WHOOP!

 WHOOP!  It's a phrase second nature for Aggies to say when they are want to share how excited and joyful they are in a moment in time (often during sporting events or NG adventures).  So I thought saying "WHOOP" is the best way to describe my excitement for what's to come in my running future.   Since it's finally starting to cool down at a cool 99 degrees this means longer runs and pre-marathon races.

So far October holds two races in my running future.  First is a 5K run (little over 3 miles) --
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on October 1st, 2011 in Downtown Sam Houston Park.
Second is a half-marathon (13.1 miles) -- Houston 1/2 Marathon & Relay on October 23rd, 2011 again in Downtown Sam Houston Park.  Come out and run with me...because I just want to run with you! :)

Below is the links to donate towards raising funds for CanCare and to support my running my first marathon! 
Link to Lauren's marathon fundraising site
If that link isn't working, you can search for my page on the Run for a Reason page:
Run for a Reason Search


Thanks again for your support and cheers!
Lauren

Here we go...

2011.  This has been a year full of highs and lows to say the least.  With help of family and friends, I have become stronger in my faith and make a conscious effort to live each day the max capacity.  My love of running has also helped me get through good and bad times.  One of my life long goals is to run a marathons, but I have never have made it a priority.

A few months ago I was given the opportunity to obtain a spot in either the 2012 Houston Armaco Half Marathon or Chevron Marathon through CanCare,  involved in the Run for a Reason program.  At first I signed up for the half marathon and was content.  But I felt like I needed more of a challenge.  After debating pros and cons with family and friends, I decided to take the plunge and meet my life long goal.  This blog is dedicated to my first marathon on Sunday, January 15, 2012 and to help raise donations for CanCare through the Run for a Reason program. 

CanCare is a national organization provides one-on-one emotional support to cancer patients and their family members from trained volunteers who know first-hand the physical, emotional, and spiritual turmoil that someone newly diagnosed with cancer is experiencing. Clients are matched by cancer type, treatment method, age, gender, and family situation. CanCare's services are free. CanCare was founded as a non-profit cancer support network in 1990, and has brought its message of hope to thousands of survivors.

I am asking for any donation in order to meet my goal of raising at least $500 dollars to benefit families dealing with the fight to beat cancer. 

I am dedicating my run to two wonderful people -- a survivor, and a fighter.  Jimmy Disler, my uncle, is a cancer survivor.  Laura Castillo, my roommate's mother, currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.  Both have made a great positive impact on my life and I want to honor them with this race.

I will post links for the Run for a Reason website where you can donate funds in the near future.  And of course stories of my progress in the next months to come...:)