Yesterday I ran the marathon. It was so exciting to finally run the course I heard so much about. I think Stadium to the Sea captured so many historic LA landmarks, so that was really, really fun.
I wished they had provided public transportation to the start line. I think that would have created less traffic at the finish line. Santa Monica was crazy packed with cars and people. But the energy was so incredible!
I am also super thankful to all my friends and family who donated to support the relief efforts in Haiti. We raised $385!! I also had the opportunity to meet Tiffany Tam, Lindsey Marcus and Andy Baldwin. I'm glad i ran with team world vision!
Today it is so hard for me to walk. Stairs are torture. But it is all nothing compared to the thought of some kids having access to some food and shelter. Thanks everyone.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
2 weeks to LA Marathon
I did not run 20 miles on Saturday. There was a flash flood warning so my team decided not to run. Since I already got out of bed at 6:30 on a Saturday, I decided to run until it started raining. thankfully I was able to do 18 miles before the downpour started. Also because most people were wary of the storm, the track was not crowded. Only one more long run before the marathon. If you haven't made a donation it's not too late.
I read an inspiring story of a nun who challenged her students to raise money for Haiti. If they raised more than $25,000 she would do her first ever jump. Here's the story
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704548604575097433626023438.html
I read an inspiring story of a nun who challenged her students to raise money for Haiti. If they raised more than $25,000 she would do her first ever jump. Here's the story
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704548604575097433626023438.html
Friday, February 26, 2010
20 miles
Tommorrow I'm going to run 20 miles. I know I will be sore all week. But it will totally be worth it in getting me ready for the marathon in like 3.5 weeks!
I just am constantly amazed by the scale of destruction. To see that even weeks after there is still so much devastation and so much lack of basic necessities. So I'm just going to post some links of people who've visited and witnessed the devastation first hand. And I hope that one day I'll be able to contribute my time and skills in the rebuilding effort.
here's my worldvision donation page: http://twv.convio.net/site/TR/TeamWorldVision/General?px=1016441&pg=personal&fr_id=1080
here is lecrae's videos of his visit to haiti: http://bit.ly/bDArwt
churches helping churches has some really amazing footage and sermons: http://churcheshelpingchurches.com/index.php/media/
and of course worldvision, compassion and samaritan's purse are all doing amazing work!
I just am constantly amazed by the scale of destruction. To see that even weeks after there is still so much devastation and so much lack of basic necessities. So I'm just going to post some links of people who've visited and witnessed the devastation first hand. And I hope that one day I'll be able to contribute my time and skills in the rebuilding effort.
here's my worldvision donation page: http://twv.convio.net/site/TR/TeamWorldVision/General?px=1016441&pg=personal&fr_id=1080
here is lecrae's videos of his visit to haiti: http://bit.ly/bDArwt
churches helping churches has some really amazing footage and sermons: http://churcheshelpingchurches.com/index.php/media/
and of course worldvision, compassion and samaritan's purse are all doing amazing work!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Marathon 2010
Not that many new details. Training for the marathon. Put up the link to my WorldVision on the side. Maybe i'll post some pictures or something to jazz up the site. Please donate and support the important work being done to rebuild Haiti.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
LA Marathon 2010
I'm going to be running the LA Marathon in March! More details coming soon. But I already updated my fundraising page so check it out if your interested.
Monday, June 1, 2009
San Diego Marathon
I was kind of nervous all week about the marathon. I wasn't sure we were ready. But on Saturday morning Becca, Alice and I drove down from Los Angeles to San Diego to pick up our race numbers for the San Diego Marathon. We arrived with time to browse the booths, sample various energy drinks and supplements and get even more excited for the marathon on Sunday.
I was pretty happy because we were able to raise about $400 for the Tammy Gilbert Fund. Well it would have been nice to raise more money, I am so thankful for the generosity of so many people. I was so busy with school, there wasn't much time to do more fundraising. But the donations we have will make a difference in Tammy's Life and that makes me very happy.
Sunday morning I woke up at 3:54am. I hadn't slept well because I didn't want to oversleep so I would wake up every hour or so and check the time. Finally, I just decided to wake up, look for my glasses- which had fallen under the bed, and get ready. By 4:40 we were ready to go, but we didn't leave the hotel till almost 5am. Finally we were on our way and feeling even more excited. We got on the shuttle with 30 or so other people on their way to the marathon.
By 6:20am we were standing at the start line. I was so impressed that arranged us into corrals because it was so much more organized. Around 6:35am we started running. The moment I had been waiting for finally arrived. We ran at a steady pace for the first few miles. Some of us had to stop and use the restroom, which slowed us down a little bit, but it was unavoidable because I drank so much water to get ready.
Around mile 9 I felt ready to pick up the pace, so I started running a little quicker and within two or three minutes I couldn't find the other ladies. But I felt pretty good, and I didn't want to turn around so I just kept going. I ran at that pace for the next 10 miles. Then around mile 20 I tried to run a little bit quicker. I didn't want to go too fast, because last year I had to walk the last two miles because I was in so much pain. Fortunately, I was able to finish at a quicker pace and I didn't hit the wall!! And that is my story of another successful marathon. Successful running and successfully raising funds.
I was pretty happy because we were able to raise about $400 for the Tammy Gilbert Fund. Well it would have been nice to raise more money, I am so thankful for the generosity of so many people. I was so busy with school, there wasn't much time to do more fundraising. But the donations we have will make a difference in Tammy's Life and that makes me very happy.
Sunday morning I woke up at 3:54am. I hadn't slept well because I didn't want to oversleep so I would wake up every hour or so and check the time. Finally, I just decided to wake up, look for my glasses- which had fallen under the bed, and get ready. By 4:40 we were ready to go, but we didn't leave the hotel till almost 5am. Finally we were on our way and feeling even more excited. We got on the shuttle with 30 or so other people on their way to the marathon.
By 6:20am we were standing at the start line. I was so impressed that arranged us into corrals because it was so much more organized. Around 6:35am we started running. The moment I had been waiting for finally arrived. We ran at a steady pace for the first few miles. Some of us had to stop and use the restroom, which slowed us down a little bit, but it was unavoidable because I drank so much water to get ready.
Around mile 9 I felt ready to pick up the pace, so I started running a little quicker and within two or three minutes I couldn't find the other ladies. But I felt pretty good, and I didn't want to turn around so I just kept going. I ran at that pace for the next 10 miles. Then around mile 20 I tried to run a little bit quicker. I didn't want to go too fast, because last year I had to walk the last two miles because I was in so much pain. Fortunately, I was able to finish at a quicker pace and I didn't hit the wall!! And that is my story of another successful marathon. Successful running and successfully raising funds.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
San Diego Marathon Sunday
The Marathon is this Sunday!! I'm really excited and I hope I am ready. It's been fun to train with Alice. Hopefully I'll be able to post more pictures as the day gets closer and as I am running.
We were successful at raising some funds for Tammy Gilbert so I'm happy about that. Please feel free to send in your donation if you have not done so yet!!
We were successful at raising some funds for Tammy Gilbert so I'm happy about that. Please feel free to send in your donation if you have not done so yet!!
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