or any high school that has stadium lights.
Happy trails!
Lynn
One of the volunteer staff, Jennifer is the mother of a 5 year old little girl who will be having a bone marrow transplant this week. She got up to speak and was very emotional, but thanked each one of us that was there for committing our time to this great cause. Katrina has had health problems since birth due to chromosomal abnormalities. At the age of 3 1/2 she was diagnosed with leukemia and after years of trying to fight this disease with medication and blood transfusions, the need for a bone marrow transplant arose. With the grace of the almighy, she found a match in 3 months. As a mother, I became emotional hearing of her struggles and to hear that she has a little boy, who as well was born with chromosomal abnormalities, who is at risk of getting leukemia. They get up everyday and are thankful for a new day.
When I first signed up, it was a goal of mine to complete a marathon and to cross the finish line. I thought, what a great way to get the training as well as fundraise for a great cause. Because of Katrina, Tyler and Virginia, my new goal is to not complain or whine during my training or during the 1/2 marathon. If they can get up everyday and fight for their lives without so much as a complaint about having chemo or radiation or the pain of a bone marrow transplant or any of the complications that arise, I can suck it up and complete the marathon for them!
So with that being said, I ran 3.1 miles in 44:58! Tonight I will be doing my easy 30 minute run at Schurr High School or any high school that has stadium lights.
Happy trails!
Lynn
Friday, November 5, 2010
Week 1
So I officially started my training on Monday with a trip to the gym. I jumped on the treadmill and ran 2.55 miles in 30 minutes. Tuesday was pretty much the same; 2.77 miles in 30 minutes. I thought to myself, this is pretty easy, I can do this.
Well, last night there was an unofficial team training at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Brisk 1/4 mile walk to warm up and then an easy 30 minute run. I met a fellow team mate, Judit, who is also a first timer with TNT. We quickly became friends and learned that we live in neighboring cities. We decided to exchange numbers and train together once a week at a local high school track.
Judit and I stuck together for the first part of the run. Since it was my first time out to the Rose Bowl, Coach Kiley suggested that I run 15 minutes, turn around and run back to our starting point. Let me tell you, running outdoors is definately a lot different than running on a treadmill that provides a nice bounce to your step. Add the cold air and my lungs felt like it was burning. Yea, I will now pass on the gym, unless necessary, and train outdoors.
I am happy today is Friday and an off day of training to let my body rest. Pace assessment is first thing on Saturday morning at La Canada High School.
Hope you have a wonderful Friday!
Happy trails...
Lynn
Well, last night there was an unofficial team training at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Brisk 1/4 mile walk to warm up and then an easy 30 minute run. I met a fellow team mate, Judit, who is also a first timer with TNT. We quickly became friends and learned that we live in neighboring cities. We decided to exchange numbers and train together once a week at a local high school track.
Judit and I stuck together for the first part of the run. Since it was my first time out to the Rose Bowl, Coach Kiley suggested that I run 15 minutes, turn around and run back to our starting point. Let me tell you, running outdoors is definately a lot different than running on a treadmill that provides a nice bounce to your step. Add the cold air and my lungs felt like it was burning. Yea, I will now pass on the gym, unless necessary, and train outdoors.
I am happy today is Friday and an off day of training to let my body rest. Pace assessment is first thing on Saturday morning at La Canada High School.
Hope you have a wonderful Friday!
Happy trails...
Lynn
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